Durban - Port Area
Durban's port, the largest and most important in South Africa (and the ninth largest in the world, with an area of 1854ha/4579ac), is enclosed by two promontories, each extended by a pier, the Point, at the end of the Golden Mile, to the north and the Bluff, a 4km/2.5mi long range of dunes, now covered with buildings, to the south. To enable the harbor to accommodate large vessels it was dredged out to a depth of 12.80m/42ft.
Large passenger and cruise ships berth at the Ocean or Marine Terminal at the north end of the harbor basin. Close by are the offices of the port administration.
Large passenger and cruise ships berth at the Ocean or Marine Terminal at the north end of the harbor basin. Close by are the offices of the port administration.
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Related Attractions
Albert Park
In Albert Park are a fitness trail and a jogging route, and, for the less energetic, a huge chessboard.
BAT Centre
The BAT Centre is a multi-purpose arts center bringing visual and performing arts together under one roof. Found in this bright mural-covered former navy hang-out are galleries, artists-in-residence, plus performances of folk music, poetry and spoken-word.
The BAT Centre
45 Maritime Place
Small Craft Harbour
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001
South Africa
45 Maritime Place
Small Craft Harbour
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001
South Africa
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Da Gama Clock
The Da Gama Clock is a richly decorated bell-shaped iron structure topped by a clock, a gift from the Portuguese government on the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Port Natal (now Durban) by Vasco da Gama in 1497.
Maydon Wharf
The southwesterly continuation of the Victoria Embankment is Maydon Wharf, which leads to the container port, with the Sugar Terminal, the Graving Docks and the Fishing Jetty used by the deep-sea fishing fleet.
Natal Maritime Museum
Housed in three small ships, is the Natal Maritime Museum.
An exhibition hall houses displays reflecting Durban's nautical origins and heritage.
An exhibition hall houses displays reflecting Durban's nautical origins and heritage.
Old House Museum
The Old House Museum is a replica of a grand Victorian mansion c 1850 furnished in period style and filled with 19th C artifacts including costumes. It was reconstructed by Durban's city council after World War Two.
Pleasure Cruise Terminal
Near Dick King's statue is the Pleasure Cruise Terminal, departure point for harbor cruises and longer excursions. To the west is the Royal Natal Yacht Club.
South African Sugar Terminal
The Sugar Terminal is one of the largest of its kind in the world, capable of handling up to 800 tons of sugar an hour. The three silos have a storage capacity of over 520,000 tons of sugar. There are daily guided tours of the terminal.
Statue of Dick King
On the busy Victoria Embankment is a statue commemorating Dick King (Richard Philip King), who brought reinforcements to Durban during the 1842 siege.
