Umhlanga Rocks Attractions 
Umhlanga Rocks (pronounced Umshlanga) has many comfortable hotels, a variety of restaurants and large shopping centers. With long sandy beaches interrupted by stretches of rocky coast and protected by shark nets, Umhlanga Rocks is a popular but not unduly crowded bathing resort.
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Natal Sharks Board
The Natal Sharks Board is a research institute offering information and interesting displays on sharks, including life size replicas, and videos.
Gateway World
Apart from the 370 stores included in the Gateway World mall is a variety of sporting and entertainment attractions including 18 movie theaters (including IMAX), the world's highest indoor climbing rock, and a 4,000sq m/43,000sq ft skateboard park.
Gateway World
1 Palm Boulevard
Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre, Box 1366
Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal 4320
South Africa
1 Palm Boulevard
Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre, Box 1366
Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal 4320
South Africa
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 18:00 |
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve
Immediately north of Umhlanga Rocks is the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, area 26ha/60ac. Various trails run through this area of wooded dunes with their rich bird life.
Wave House (Royal Palace of Youth Culture)
The Wave House is a youth-oriented 4,000 sq m/43,000 sq ft skate-board park with multiple skating areas. A simulated surf pool called the Flow Rider is included along with a live music stage featuring popular performers. Wave House is located in Gateway World, the largest mall in the southern hemisphere.
Gateway World
1 Palm Boulevard
Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre, Box 1366
Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal 4320
South Africa
1 Palm Boulevard
Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre, Box 1366
Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal 4320
South Africa
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 1:00 | 22:00 |
Always closed on:
Human Right's Day - South Africa (March 21)
Constitution Day - South Africa (April 27)
Family Day - South Africa (April 8)
National Women's Day - South Africa (April 19)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Youth Day - South Africa (June 16)
Heritage Day - South Africa (September 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Day of Goodwill - South Africa (December 26)
Day of Reconciliation - South Africa (December 16)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Constitution Day - South Africa (April 27)
Family Day - South Africa (April 8)
National Women's Day - South Africa (April 19)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Youth Day - South Africa (June 16)
Heritage Day - South Africa (September 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Day of Goodwill - South Africa (December 26)
Day of Reconciliation - South Africa (December 16)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
