About 800 m
Hibberdene main beach
A clean little swimming beach with lifeguards, across the main road in front of the shops. It can be a bit rough, but it is very convenient.
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Attractions
Beaches on the doorstep, and family days out up and down the coast: our own list.
Hibberdene is a quiet beach town in the middle of the South Coast, so the best days out are a drive away in either direction. A longer list of things to do, including hikes, is at reception: just ask. Distances are approximate, from the lodge.
Beaches
About 6 km
Umzumbe Beach
The next closest, with lifeguards. No river mouth, so the water is clean, and there is a small tidal paddle pool for the kids. No shops, and quieter on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Photos & mapAbout 30 km north
Pennington
A quiet beach with a tidal pool, and the conservancy coffee shop above it serving reasonable, tasty meals.
Photos & mapAbout 40 km north
Scottburgh
A very nice, child-friendly beach with a big grass area.
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About 6 km
Gold Reef Equitation Centre, Umzumbe
Horse riding for all ages: lessons, or outrides on the beach or in the forest. Turn right by the old abandoned convent and ask for Sheralee.
Photos & mapAbout 10 km
Upside Down House
A walk-through house built completely upside down: a quirky photo stop the kids love.
Photos & mapAbout 45 km south
Margate
Most of the night clubs on the coast. Not the Margate of old, but still a good place to visit and to fish.
Photos & map45 km and more, south
Margate and Port Edward side
Waffle House, Mac Banana, Eland Resort, Oribi Gorge and Wild 5 Activities (zip lines and more): all on our must-see list.
Photos & mapAbout 100 km north
uShaka Marine World, Durban
Generally a must for children over the holidays.
Photos & mapAbout 75 km north
Splash Water World, Amanzimtoti
11 slides and water tubes on Amanzimtoti beach. An entrance fee applies.
Photos & mapAbout an hour south
Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward
A similar water world at the casino resort, but over the holidays access is often limited by numbers, and sometimes to hotel guests only.
Photos & mapUp and down the coast
Golf
We are fairly central to all the South Coast courses, from Umkomaas to the Wild Coast Sun. There is a brochure at reception.
Photos & mapAbout 1 hour
Casinos
Durban and Port Edward, each about an hour away in opposite directions.
Photos & mapAbout 50 km north
Diving and snorkelling
Diving and snorkelling at Umkomaas and Rocky Bay, with Aliwal Shoal for shark cage and baited shark dives; more experienced diving at Protea Banks.
Photos & mapHibberdene and along the coast
Shore fishing
Buy your fishing licence at the post office. Ask us for the local spots.
Photos & mapShopping and malls
Walking distance
Hibberdene shops
A small Pick n Pay, Superspar, Tops, hairdressers, a few beach stores and an all-sorts shop. Meat and alcohol prices tend to go up in December.
Photos & mapAbout 35 km south
Shelly Beach Mall
Pick n Pay, Woolworths, a few restaurants and shops, and small cinemas that fill up on rainy days.
Photos & mapAbout 35 km south
South Coast Mall
Just up the road from Shelly Beach Mall: Checkers, Food Lover's Market, and restaurants such as Ocean Basket, Mugg & Bean and Milky Lane.
Photos & mapAbout 40 km north
Scottburgh Mall
Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Dis-Chem, clothing stores and a Wimpy. An easier trip in holiday traffic.
Photos & mapAbout 70 km north
Galleria, Amanzimtoti
All the big names, restaurants, several cinemas, ten-pin bowling, go-karts and an arcade, 45 minutes away on the freeway. Makro and a large Pick n Pay hyper are just along the road. Our choice in peak season.
Photos & mapAttractions may vary and change, and we cannot guarantee them: check opening times and access before you go, and ask us for tips. Christmas holiday traffic can take more than an hour at peak, even on the highway, so leave early.
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