| The Umbagavango Nature Reserve is a 36 hectare reserve set within the grounds of the AECI factory at Umbogintwini - a wasteland that has been reclaimed. It is situated around two dams and consists of wetlands and indigenous coastal bush. It abounds with abundant bird life, and small game like mongoose, blue duiker, otter and vervet monkeys. |  |
Rogies Park in Beach Road has a children's park with swings and slides. A flea market is held in the park on the last Sunday of every month.
| The Hutchinson Park Sports Field offers a night Arts and Crafts Market every Thursday evening and a Farmer's Market every Tuesday. |
There are also a large number of day trips which tourists can take in the area. These include:
| Crocworld | |
| Seaworld | |
| Umgeni Bird Park | |
| Sharks Board | |
| Clairwood Race Course | |
| Factory Tours | |
| Factory Shops |
SPORTING FACILITIES
NATURAL
There are many beaches, where all beach sports take place. The local population can always be seen on the beaches, either surfing, sand-skiing, sailing, fishing, diving, playing beach volleyball or swimming.
Other sporting activities include:
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Canoeing on the
river and in the lagoon | |
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Biking on the Red
Sands Nature Trails | |
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Biking and hiking
on the Umbumbulu Trails | |
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Cross country running in the Ilandla Wilds |
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MAN-MADE
There are many man-made sporting facilities available in the Amanzimtoti area. These include:
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Two golf courses | |
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Three tennis venues with many courts available | |
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Swimming pools | |
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Squash courts | |
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Cricket fields | |
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Bowling greens | |
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Rugby fields | |
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Ten pin bowling | |
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Indoor mini golf | |
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Hockey, soccer and baseball fields at Hutchinson Park |
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