UMhlanga, Coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The town stretches along the Indian Ocean coastline with sandy beaches and a prominent lighthouse that guides ships through the waters.
The area transformed from a small fishing settlement into a developed town after Sir Marshall Campbell founded it in 1895, starting with the first hotel in 1920.
The name Umhlanga originates from the Zulu language meaning 'place of reeds', reflecting the indigenous vegetation that once covered the region.
King Shaka International Airport provides direct access to Umhlanga, while the N2 highway connects the town to central Durban, just 16 kilometers away.
The Gateway Theatre of Shopping, opened in 2001, stands as the largest mall in KwaZulu-Natal, housing numerous retail stores and entertainment facilities.
Location: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
GPS coordinates: -29.72528,31.08583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
UShaka Marine World
16.3 km
Kings Park Stadium
12.4 km
Durban Botanic Gardens
15.5 km
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
13.2 km
Durban City Hall
15.9 km
Juma Mosque
16.1 km
Umhlanga Lagoon
2.1 km
North Beach
14.5 km
The Oyster Box
223 m
Educor
15.1 km
John Ross House
16 km
Burman Bush
12.2 km
Natal Observatory
15.6 km
The Cenotaph
16 km
Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse
427 m
Old Mutual Centre
16 km
Quadrant House
16.3 km
Old Fort
15.1 km
Statue de Dick King
16.3 km
Pearls of Umhlanga
161 m
Ou Bluffvuurtoring
17.1 km
Equestrian statue of Dick King
16.3 km
Playhouse Theatre
16 km
Battery Beach
13.5 km
Addington Beach
15.8 km
Surrey Mansions
15.3 km
Althea Court
14.2 km
Enterprise Building
16 kmReviews
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