{"id":9356,"date":"2022-04-11T17:18:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T15:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=9356"},"modified":"2022-04-11T17:18:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T15:18:49","slug":"8-must-try-family-friendly-experiences-at-rocky-bay-on-the-kzn-south-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/activities\/hiking\/8-must-try-family-friendly-experiences-at-rocky-bay-on-the-kzn-south-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"8 must-try, family-friendly experiences at Rocky Bay on the KZN South Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the year to get out and embark on new adventures with the family, and Rocky Bay on the KZN South Coast is the ideal one-stop destination. From relaxing days on the beach through to hiking excursions in the coastal forests, Rocky Bay offers endless nature-based activities that are suited to all tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cRocky Bay is an incredibly scenic destination, less than an hour\u2019s drive from Durban, that provides families with the perfect seaside holiday,\u201d said Annien Koulountis, Resorts Manager at Rocky Bay Resorts. \u201cThe KZN South Coast enjoys a subtropical climate which means that, even with winter approaching, holidaymakers can enjoy sunny beach days and great adventures in the outdoors. For those who\u2019ve never been, there are several \u2018must-try\u2019 activities to tick off!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boat trips<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mokarran Dive Charters have the only on-site dive centre at Rocky Bay situated within walking distance of the beach and launch site. Visitors can charter boats for a day of world-class snorkelling or scuba diving at Aliwal Shoal \u2013 a Marine Protected Area home to sharks, rays and many fish species.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Biking and running trails<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the wonderful Rocky Bay Resorts Trails that weave through indigenous coastal forests. Mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers will enjoy a day of wildlife spotting and forest exploration in this unique part of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swimming and snorkelling <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Head down to the shore and enjoy a day of bathing or swimming in the beautiful Indian Ocean waters. Go snorkelling in the rock pools at Granny\u2019s Pool low tide and discover the wonderful marine life residing there. In the cooler winter months, the KZN South Coast comes alive with the Sardine Run \u2013 a bucket list ocean experience where millions of sardines migrate northwards while being chased by hungry fish, birds, sharks and whales.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edutaining talks <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The ocean is home to a variety of interesting wildlife with the KZN South Coast\u2019s waters boasting a number of unique species and habitats. Marine biologist, Michelle Carpenter, gives an informative talk \u2013 sponsored by the Rufford Foundation – on the wonders of the ocean which is captivating for all ages. The next talk is scheduled for Friday, 29 April at 2pm in Rocky Bay Resort\u2019s Games Room.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deep sea fishing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For those who enjoy a day out on the open ocean, casting a line and waiting to land a catch, then Rocky Bay is the place to visit. The KZN South Coast is a renowned fishing region with charter boats taking visitors out for some memorable deep sea fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Birding <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

From birding novices to die-hard twitchers, Rocky Bay is the perfect spot for a day of birding! The subtropical forest, with its many nature trails, is the ideal space to go in search of the region\u2019s rare and popular feathered friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunrise coffee<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Feel invigorated and start the day right by taking a walk to the Rocky Bay Resorts lookout bench where visitors are encouraged to enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the sunrise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shark cage diving<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

An absolute must-try for all visitors to Rocky Bay is shark cage diving! Get immersed in the world of blacktips, duskies, spinner and tiger sharks all from the safety of the stainless-steel cage. The dive operators are all extremely experienced with a great affinity for ocean conservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rocky Bay Resorts is the perfect spot to enjoy these \u2013 and more \u2013 seaside adventures! Rocky Bay Resorts has accommodation ranging from one-bedroom log cabins to a six-sleeper, three-bedroom log cabins and a Caravan Park with many sites offering sea views. In addition to the must-try experiences, the resort has jungle gyms and freshwater swimming pools to keep the youngsters engaged. There\u2019s also the on-site Mokarran Dive Charters, Shark Cage Diving KZN, The Saddle Shack (bike shop) and Dock 360 (restaurant).<\/span><\/p>\n

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To find out more about these and other Rocky Bay experiences, visit <\/span>www.rockybay.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/span> or like the @RockyBayResorts Facebook page. To book accommodation at the Rocky Bay Resorts log cabins or Caravan Park, call 039 976 0336.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is the year to get out and embark on new adventures with the family, and Rocky Bay on the KZN South Coast is the ideal one-stop destination. From relaxing days on the beach through to hiking excursions in the coastal forests, Rocky Bay offers endless nature-based activities that are suited to all tastes. \u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2515],"tags":[5315,5367,5888],"class_list":["post-9356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hiking","tag-kzn-south-coast","tag-olivia-jones-communications","tag-rocky-bay"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9356\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}