{"id":9936,"date":"2023-03-16T20:12:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T18:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=9936"},"modified":"2023-03-16T20:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T18:12:03","slug":"check-out-all-the-happenings-on-the-kzn-south-coast-this-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/activities\/check-out-all-the-happenings-on-the-kzn-south-coast-this-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out all the happenings on the KZN South Coast this Easter!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Easter holidays are almost here and with its free Easter Festival and fantastic holiday events lined up, the KZN South Coast is the be! Running from 24 March to 10 April, the popular Easter Festival will return, bringing lots of outdoor family fun and activities to beaches and hinterland venues around the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe arrival of autumn brings with it some of the best weather on the KZN South Coast, with sunny skies, calmer seas, and more moderate temperatures. This is the perfect time for outdoor adventures, with our Blue Flag beaches and nature reserves ready to welcome visitors,\u201d explained Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). \u201cFamilies will enjoy participating in the free Easter Festival activities, as well as the many other events taking place over this holiday period.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Easter Festival<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Running from 24 March to 10 April, 10am to 2pm every day, there will be sports activities, fun competitions, and prizes as the Easter Festival gets underway. This will be hosted at several different beach and hinterland venues across the KZN South Coast, weather permitting. Visitors are encouraged to head to Margate Main Beach where they can take pictures in the SCTIE selfie frames which can be shared on social media with the hashtags #kznsouthcoast #seakznsouthcoast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Umdoni Park Golf Club St Patrick\u2019s Day<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Getting the celebrations started early is Umdoni Park Golf Club which is going green on Friday, 17 March from 7pm to 10pm with its St Patrick\u2019s Day party. There will be lunch and dinner specials, as well as drinks specials!<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: Booking is essential for dining \u2013 katharine@umdonipark.com<\/a> or 039\u00a0975 1615<\/span><\/p>\n

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Carousel Holiday Resort Water Park<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The popular Hibberdene-based holiday resort has just opened a Water Park, with great slides and water fun for the whole family!<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: Adults R120; children 1.2m and below, R80<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dezzi Raceway\u2019s Car and Bike Racing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Get some high-octane action at Port Shepstone\u2019s Dezzi Raceway on 18 March. The qualifiers will take place from 7.15am with racing from 10am.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: Adults R100, children and pensioners R50<\/span><\/p>\n

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ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest Lodge Meal Specials<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This stunning Harding-based resort is holding a number of meal specials that are not to be missed! There\u2019s the Beer & Burger Deal running until 1 June which includes a chicken burger and 300ml beer. They\u2019re also running the Fish and Chips Deal running until April which includes a grilled or battered hake and a glass of wine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: R165 per meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest Lodge Picnic in the Garden<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celebrate the upcoming holidays with a picnic in the beautiful gardens of this Harding-based resort. Visit on Human Rights Day (21 March) or Freedom Day (27 April) from 12pm to 3pm for a braai and some great live music.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: Booking is essential – ingelires@anewhotels.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fairhills Caravan Park & Camping Ground<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This fantastic Ramsgate-based caravan park and campsite have several accommodation specials running. For the Freedom Day (27 April) long weekend, pay only R1\u00a0100 for three nights for a family of six. For the Easter long weekend, it\u2019s only R1\u00a0500 for four nights for a family of six. For the March school holidays, spend only R2\u00a0500 for seven nights for a family of six.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: info@fairhillspark.co.za<\/a> or 039 3144 396<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lake Eland Game Reserve Easter Programme <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Head to this stunning reserve in Oribi for two days of Easter holiday fun! On Saturday 8 April, from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 9 April from 10am to 4pm there will be face painting, tea in the garden, dancing, meeting the Easter bunny, an Easter egg hunt, pony rides, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: Book a spot \u2013 reservations@lakeeland.co.za<\/a> or 039\u00a0687 0395<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lake Eland Game Reserve March Specials<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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There is lots on the go at this incredible Oribi-based game reserve, including mid-week 30% off accommodation specials until 16 March, Human Rights Weekend Celebration from 17 to 21 March, and the Lake Eland Adventure Club Kids Walk with Zippie\u2019s Adventure on 25 March.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pistols Saloon Live Music<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Throughout March and April, head to the \u2018old west\u2019, Pistols Saloon in Ramsgate, where there will be a host of live music and fun karaoke!<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: 039\u00a0316 8463<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice in Dinoland<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Catch this fun take on an old classic with the showing of Alice in Dinoland at Dino Park in Melville. There will be two showings on Sunday, 9 April from 10am to 12 and 12pm to 2pm. This also includes a fun Easter Egg hunt for children under 12.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: R120 per child, R80 per adult.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: Booking is essential \u2013 info@dinoparksa.co.za<\/a> or 084\u00a0620 1644<\/span><\/p>\n

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To find out more about the Easter programme and other tourism events, check out the SCTIE <\/span>website<\/span><\/a><\/span> under the <\/span>Events Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Alternatively, simply download the free \u2018Explore KZN South Coast\u2019 app from Google Play and Apple stores; visit the South Coast Tourism on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/span>; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on <\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/span>; @infosouthcoast on <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/span> or <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/span>; South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on <\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/span>; the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide and more! And click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/span> to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Follow the hashtags #workhardplayhard #kznsouthcoast #extendyourstay #seakznsouthcoast #bleisure #bleisuretravel<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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