Port Edward Geography The lovely holiday resort of Port Edward is in fact the last town on KwaZulu-Natal's Hibiscus Coast, and is the start of what is known as the "Wild Coast". The town is located about 160km south of Durban. History The history of Port Edward goes back to 1925 when TK Pringle bought land here and dubbed the area "Banner's Rest". Later, however, he renamed the settlement that had developed there to Port Edward, in honour of the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. The town was officially proclaimed in 1947. An interesting moment in history occurred much earlier, however. In 1831 there was a bloody battle between Zulu impis and opposing tribesmen, which left many people dead, on top of what is today known as "Tragedy Hill". More historical trivia is the fact that it was not far from Port Edward that the earliest known shipwreck along the coast of Southern Africa occurred, The San Joao was wrecked about 300m south of Port Edward's main bathing beach way back in 1552. Science & Nature Port Edward has a wonderful stretch of beach that is popular with sun lovers, surfers and swimmers. The beachfront offers wonderful views of the Indian Ocean and dolphins and whales are often sighted. Entertainment Visitors to Port Edward will most definitely find activities to suit both their tastes and their pockets! The beachfront is home to South Africa's longest super-tube, and if it is raining, the kids can get a movie from a video-hire store. Lovely restaurants, tearooms and pubs offer good meals and homely environments, and for the more actively inclined there are lovely walks along the beach to be enjoyed. The bright lights of the Wild Coast Casino are nearby and for those who enjoy rolling dice and pulling the one-armed bandits, there is no better place to visit. Sport Both the Hibiscus Coast and the Wild Coast are an outdoor sports enthusiast's dream come true. There is a wonderful mountain biking trail that starts at Clearwater in Umtamvuna, and fishermen love the area for its good fishing opportunities. One of South Africa's most challenging hikes, the Wild Coast Hiking Trail, can be undertaken from Port Edward. It is a magnificent 280km, or 25-day trail. Along the shoreline you will experience some of the most spectacular scenes of the Wild Coast. If you feel this is too much walking for you, then going around a golf course might seem more appealing. The Wild Coast Country Club is home to one of South Africa's most beautiful, yet challenging championship courses. Many of the top events on the South African Tour take place here and the course has been honoured to have great golfers like Ernie Else and Nick Price playing on its fairways and greens. |
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