Point
District of Durban
in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.858 and 31.029 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 51' 28" and E 31° 1' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:59 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 5:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.784 and -156.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ka'eleku
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

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Touring Point

The district Point of Durban in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) is a subburb located in South Africa about 334 mi south-east of Pretoria, the country's capital place.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
24°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Protea Hotel Durban Edward

Address
0,6 mi
149 OR Tambo Parade
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Concierge

Address
1,5 mi
37-43 St Marys Avenue
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Blue Waters

Address
1,3 mi
Snell Parade 175
4001 North Beach,Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


HOTEL 64 ON GORDON

Address
0,7 mi
64 GORDON ROAD MORNINGSIDE
4001 Kirkwood Gardens,Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Belaire Suites

Address
1,2 mi
151 Snell Parade
4056 DURBAN
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Durban

Address
0,4 mi
12-14 Walnut Road
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Balmoral Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
125 Marine Parade
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GARDEN COURT MARINE PARADE

Address
0,6 mi
167 OR TAMBO PARADE P.O. BOX 10809
4056 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


City Lodge Hotel Durban

Address
0,6 mi
Corner Sylvester Ntuli and KE Masinga Roads Durban
4056 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Royal Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
267 Smith Street
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Wedge beach of Durban (South Africa)

Published: January 25, 2013
Length: 37:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: valpard

(EN) Durban (Zulu: eThekwini, from itheku meaning 'bay / lagoon') is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is also the third largest city in South Africa after...


A short drive around Durban and other visits (March 1997)

Published: April 22, 2013
Length: 18:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gatooma

A short drive around Durban and other visits (March 1997)


Durban Surfski Wave Riding

Published: July 20, 2014
Length: 25:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Rob Mobius

Awesome winters evening in Durban. Riding some great waves and capturing a gorgeous sunset. www.durbansurfski.com.


GOPRO HERO 3 Bluff Cave Rock Durban South Africa 23-02-2013 Bodyboarding

Published: February 27, 2013
Length: 19:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bruce D

Footage from Head mount GOPRO HERO 3 Black Edition, Please watch in 1080p.


Lifeguard in Durban

Published: December 09, 2010
Length: 48:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: floraguns

I dont think this lifeguard acted resposibly, do you? Sorry for the bad picture. It was taken from the 30th floor in my hotel.


Spearfishing | Durban | 10 August 2013

Published: August 15, 2013
Length: 03:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mike Setterberg

My first dive off Limestone reef to test the GoPro Hero 2 Dive Housing. The video was shot on 720p at 60fps. No filters used or colour correction applied during the editing process.


Near Miss Traffic Collision in Durban, South Africa

Published: March 26, 2014
Length: 08:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Arch1tekturalMayhem

On my way to a meeting at the Point Water Front in Durban, South Africa when this happens.


Motorscooter commute in Durban, South Africa

Published: January 11, 2013
Length: 13:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: duncantakeru

A short ride from Glenwood to Umbilo in Durban, South Africa. I don't have a GoPro or similar camera, so I attached my hand-held camera to the scooter using velcro. Apologies for the bumpy...


Valleys, Hills & Durban Stoke Longboarding

Published: September 18, 2012
Length: 23:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stefan Snyman

My friends and I skating 3 of regular runs in Durban and the surrounding valleys earlier this year. Lots of stoke faces and scenic shit. ENJOY!


Durban Harbour - KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Published: February 17, 2010
Length: 06:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: SmartGuide1

Durban Harbour us the reason why Durban began, and today its the busiest harbour in Africa. This video was produced by SmartGuide for their interactive online tourism guide.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kingsmead Cricket Ground

Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead where Sahara is the trademark of a sponsor from the IT industry. Its stated capacity is 25,000, although grass terracing makes up part of the viewing area. The 'end names' are the Umgeni End (north) and the Old Fort Road End (south). It is the home ground of the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins.

Located at -29.8501, 31.0278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Sports venues in Durban, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

UShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World is a 16-hectare theme park which was opened in April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 4 sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, and uShaka Village Walk. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour. It was the first phase in the redevelopment of the Durban Point.

Located at -29.8674, 31.0459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in South Africa, Aquaria in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Visitor attractions in Durban, 2004 establishments in South Africa

Durban University of Technology

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 by the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and was previously known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has four campuses in Durban, and two in Pietermaritzburg. In 2005, around 20 000 students were enrolled.

Located at -29.8514, 31.0072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Durban, Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2002, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Kings Park Stadium

Kings Park (previously known as ABSA Stadium and Mr Price Kings Park Stadium for sponsorship reasons and also commercially promoted as The Shark Tank), is a stadium in the Kings Park Sporting Precinct in Durban, South Africa, which was originally built in 1891 and extensively renovated in the 1990s. It has a capacity of 55,000 and is the home ground of the Sharks. The stadium has also been used by Durban based Premier Soccer League football (soccer) clubs, as well as for large football finals.

Located at -29.825, 31.0297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Durban, Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums

Kings Park Soccer Stadium

Kings Park Soccer Stadium was a multi-use stadium in Durban, South Africa. It was formerly used mostly for football matches and was the home of Manning Rangers who played in the Premier Soccer League. The stadium had a capacity of 35,000 people. The stadium was demolished in 2006 to make way for the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Located at -29.8294, 31.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Buildings and structures demolished in 2006, Defunct association football venues, Sports venues in Durban, Defunct sports venues in South Africa

Durban street circuit

The Durban street circuit is a 3.283 kilometres temporary street circuit located in Durban, South Africa which is 300 metres from Durban's North Beach and 800 metres from Durban's CBD. It was used for the A1 Grand Prix from 2005 to 2008. The A1 Grand Prix race held on this circuit was the first international open-wheel automobile race held in the country since the 1993 South African Grand Prix. The 2006 event attracted more than 105,000 spectators despite restricted seating (22 000).

Located at -29.8383, 31.0344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in South Africa, A1 Grand Prix circuits, Sports venues in Durban

Berea, Durban

The Berea is a ridge above the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on the northern side which overlooks the city centre and the Indian Ocean. Berea is also used as a collective designation for the suburbs in the area. It has been described as the area between the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Burman Bush Nature Reserve. Some of the oldest mansions in Durban were built in this once forested area.

Located at -29.8508, 30.9931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. It was one of the host stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 62,760 during the World Cup and 54,000 afterwards. The stadium is adjacent to the Kings Park Stadium, in the Kings Park Sporting Precinct, and the Durban street circuit used for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.

Located at -29.829, 31.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Cricket grounds in South Africa, Sports venues in Durban, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues completed in 2009, Music venues in South Africa

Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) is a large convention centre in Durban, South Africa. The venue has hosted the International AIDS Conference in 2000, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1999, and the Non-Aligned Movement in 2004. It hosted the preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will host the COP17 meeting in 2011. It is situated next to the Durban Exhibition Centre ("Expo"), built in the 1980s http://www. icc. co. za/About. aspxhttp://www. articlesnatch.

Located at -29.8536, 31.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Durban, Convention centres in South Africa

Clifton School

Clifton School is an independent school for boys located in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, in the Republic of South Africa.

Located at -29.8296, 31.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1924

Dick King

Richard Philip "Dick" King (1813 – 1871) was an English trader and colonist at Port Natal, a British trading station in the region now known as KwaZulu-Natal. He is best known for a historic horseback ride in 1842, where he completed a journey of 960 kilometres in 10 days, in order to request help for the besieged British garrison at Port Natal (now the Old Fort, Durban).

Located at -29.8617, 31.0254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1813 births, 1871 deaths, Anglo-African people, English businesspeople, History of KwaZulu-Natal, Endurance riding, 1820 Settlers

Battle of Congella

The Battle of Congella, beginning 23 May 1842, was between British and Boer forces.

Located at -29.8511, 31.0261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Zulu, History of KwaZulu-Natal

Kings Park Sporting Precinct

Kings Park Sporting Precinct is a site located in Stamford Hill, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It was developed primarily to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but will also form part of the city's long term plan to host the Summer Olympics. The precinct regularly hosts domestic and international rugby union and association football events, as well as national and international swimming galas. The Kings Park Sporting Precinct is managed by the City of Durban.

Located at -29.8247, 31.0297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Durban

Jameson Park and Rose Garden

Jameson Park and Rose Garden {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:29|49|37|S|31|00|31|E| |primary |name= }} is a rose garden located in Durban, South Africa. Once being a pineapple plantation, it currently possesses about 200 species of roses which are prominent in the South African Spring months of September to November.

Located at -29.8269, 31.0086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban

Natal Observatory

The Natal Observatory was an astronomical observatory in the Colony of Natal (now the KwaZulu-Natal province of the Republic of South Africa) from 1882 to 1911. The most important work carried out there was a study of the motion of the moon.

Located at -29.8472, 31.0064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa

Educor

Educor is a premier supplier of tertiary education in South Africa. Educor is an abbreviation for the Education Investment Corporation Limited. They are the largest provider of private education in Southern Africa. They provide Higher, Further and Vocational education via face-to-face classes, distance learning and online learning. They also offer full-time and part-time studies, providing people from all walks of life with access to education.

Located at -29.8379, 30.999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Higher education in South Africa

Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley is a Natural Heritage Park in Durban, South Africa. It was established to provide protection for the Natal White Stinkwood and other forest giants of the coastal climax forest. Another rare tree that occurs here is Oxyanthus pyriformis which is endemic to the Durban area and to Ongoye Forest. Pigeon Valley was developed as a Nature Reserve in 1989 and is about 10ha in extent.

Located at -29.8644, 30.9886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of KwaZulu-Natal, Nature reserves in South Africa

Durban Botanic Gardens

The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the City of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanic gardens. The gardens cover an area of 15 hectares in a subtropical climate.

Located at -29.8467, 31.0067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Botanical gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, 1849 establishments, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Mitchell Park Zoo

Mitchell Park Zoo is also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park. Situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, South Africa, it is the only zoo in Durban. The zoo was established as an Ostrich farm in 1910, but was unprofitable and started adding other animals. At one time it was home to many large animals, the most notable of which was an Indian Elephant named Nellie.

Located at -29.8255, 31.0113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban

Durban cenotaph

The Durban cenotaph was erected in Farewell Square, Durban, South Africa, as a memorial to soldiers who died in World War I. Standing about 11 metres (36 feet) high, the monument is built of granite decorated with glazed ceramic tiles depicting two angels raising the soul of a dead soldier. The vivid colour of the figurative decoration makes the cenotaph possibly unique among World War I memorials of its kind.

Located at -29.8587, 31.0252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cenotaphs, Buildings and structures completed in 1926, Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Art Deco architecture, World War I memorials, Buildings and structures in Durban

Durban railway station

Durban railway station is the central railway station in the city of Durban, South Africa, located between Umgeni Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue just to the north of the central business district. It is the terminus of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance services from Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the hub of a network of Metrorail commuter rail services that stretch as far as KwaDukuza (Stanger) to the north, Kelso to the south, and Cato Ridge inland.

Located at -29.8447, 31.0225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Metrorail (South Africa) stations, Shosholoza Meyl stations

John Ross House (Durban, South Africa)

The John Ross House in Durban, South Africa is a 33-storey skyscraper on Victoria Embanmkent. It is named after "John Ross", who at the age of 15 walked from Port Natal to Delagoa Bay and back to procure medicine and supplies. His statue stands outside the building. On top of the tower is the Roma Revolving Restaurant. The building is 109 metres (358 feet) high and was renovated in 2009.

Located at -29.8608, 31.0301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Skyscrapers in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Restaurants in South Africa, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants

Lambert Road Baptist Church

Lambert Road Baptist Church is an evangelical church located in the suburb of Morningside, in Durban, South Africa. This church is a member of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa.

Located at -29.8296, 31.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Baptist congregations established in the 20th century, Baptist churches, Protestant churches, Protestant congregations established in the 20th century, Churches in South Africa, Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Religious organizations established in 1904, 1904 establishments in South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban (formerly the Durban & Coast Local Division and commonly known as the Durban High Court) is one of the High Courts of South Africa. It sits at Durban and has general jurisdiction over the coastal districts of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a local division subordinate to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg, and as such it does not have its own Judge President but is under the leadership of the Judge President of the Pietermaritzburg court.

Located at -29.8621, 31.0194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Trams in Durban

The Durban tramway network formed part of the public transport system in Durban, South Africa, for nearly 70 years until the end of the 1940s.

Located at -29.8586, 31.0222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Passenger rail transport in South Africa, Tram transport in South Africa, Transport in Durban

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Kingsmead: Durban Beachfront, Kingsmead (source)

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Durban: New Pier, Durban (source)

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Womens Clinic
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Spells Caster
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
The Point, Point