The Southern Explorer

Margate

The lively heart of the South Coast, with a Blue Flag main beach and buzzing promenade.

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Airtrack Aviation

Scenic helicopter and fixed-wing flights and charters from Margate Airport, ranging from short coastal hops to longer trips towards the Wild Coast.

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Hibiscus Mall

Large shopping centre on Wartski Drive in Margate, with supermarkets, a pharmacy, fashion stores, banks and places to eat.

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La Cote d'Azur

Ocean-view self-catering apartments at the northern end of Margate's Main Beach, with pools, a spa and direct beach access.

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Margate Sands

Across the road from Margate Main Beach, this self-catering resort has pools, an adventure golf course and a kids' club for families.

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Senzi's Grill

A butcher shop and grill on Margate's beachfront, offering a choose-your-meat braai alongside a sit-down restaurant menu.

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Serenity Hills

Conservation land, hiking and biking trails and sea-view homes make up this private eco-estate on the hills above Margate.

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Sweetdale Market

Local produce, food, drinks and handcrafted goods fill the stalls at this evening market on the Serenity Hills estate near Margate.

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The Pack Shed

Globally inspired dining on the Serenity Hills estate near Margate, also hosting weddings, functions and community night markets.

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Tiago's

The Margate branch dishes up flame-grilled chicken and burgers from the Mayfair Complex on Marine Drive.

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Wellness
La Vita Wellness Spa at Margate Sands

Italian-inspired spa inside the Margate Sands resort, offering massages and wellness treatments indoors and beside the pool.

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Do & See
Margate Art Museum

Art museum in Margate, the largest of its kind in KwaZulu-Natal, showing local artists' work since 1994 with a corner set aside for school pupils.

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Margate Beach

Family beach in the heart of Margate, fronted by a large tidal pool for calmer, safer swimming.

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Margate Country Club

Golf on an 18-hole course at the edge of Margate, with a clubhouse restaurant, bar, and facilities for snooker and bridge.

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Margate Pier

Fishing pier on Margate's main beachfront, a popular spot to cast a line or watch the waves.

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River Valley Nature Reserve

Walking trails wind through grassland and coastal forest at this riverside nature reserve near Margate, home to nyala, duiker and abundant birdlife.

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Surf Action Surf School

Beginner surf lessons in Margate, with boards and wetsuits supplied and ISA-certified instructors in the water with you.

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The Farmer's Wife Farm Stall

Fresh produce, preserves and baked goods from this farm stall at River Valley Nature Reserve near Margate, alongside light meals and coffee.

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