Margate
South Africa · KwaZulu-NatalZA
Resort town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Margate is a coastal resort town in the KwaZulu-Natal province, about 20 kilometres south-west of Port Shepstone and 127 kilometres south-west of Durban. The river which flows into the sea at Margate is called "Nkhongweni" (place of entreaty) as the original inhabitants of the area were reputed to be so mean resulting in travellers begging for hospitality.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -30.864, 30.371
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Margate
Margate belongs to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and has the feel of a spot. The local offer centres on water sports, adventure and sports. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Margate
Water Sports in Margate
(6)Looking for water sports? Margate has Diving, Scuba Diving, Surf, Swimming and Wakeboard. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Margate.
Adventure in Margate
(4)Our data lists Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Margate.
Sports in Margate
(2)Sports lovers get Horse Trails and Snow Tubing. It is a direct read of Margate's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Margate
(1)Margate records Beaches under nature. It is a direct read of Margate's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Margate
(1)Margate's wellness entries include Farms. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Margate. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Margate
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Margate. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Margate
Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Margate rewards a slow approach — a hub in KwaZulu-Natal, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Africa/Johannesburg on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Margate that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margate known for?
- Travellers associate Margate with water sports, adventure and sports. It sits in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- What can you do in Margate?
- Margate is tagged with Diving, Scuba Diving, Surf, Swimming and Wakeboard, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Margate?
- Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Margate located?
- Margate belongs to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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