Beach KwaZulu-Natal
Blythedale
A long, quiet North Coast beach at a river mouth — the beach you get to yourself an hour from Durban.
Worth a Detour
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Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal stay
Half day
Best for
Quiet walks and fishing
Our take
A rare, quiet escape on the busy North Coast.
A rare, quiet escape on the busy North Coast.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
- Time Needed
- 4-5 hours
- Best For
- Quiet walks and fishing
- Go If
- You want a long, empty beach within an hour of Durban.
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Why it's worth your time
A quiet, expansive stretch of North Coast sand located at the Umvoti River mouth. It remains largely undeveloped compared to its neighbors.
What we love
The feeling of isolation despite being near the city.
What to know
Swimming can be dangerous due to currents; check local conditions.