Salt Rock
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Salt Rock is a small town just north of Ballito and Shaka's Rock
on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal
, South Africa
. It is a favorite holiday destination for many local South Africans. It is about 40 minutes north of Durban
. There are plenty of fishing spots along the coast from Salt Rock, through Shaka's Rock to Ballito and Salmon bay. Salt Rock owes much of its history to Basil Hulett and his wife Gwen who started not only the Salt Rock Hotel but went on to develop the town of Salt Rock that is found today. Nightlife in the small town is still an attraction with bars, pubs and restaurants offering a variety of food and drinks.
As well as providing some good fishing spots and there are beautiful reefs offshore. The main beach has lifeguards and is shark protected. Close to the main beach is a massive tidal pool, which was originally built for guests staying at the hotel.
Shaka's Rock
Shaka's Rock is a town on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa....
on the Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa. Prior to 1994, the territory now known as KwaZulu-Natal was made up of the province of Natal and the homeland of KwaZulu....
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. It is a favorite holiday destination for many local South Africans. It is about 40 minutes north of Durban
Durban
Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in South Africa. It forms part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism...
. There are plenty of fishing spots along the coast from Salt Rock, through Shaka's Rock to Ballito and Salmon bay. Salt Rock owes much of its history to Basil Hulett and his wife Gwen who started not only the Salt Rock Hotel but went on to develop the town of Salt Rock that is found today. Nightlife in the small town is still an attraction with bars, pubs and restaurants offering a variety of food and drinks.
As well as providing some good fishing spots and there are beautiful reefs offshore. The main beach has lifeguards and is shark protected. Close to the main beach is a massive tidal pool, which was originally built for guests staying at the hotel.