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Pinetown
Pinetown is a town just inland from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1850 around the Wayside Hotel, itself built the year before along the main wagon route between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It was named after the governor of Natal, Sir Benjamin Pine. The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children.
Pinetown is now part of the larger eThekwini Municipality. The area from Cowies Hill in the east to Mariannhill in the west is commonly referred to as the Pinetown area, although Pinetown strictly extends from Caversham Glen to Manors.
Pinetown Cricket Club, established in 1873, is believed to be the oldest in Kwa-Zulu Natal and among the oldest still in existence in South Africa. The club originally located in central Pinetown at the current Civic Centre location was moved to Lahee Park. Under the chairmanship of then Pinetown mayor, Vernon Hall, with facilities at their peak, Lahee Park hosted ten first class games between 1974 and 1979. Former internationals Norman Crookes (twice selected for the Springbok squad) and Tertius Bosch represented the club.
Several schools, including the public Pinetown Boys' High School and Pinetown Girls' High School exist in the area, not neglecting several primary schools such as Benjamin Pine Primary School, Sarnia Primary School and Ashley Primary School. The only Afrikaans-medium school in the area is Gelofte Skool, meaning 'promise school'.
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Hotels in Pinetown
 | The View Guest Lodge  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 9 Hillside Road |  |
| # Take the N2 South
# Exit at 137 Kingsburgh / Seadoone ramp.
# Turn inland, away from the sea.
# First left, before BP garage, into Umfulani.
# Umfulani leads you into World’s View.
# Sharp right into Hillside Road.
# Before you arrive at the end of Hillside Road, turn left into Steepway, and travel to the end of the lane.
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 | Blue Waters Hotel  |
Score 8.25 from 2 reviews | | 175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade, North Beach | |
| Whether you are looking to organize an informal cocktail party or a seated banquet, the Blue Waters Hotel is specialized on functions of all kinds. Make use of the many amenities on offer, including a squash court and ample open parking. ... more | | |
| | Crooked Tree Cottage |
Score 10 from 1 reviews | | 39 Hilken Drive | |
| The Cottage is tastefully decorated and has a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious dining and lounge area opening onto a sea-facing balcony. There is a deck area with seating at the entrance to the cottage with barbecue facilities available on request.
• Room 1: King size/ twin bed, en suite shower, sea facing.
• Room 2: Double bed, en suite shower, sea facing.
• Room 3: Double bed, en suite shower over bath, private entrance.
The elegantly decorated Studio suite is separate from the cottage and has its own entrance. There is a well-equipped kitchen and en suite shower over bath. The main room has a double sleeper couch and a king size bed that can be split to 2 singles. This unit opens onto a balcony with views over the swimming pool and out to sea. ... more | | |
 | The Riverside Hotel and Spa  |
Score 7 from 1 reviews | | 10 Northway, Durban North | |
| The hotel offers several eating places: the Riverside cafe which serves sumptuous and exquisitely presented meals, Mojo’s pool bar and Hops restaurant and bar that features a more relaxed and casual atmosphere and is situated in the same complex as the hotel. Room service is available from 11:30 until 23:00. ... more | | |
 | Villa Valencia |
Score 9.5 from 2 reviews | | 2 Kloofview Road Cowies Hill | |
| We are multilingual, and speak Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch and English
DVD and VCR rentals are available. ... more | | |
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| Footsteps Township Combination - Cape Town, District Six Museum and Langa |
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Cape Town has a great many spectacular sights or visual experiences to offer visitors. In contrast, the Footsteps Township Combination © tour is about people and their stories, as told by local Footsteps guides to small groups of interested visitors. This tour tends to be more of an emotional journey.
The streets, squares, monuments and memorials of historic Cape Town provide the setting for the first part of your tour. Here, on the Footsteps to Freedom City Walk ©, look back in time at how Africa, Asia and Europe conspired to create cosmopolitan Cape Town. Absorb the sights, sounds, and smells of the city.
This leisurely stroll incorporates most of the significant historic attractions in central Cape Town such as Greenmarket Square, the Grand Parade, Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, District Six Museum, Slave Lodge, Parliament, Company's Garden and St George's Anglican Cathedral. (Tour enters the District Six Museum and St George's Anglican Cathedral).
After a break for a light lunch at one of the sidewalk cafes (not included), set off for the township of Langa. Here you can look forward in time as you walk and talk with Xhosas of the Cape. Hear about their rites and rituals, culture and traditions, challenges and dreams.
See their children, homes, churches, feel and smell township life. This tour is not about rushing around the Cape Flats ticking township names off a list. Rather, to pause, engage and interact. Your journey is about connecting and reflecting, and most importantly it is about people.
The Footsteps Township Combination © tour starts at the official Cape Town Tourism Office. This is within easy walking distance of Foreshore hotels (10 minutes) and the V and A Waterfront (20 minutes). Undercover parking is available at the nearby Picbel Parkade in Strand Street.
Tours depart in all weather conditions - fair and foul, please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
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The streets, squares, monuments and memorials of historic Cape Town provide the setting for the first part of your tour. Here, on the Footsteps to Freedom City Walk ©, look back in time at how Africa, Asia and Europe conspired to create cosmopolitan Cape Town. Absorb the sights, sounds, and smells of the city. This leisurely stroll incorporates most of the significant historic attractions in central Cape Town such as Greenmarket Square, the Grand Parade, Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, District Six Museum, Slave Lodge, Parliament, Company's Garden and St George's Anglican Cathedral. (Tour enters the District Six Museum and St George's Anglican Cathedral). After a break for a light lunch at one of the sidewalk cafes (not included), set off for the township of Langa. Here you can look forward in time as you walk and talk with Xhosas of the Cape. Hear about their rites and rituals, culture and traditions, challenges and dreams. See their children, homes, churches, feel and smell township life. This tour is not about rushing around the Cape Flats ticking township names off a list. Rather, to pause, engage and interact. Your journey is about connecting and reflecting, and most importantly it is about people. The Footsteps Township Combination © tour starts at the official Cape Town Tourism Office. This is within easy walking distance of Foreshore hotels (10 minutes) and the V and A Waterfront (20 minutes). Undercover parking is available at the nearby Picbel Parkade in Strand Street. Tours depart in all weather conditions - fair and foul, please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
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| Durban Airport Shared Departure Transfer |
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Enjoy a relaxing transfer from your Durban City or Umhlanga Hotel to Durban International Airport. Travel in comfort as you are picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport, arriving relaxed and ready for your travels!
Although this is not a private transfer service, each vehicle only transfers from one hotel to the airport. This is NOT a shuttle service transferring from numerous hotels.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Durban or Umhlanga Hotel details. 24-48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.
It's that easy!
Don't forget to book your Durban Airport Arrival Transfer, simply type the product code 2382DBNAPTHTL into the Keyword Box.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
- Airline
- Flight Number
- Departing City / Arrival City
- Departure Time
- Hotel Name
- Hotel Address
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