Umtentweni Main Beach
3 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Golden sand, a tidal pool, safe swimming and lifeguards in season, plus shady picnic and braai spots.
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Attractions
Beaches, the river and the gorge — plus family days out, adventure parks, guided fishing and plenty of places to eat, all within a short drive of the house.
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Umtentweni Whale Deck
5 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Community lookout deck run by the Umtentweni Conservancy for humpback and southern right whales migrating May to December.
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Umzimkhulu River Kayaking
10 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Kayaking, boat rides and a boat launch on the Umzimkhulu estuary, all at Spillers Wharf.
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Spillers Waterfront
10 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Shops, restaurants, coffee, a bookstore and a craft shop on the banks of the Umzimkhulu in Port Shepstone.
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Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
25 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Hiking, ziplining and the world's highest gorge swing, with cliff-top viewpoints and waterfalls inland.
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Port Shepstone Country Club
10 minutes from Eagle's Roost
18-hole championship golf course dating back to 1912, one of several within easy reach.
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Granny's Pool, Umtentweni
5 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Sheltered tidal pools on the rocks off Beach Road, at the north end of Umtentweni — calm, shallow water that is a firm family favourite for little ones and nervous swimmers.
Upside Down House
25 minutes from Eagle's Roost
A walk-through house built completely upside down at Margate — a quirky photo stop the kids love, on the way to the beachfront.
Mac Banana
30 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Working banana farm and family adventure park — farm stall, tractor tours, tube slides and mini-golf inland at Bendigo.
Wild Coast Sun
45 minutes from Eagle's Roost
Casino, resort and the Wild Waves water park just over the border at Port Edward — a full day out on the doorstep of the Wild Coast.
Restaurants & takeaways
Nearby
Plenty of eating out within a short drive — seafood, pub grub, pizza, curry, coffee and fish & chips from Umtentweni up to Banana Beach. Our full list has maps, numbers and our own notes.
See all restaurants & takeaways →The Block, Umzimkulu mouth
10 minutes from Eagle's Roost
A well-known angling spot on the remains of the old Port Shepstone harbour wall at the Umzimkulu River mouth, beside the lighthouse. The estuary is a fish nursery, and anglers report ox-eye tarpon, kingfish and river snapper. Check sea and river conditions before you go.
Fish it with Salt Cartel →Nr. 4 fishing spot
5 minutes from Eagle's Roost
A local rock-and-surf angling spot on the Umtentweni shore between the river mouth and the main beach. Check sea conditions before you go.
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Salt Cartel Guided Fishing
Book direct
Rock & surf, river & estuary and boat fishing charters, plus lessons — run by the same family. Open their site for rates and stay packages.
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