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Things to see in Port Shepstone (South Africa): 8 places and when to go
Port Shepstone is a town in South Africa with around 53,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (1). The best known are Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, Anchor Bay and Cracker Bay. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 13 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -30.7195, 30.46
- Population
- About 53,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUR Durban, 138 km as the crow flies
What to see in Port Shepstone
The places in and around Port Shepstone, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Oribi Gorge Nature ReserveProtected area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa21 km
- Anchor BayBay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1.6 km
- Cracker BayBay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa11 km
- Evans BayBay in South Africa3.3 km
- Sandspit BayBay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa2.1 km
- Shad BayBay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa16 km
- Station BayBay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa2.8 km
- Surf BayBay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa12 km
When to go to Port Shepstone
The best time to visit Port Shepstone is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:47
- FebBest time13:05
- MarBest time12:13
- AprBest time11:15
- MayPossible10:27
- JunPossible10:01
- JulPossible10:12
- AugPossible10:53
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:46
- NovBest time13:35
- DecBest time13:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 01. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Shepstone
The nearest main airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR, Durban), 138 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Durban20 places108 km
- Pietermaritzburg9 places124 km
- Port St. Johns7 places135 km
- Swinburne5 places284 km
- East London, South Africa17 places350 km
- Queenstown, South Africa6 places365 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Shepstone?
The best known: Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, Anchor Bay, Cracker Bay, Evans Bay, Sandspit Bay. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Shepstone?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 13 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 01.
How do you get to Port Shepstone?
The nearest main airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 138 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Shepstone as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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