In the 'hood, Umhlanga as a destination

Hard to believe that Umhlanga, the buzzing residential, commercial and resort suburb just outside of Durban, was once a seaside resort town called Umhlanga Rocks. During the early seventies it merged with La Lucia to become what it is today - Umhlanga - pronounced Umshlanga and meaning “place of reeds” in Zulu. Things have changed rather radically since the town acquired its suburban status ... cont.

6 Aurora Drive, 20 Ridgeton Towers, Umhlanga, 4320, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Directions to Gateway Oceans

From King Shaka International Airport:
1. Head northeast on Boulevard Rd/King Shaka Dr for 23 m.
2. Slight left onto King Shaka Dr and continue for 850 m.
3. Turn left onto Link Rd and drive for 120 m.
4. Turn right and proceed for 230 m.
5. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Dube Blvd (Toll road) for 2.3 km.
6. Use the right 2 lanes to take the ramp onto N2 (Toll road) for 10.6 km.
7. Take the exit toward Umhlanga Ridge Blvd for 1.0 km.
8. Turn left onto Umhlanga Ridge Blvd and continue for 240 m.
9. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Meridian Dr for 300 m.
10. Turn left onto Centenary Blvd for 240 m.
11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Centenary Blvd for 350 m.
12. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Centenary Blvd for 250 m.
13. Turn right onto Aurora Dr. The destination will be on the left after 120 m at Unit 20, Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga.

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