Durban West

DISCOVER DURBAN WEST

Just a short drive from Durban’s Golden Mile lies Durban West. This area lies in the centre of all major attractions making it the perfect location from which to explore the beauty and attractions of the greater Durban area. Durban West is a fusion of different cultures, with a rich and interesting German history and well maintained Eco reserves where nature is preserved for future generations.

Here you will experience, Mariannhill Monastery, Shisanyama’s, Giba Gorge host “my run”, Westville Eco Estate host “Park Run”, Museums, Shopping malls, Top class hospitality and The Saunter.

16 EVENTS Every Saturday 08:00 Westville Parkrun 5km – Westville Country Club, Link Road, Dawncliffe. Every Sunday 08:00-10:00 MyRun is a free and safe weekly event offering 2.5km and 5km routes which can be walked or run – Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, 110 Stockville Rd. (031 769 1527) 5 Feb & 4 Mar 18:00-20:00 Giba Night Trail Run Series – Giba Gorge MTB Park. (079 508 7268) 13 Feb 19:00 ‘Felix Hlophe: Night of Sidechicks’ is a Valentine’s comedy special – Mashamplane’s Lounge, Denis Shepstone Rd, Chesterville. (Book through Webtickets) 22 Feb 07:00 Gospel Icon Discovery Talent Search 2020 – Pinetown Civic Centre. (031 311 2427/8) 29 Mar 07:00-13:00 Miss Messy #4 is a ladies-only 4km run with mud, colour, inflatable obstacles and foam – Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park. ENTERTAINMENT The first restaurant in KwaZulu-Natal to cater to the African population in a socalled ‘white’ area during the early 1980s, the Rainbow Restaurant (23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown, 083 463 8044 / 031 702 9161 or www.therainbow.co.za) has a colourful cultural heritage. Concerts offer a genuine township vibe in a safe environment. MARKETS & SHOPPING Organic, pesticide- and herbicide-free produce fresh from the farm every Thursday from 08:30-12:00 at Westville Farmers’ Market (Clint 076 9583601) located at Jimmy Bellows Sports Ground. Boasting family fun, fabulous fashion and fine food – all just a five-minute drive from Durban – The Pavilion (031 275 9818) is a premier shopping and entertainment destination that attracts 1.8 million visitors per month. There are 230 retail outlets, 40 restaurants and 12 Nu Metro cinemas, not to mention bowling, arcade games, mini-golf, bumper cars and a laser maze at the Fun Company, and free open parking. Open daily 09:00-19:00. Comprising two floors of retail shopping as well as a number of good eateries, Westwood Mall (031 279 2160) is situated near 45th Cutting in Westville. There is a market on the last Sunday of every month from 10:00-16:00 with authentic craft and food stalls, a gin and craft beer bar, entertainment and a kids’ area. ATTRACTIONS Situated at 110 Stockville Road, Westmead, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park (031 769 1527) offers a variety of MTB trails, a BMX track, super-cross track and cycle

clinic, as well as horseback trails, picnic spots, a restaurant and kids’ play area. of Understanding (031 403 3328) in Chatsworth is open for tours and serves great vegetarian food. RESTAURANTS

17 There’s a safe and fun indoor climbing environment at the Southern Rock Climbing Gym (031 705 3842 or www.southernrockgym.co.za), 5 Valley View Road, New Germany. Nature Reserves in the highway area include Palmiet (031 203 7065) in Westville, Paradise Valley (031 702 3443) in Pinetown, and New Germany (031 262 8239). Westville Country Club (031 266 1391) has a beautiful and tranquil Eco Trail route which is open between 06:00 and 18:00 for walking, trail running, MTB and birding. CULTURE Discover information on the 1848 German Settlers at Bergtheil Local History Museum (031 203 7107), 16 Queens Ave, Westville. Designed in the shape of a lotus flower, the impressive Hare Krishna Temple International Black Forest Tavern ............. 031 702 2908 LivingRoom at Summerhill Estate, Cowies Hill............... 063 529 1966 RocoMamas, Westville........ 031 266 0918 Salisbury Café ......................031 267 2425 Woodcutters’ Grillhouse...... 031 266 1843 Mediterranean & Pizza Juke’s Wood Oven Pizza ......087 941 4590 Lupa Osteria, Westville ....... 031 266 8793 Olive & Oil, Westville Country Club ......................... 031 266 1391 Pizza et alia, Westville Village Market ..................... 031 266 0881 Indian & Curry Chai Kadai............................031 836 4649 My Diners, Westwood Mall . 031 266 1540 New Gate of India................031 266 0988 Pinch of Spice ..................... 084 607 7448 Thai, Chinese & Sushi Aroy Thai ..............................031 262 1299 Foon Lok Nien.......................031 266 2931 Marulas................................ 031 266 7600 Spanish, Portuguese & The Americas A Tasca Westville................ 031 262 2305 Fish Fat Fish, Westville Junc ....... 031 266 7556 Jimmy’s Killer Prawns, Westwood ........................... 031 266 6016 John Dory’s, Village Market . 031 266 0184 Seven Seas ........................... 031 267 0315 Taverns & Pubs Jalapeno Cove ...................... 031 266 6545 The Rainbow, Pinetown ....... 031 702 9161 Shaka’s Pub & Grill.............. 076 808 7909 Waxy O’Connor’s ................. 031 266 2565