Canelands
District of Verulam
in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.643 and 31.047 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 38' 36" and E 31° 2' 49"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:45 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
3:48 am and 5:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Canelands

The district Canelands of Verulam in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) is a district in South Africa about 320 mi south-east of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ndwedwe, Durban, Wartburg, Camperdown and Mandeni. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HOTEL IZULU (AH)

Address
6,3 mi
REY'S PLACE BALLITO
4420 Ballito
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairlight Beach House

Address
4,6 mi
1 Margaret Bacon Avenuem
4350 Umdloti
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Milkwood Mansion

Address
5,1 mi
32 Milkwood Drive
4319 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sibaya Lodge

Address
4,2 mi
1 Sibaya Drive
4320 Umhlanga
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crystal Duvet B&B - Umdloti

Address
4,8 mi
80 North Beach Road
4350 Umdloti
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Red Mercedes C350 NUR 65735 reckless and negligent driving

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 42:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ProdigalZA

Idiot endangering the lives of those around him by applying his brakes in the overtaking lane on the highway. All because a vehicle wished for him to move over or speed up (he was travelling...


Haitian Brown Tarantula - Phormictopus cancerides - Rehousing

Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 41:32 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Zohar Kiaav Kowlesar

Haitian Brown - Phormictopus cancerides slings are blue and slowly change colour as they get older. These Tarantulas show purplish colour on their legs as adults and in some cases the clolour...


Shooting my new NEA-15 14.5 AR15 for the first time

Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 07:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ProdigalZA

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Mt Moreland Mom and Baby Release

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 26:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Monkey Helpline

We return to Mt Moreland where 4 weeks prior we rescued a female monkey shot with a pellet gun. The tot was also taken in at the same time, luckily unhurt. Recovered nicely, we release them...


Wild Caught Brown House Snakes in Verulam, KZN, South Africa

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zohar Kiaav Kowlesar

Wild caught South African Brown House Snakes in KZN South Africa. Brown House Snake hatchling and Brown House Snake Yearling.


AVIS Van Rental Richards Bay NRB40912 dangerous driving

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ProdigalZA

AVIS Van Rental Richards Bay registration # NRB40912 dangerous driving.


surfing - umhlanga rocks 1st june 2009

Published: June 01, 2009
Length: 59:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Panga Productions

surfing - umhlanga rocks 1st june 2009.


Flood tide, Ohlanga River near Umhlanga Rocks

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 31:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Richard Meissner


Dolfijnen en rotsen langs de kust - Umhlanga Sands Hotel (South Africa)

Published: August 24, 2009
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Henk Termaat

Oktober 2001, Umhlanga Sands Hotel, Durban (Zuid Afrika) . Dolfijnen gefilmd vanuit de kamer. Opnames tussen rotsen voor het hotel.


The FireFlyers

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 01:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FireFlyers

Aim to the Sky & Let them Fly... The Amazing Whistling Light-up Spinning Flying Toy!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Gateway Theatre of Shopping or Gateway has been described as both the largest shopping centre in Africa and the largest in the southern hemisphere, although other shopping centres have also claimed the southern hemisphere title. It is located on Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Construction commenced on 3 March 1998 and it officially opened during September 2001 and currently has a retail floor space area of 180,000 sq. metres.

Located at -29.7256, 31.0665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures completed in 2001, Shopping centres in Durban, Shopping malls established in 2001

Princess Magogo Stadium

Princess Magogo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in KwaMashu, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2009 and brought up to FIFA standards. The stadium is named after Princess Constance Magogo, a Zulu princess who spent much of her life as a singer and composer while developing an understanding for Zulu tradition and culture.

Located at -29.7442, 30.9713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa

Sepia insignis

Sepia insignis is a species of cuttlefish native to the southwestern Indian Ocean, specifically South Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope to Natal. It lives at depths to 42 m. S. insignis grows to a mantle length of 60 mm. The type specimens, consisting solely of cuttlebones, were collected on Tongaat Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa . They are deposited at The Natural History Museum in London.

Located at -29.5833, 31.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cuttlefish

Sibudu Cave

Sibudu Cave is a cave in a sandstone cliff in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is an important Middle Stone Age site occupied, with some gaps, from 77,000 years ago to 38,000 years ago.

Located at -29.5226, 31.0859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in South Africa, Caves of South Africa, Human behavior, Middle Stone Age, Paleolithic, Paleoanthropological sites

Hazelmere Dam

Hazelmere Dam is a combined concrete gravity type dam located on the Mdloti River, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and its primary purpose is to serve for irrigation and domestic use. The hazard potential of the dam assembly has been ranked high (3).

Located at -29.6003, 31.0417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in South Africa, Dams completed in 1977

Hawaan Forest

The Hawaan Forest is situated near Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a large remnant of a climax dry coastal dune forest and the last of its kind. This forest grows on a dune that dates back 18,000 years. The Hawaan forest is currently under the guardianship of the Wildlife and Environment Society of Southern Africa, but is owned by the Tongaat Hulett Group.

Located at -29.7078, 31.0925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of KwaZulu-Natal, Forests of South Africa, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium

Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Clermont, a township of Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2010 and brought up to FIFA standards. The stadium's small capacity was expanded from 1,700 to 6,500 as a lasting legacy of the World Cup.

Located at -29.7694, 30.8856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa

Ndwedwe Local Municipality

Ndwedwe Local Municipality is an administrative area in the iLembe District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Primary kaolin deposits occur in Ndwedwe. Good quality material is found near Coqweni, Nozandla and Appelsbosch. Towns in the municipality include Ndwedwe, Glendale Heights.

Located at -29.5, 30.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local municipalities of iLembe

The Oyster Box (South Africa)

The Oyster Box is a luxury five-star hotel in Umhlanga, just north of Durban, South Africa. It was built in 1869 as a beach cottage and retained its name when it was converted into a hotel in the 1930s. In July 2011, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco spent their honeymoon in its £4600 a night Presidential Suite.

Located at -29.7272, 31.0853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hotels in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Durban, Houses completed in 1869

Umhlanga Lagoon

Umhlanga lagoon is a nature reserve in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. It is at the point where the Ohlanga River empties into the Indian Ocean. It has picnic sites, the remains of a prehistoric shell midden and walking trails. It is well known as an unofficial nudist beach.

Located at -29.7092, 31.0975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nudity, Naturism, Nude beaches, Beaches of South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal