Plan your trip

GETTING THERE

Head down the N2 south from Durban, turn off at Park Rynie and take the R102 to Rocky Bay. About 50 minutes (65km).

WHEN TO GO

Winter is often better than summer – less hot and humid and the sea’s warm enough to swim in. Perfect from April to July. August to October is still good but can be windy.

STAY HERE

Rocky Bay has lawns and trees, a playground and volleyball net plus indoor games (table tennis, pool, darts) and a restaurant. The self-catering log cabins are fully equipped, but do take your own beach towels. They sleep up to seven people, and cost from R1 025. Camping is R196 per adult, R98 per child, R20 a dog. 039-976-0336, rockybay.co.za

DO THIS

Walk in the Umdoni Forest, 10 minutes’ drive away at Umdoni Park Golf Club. It’s one of the few stands of indigenous forest on this coast. Free entry. Go mountain biking on the trails at Rocky Bay, some of the best on this coast, say locals (from 12km to 36km). You put R20 in an honesty box and a guard will let you in and out. Also good for walks and trail runs. Explore other beaches nearby, such as Pennington and Kelso.