Welcome to Salt Rock Beach, Have a Drink on me! Cheers
Ha Ha!! not really no alcohol permitted on beaches. So be aware and discreet to avoid a Heafty fine.
Could be high muggler area during holiday season. So choose your times wisely and be discreet. Enjoy a walk on the beach and a swim/snorkel in the tidal pool while you are visiting the cache GZ.
Small..ish container log only.... BYOP
Be careful when attempting this one and ensure to replace as found after signing the log. Other cacher will be following to search and enjoy.
SALT ROCK
Named after a rocky outcrop of the north coast believed to have been used by Shaka, the great Zulu chief, as a lookout, Shaka’s or Chaka’s Rock - depending to whom you are speaking - is today a small residential village and a wonderfully graceful stretch of sandy beach that is home to an inviting tidal pool flanked by craggy cliffs.
There are those who believe that the rock was actually used by Shaka to test the mettle of his men, by encouraging them to jump to their deaths, but the surfing fraternity definitely don’t believe that Shaka’s Rock measures up to its majestic or noble name, referring to the few reefs and beach breaks as fun, nothing more.
Shaka’s Rock, or Catfish Beach as the main beach here is known, is right next to BALLITO From Willard beach at Ballito one can follow a rugged walking trail to Shaka’s Rock itself through a hole in the cliff - probably a good idea to attempt this at low tide.
Willard Beach
This Beach is rated as Blue Flag Status – given to beaches that are clean, safe and environmentally sound. Willard Beach provides safe swimming with qualified lifeguards seven days a week, and is protected by shark nets.
Westbrook Beach
Westbrook Beach is ideal for walking, sunbathing, swimming, fishing and has lovely rock pools to explore. The beach has qualified lifeguards on duty and is protected by shark nets.
Zimbali Beach
Zimbali Beach is located within the Zimbali Beach Estate. The 3km of unspoilt beach offer beach goers the contrasting beauty of the rich green forest of the estate and the warm blue Indian Ocean.
Salmon Beach
Is a designated launch area for water craft. Is popular among surfers. The Ballito Inflatable Boat clubhouse is also located here.
Clarke Bay
Clarke Bay is manned by lifeguards and protected by shark nets to ensure a high level of safety and worry-free fun in the sun. Just south of Clarke Bay is the Ballito tidal pool where some interesting sea life can be found.
Thompson’s Bay
Thompson’s Bay can be found just north of Ballito. This extremely popular beach has both qualified lifeguards and shark nets to ensure the safety of the swimmers. Also found at Thompson’s Bay is Charlie’s Pool, a large tidal pool providing safe swimming conditions for both young and old alike. Give the kids a net and let them go explore!
Shaka’s Rock, Salt Rock, Sheffield Beach and Zinkwazi
Shaka’s Rock, Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach all offer bathing, surfing, rock pools, snorkelling and boat launch sites and are a good choice if you are looking to avoid the crowds. Sheffield Beach is a hot spot for spear fishing and scuba diving. At Salt Rock, access to the beach is through private farms only.
Further up the N2, north of Ballito, is Zinkwazi Beach. This is a breathtakingly beautiful beach with wide expanses of golden sand, lush tropical vegetation, large dunes and exhilarating waves. Zinkwazi is also an excellent fishing and diving spot and is well worth the short trip north.
Tinley Manor Beach’s
Sprawling beaches and a tranquil lagoon are what the magic of Tinley Manor is all about. This coastal area of KwaZulu Natal is close to the beach-front buzz of Ballito and promises spectacular summer holidays for the whole family.
There are shark nets on these beaches all year around, and there are life guards during the peak holiday season. Warm waters that are popular for swimming, stand-up paddling, surfing, sailing, paddle-skiing, windsurfing, fishing, and kite-surfing. But, for little ones or those unsure of the water, there is a calm tidal pool.
Anglers love standing on the rocks or the beach and trying their luck at landing a big one. The reefs are ideal for spear-fishing, as well as for snorkelling and SCUBA diving; thanks to the huge variety of colourful fish, anemones and crustaceans.
Between June and December, whales pass this part of South Africa, but the resident dolphins can be seen in the warm waters all year round.