Scottburgh-Umdoni - The Toast of the Coast

Umdoni or Greater Scottburgh Beaches

The Umdoni or Greater Scottburgh area has a number of magnificent beaches. This statement is supported by the fact that Scottburgh Beach has been awarded pilot Blue Flag status for the 2002/2003 season.

Blue Flag certification started as an environmental and tourism campaign in Europe to assure visitors that certified beaches are clean, safe and environmentally sound. Blue Flag status is only awarded to those beaches that achieve excellence in water quality, environmental education and information, and adhere to international safety standards. High levels of cleanliness, the quality of facilities (toilets and showers) and professional lifeguard services are key criterion of Blue Flag beaches.

When South Africa joined the campaign in 2001 it was the first country outside of Europe to participate. Eight South African beaches were awarded Blue Flag status for the 2002/3 season, including five in the Zulu Kingdom: Margate Main Beach, Ramsgate Beach and Marina Beach near Southbroom on the South Coast; South Beach in Durban, and Willard Beach in Ballito.

A number of other beaches in the Zulu Kingdom have been awarded pilot Blue Flag status for the 2002/2003 season. Pilot status is allocated to beaches that have applied for but have not yet been awarded the coveted Blue Flag. These include Alkantstrand in Richards Bay, Umhlanga Beach (North Coast), and Scottburgh and Hibberdene beaches (South Coast).

Internationally, Blue Flag is coordinated by the Foundation for Environmental Education. In South Africa the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa manages the campaign in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

The following is a list of the Beaches in the Umdoni area.

Bazley Beach:
Umzinto - Surfing, Fishing

Ifafa Beach:
Umzinto - ChangeRooms, Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Swimming,Surfing, Swimming, Fishing

Kelso Beach:
Umzinto - Ablution Facilities, Fishing

Mtwalume Beach:
Ablution Facilities, Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

Park Rynie:
Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

Pennington Beach:
Surfing, Fishing

Scottburgh Beach:
ChangeRooms, Ablution Facilities, Lifesavers, Shark Nets, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

Umdoni Park:
Pennington - Ablution Facilities, Surfing, Fishing

For more information regarding the abovementioned beaches please contact the Umdoni Coast and Country Information Office or complete a query form .

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