Golden Mile
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Ouma M
Johannesburg South, South Africa45 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The Golden mile is always golden...esp during the day when it is buzzing with sea swimmers n at night with sun downers. I love the place/ street
Written 8 July 2023
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Thecatsmum4
Kettering, UK2 229 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We walked from Ushaka Marine Park along the promenade to South Beach which is very nice and easy for anyone in a wheelchair. The views of the beach were nice.
However, we felt very uncomfortable at the number of locals in large groups sitting on the grass opposite the beach, watching us. In fairness we were not approached by them but the sheer numbers and police presence made us very wary and we did not walk the whole of the mile. In addition we didn't go on the beach until we got back to Ushaka where we felt safer.
However, we felt very uncomfortable at the number of locals in large groups sitting on the grass opposite the beach, watching us. In fairness we were not approached by them but the sheer numbers and police presence made us very wary and we did not walk the whole of the mile. In addition we didn't go on the beach until we got back to Ushaka where we felt safer.
Written 1 May 2023
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Sandi112
Johannesburg, South Africa125 contributions
Oct 2022
Enjoyed my walk along the Durban beachfront - it is a long promenade— some 7 kilometres from the Blue Lagoon to Point Beaches. Only negative is that you do get hustled by a few beggars along the way - you have to tell them very firmly No then they leave you alone. The promenade is cleaned every morning and law enforcement is present every 2 kilometres or so.
Written 29 October 2022
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Alec L
12 contributions
Feb 2022
Recently spent a short time (intended to stay longer but not much to do/see) on the Golden Mile.
Beach looks nice and not over-populated.
HOWEVER we were advised by a number of shop-keepers not to wander into the back streets off the Golden Mile as it was unsafe to do so.
This was mid-afternoon!!!!
Didn't see much in the way of restaurants etc so would check carefully before booking accommodation here. There are better places in Durban.
Beach looks nice and not over-populated.
HOWEVER we were advised by a number of shop-keepers not to wander into the back streets off the Golden Mile as it was unsafe to do so.
This was mid-afternoon!!!!
Didn't see much in the way of restaurants etc so would check carefully before booking accommodation here. There are better places in Durban.
Written 7 March 2022
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UlrichS
Klerksdorp, South Africa11 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
The beach itself is still one of the best swimming beaches in the world but the rest SIES DURBAN SHAME ON YOU the walk ways ,the pools ,the public facilities ,the entertainment used to all be first class but because of the lack of maintenance and care its become a run down nothing works cesspool. This is evident by the people hanging around there.the majority. there does not contribute to anything except use and damage and throw waste around. Everything has fallen into a state of disrepair. The buildings even well known hotel chains are looking sad and used like an old hotel room....shame shame shame on you durban town council...i will not bring any tourists back to the grotto mile...this could be as it was a great attraction. SIES MAN DURBAN TOWN COUNCIL YOU ARE DISGUSTING
Written 27 February 2022
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119shamin
Pretoria, South Africa216 contributions
Nov 2021
Its so peaceful here, if you need to take morning run. Offer bike rental, and fun activities like mini town & paddle carts. Lots of food stalls.
Written 19 December 2021
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mtswenyana
3 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Accommodation was extremely clean.. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was also very nice. Sheets and towels were chanded daily
Written 16 December 2020
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GDay1044
Durban, South Africa1 181 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a great place for an extended walk by the sea – the safest stretch is between the Sun Coast Casino complex towards the Ushaka Marine World with a wide walkway so social distancing is easy there are a number of coffee shops and restaurants to stop and regain your breath as it is quite a long walk if you do the full stretch – the surfers are back as are the sunseekers and I happy to say this is area is getting back to normal – sorry I meant to say the new normal.
Written 24 September 2020
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Joseph
Kloof, South Africa73 contributions
Dec 2019
Enough secure friendly parking. Places are cleaned up regular. Policing visible. Nice to walk/bicycle along.
Written 6 March 2020
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Traveler-UK2000
London, UK1 160 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Lovely walking area across the 7km stretch of the Indian Ocean,you can spend most of your mornings and evenings here.
Written 27 February 2020
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Gill
16 contributions
We would like to walk the Golden Mile but have an elderly man with us who can't walk far. Can we rent a wheelchair somewhere?
seegov
Johannesburg, South Africa9 contributions
Hi. You may not find a wheelchair but you could hire a rickshaw which will be a unique experience. You will find these on the promenade and no booking is needed.
thereseshun
Durban, South Africa
Good morning , on the 14th July 2016 between 8.30 and 10.30 , I parked my car near mini town parking and
walked to Steers to have breakfast , and mislaid my car key . ( single blk car key ).
please assist me with a telephone number who may I can contact , to assist ,me in finding my key .
thank you Therese .
B.C.QAGELA
Durban, South Africa423 contributions
Please try Steers North Beach at this no : 0313685893.
Good luck.
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- Restaurants near Golden Mile:
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- (0.03 km) Steers
- (0.04 km) Wimpy
- (0.04 km) Milky Lane
- (0.04 km) Joe Cool's
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