At around 700 meters above sea level, the heat is now dry and this is the start of the mist zone. The soil is rich and dark and azaleas flourish here helping to make spring gardens stunning. It is a beautiful area full of mature trees.
There are various villages on this Saunter with Hillcrest, now a fast growing little town swelled by those moving out of Durban and down from the Transvaal. In 30 years it has changed from a one robot (set of traffic lights) town to a nine robot town but there is somehow, still a village feel. It just means that the drive to Durban is no longer a necessity as most things can be found locally.
You are spoiled for choice of restaurants here and we have put in some of our favourites.
The artists and crafters range from a world famous sculptor and world famous glass blower to a leather worker making very good pouches for carrying wine when visiting your friends (as well as other items) in his back garden as a retirement hobby. On your Saunter to visit these studios, you will meet the artists and crafters themselves and find a fascinating group of people.
This Saunter also has a now well-loved Saturday market filled with artisan food stalls and crafts.
Perhaps the most important thing last: this is pony territory and includes pleasure riding, polo, and horse and jockey training areas. One of the things we will suggest… get an early start and have breakfast watching a thunder of training thoroughbreds appear out of the mist and gallop past.
In early January we will add some interesting activities for you to enjoy.
Easy walking through pretty grassland, forest and along wetland.
93 Springside Rd, Hillcrest, 3650, South Africa
Handcrafted leather footwear & accessories, made in the Midlands for 30 years
The Mushroom Farm, 450 Kassier Road, Assagay, KwaZulu Natal
Get wet and wild to discover the beauty of the ocean first hand
33 Barbet Ave, Everton, Gillitts, 3625, South Africa
3 Lello Road, Assagay, Hillcrest, South Africa
Watch a drumming performance, or join in & create Africa's rhythm
Castle on Main, 24B Old Main Road, Gillitts, KwaZulu Natal
Visit us for a colour explosion of quilts and fabrics
19 Macfarlane Drive, Everton, Gillitts, South Africa
Life is too short to wear boring jewellery! Handmade jewellery & accessories.
55 Green Meadow Estate, 20 Green Meadow Lane, Hillcrest
Designer clothes from re-purposed fabrics, including sari & Afro-centric cotton.
54 Rock Road, Waterfall, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa
Shongweni Farmers Market, Outer West Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Unit 9, The Mushroom Farm, 450 Kassier Rd, Shongweni.
Fig Tree Farm, 400368 Street, Hillcrest, South Africa
Figtrees Farm, Inanda Road, Hillcrest, 3610, South Africa. Opposite Kirklington
13 Lello Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
Unique, organic, sustainable, quality décor, gifts & furnishings.
Shongweni Farmers Market, Mr551 Road, Shongweni Resource Reserve, Shongweni, South Africa
Farmstall and Gift Shop. Honey & beeswax products plus other treats
The Mushroom Farm, Kassier Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
8 Poole Place, Gillitts, South Africa
Artist Studio - Murano glass on cutlery
The Mushroom Farm from January
Repurposed French oak wine barrels and products from the Cape Winelands
Shongweni Farmers Market, Mr551 Road, Shongweni Resource Reserve, Shongweni, South Africa
6 Key Ridge Road, Outer West Durban, South Africa
34 Surprise Ridge Road, Hillcrest, South Africa
Lillies Quarter Lifestyle Centre, Old Main Road, Hillcrest, South Africa
Conveniently situated in the cool and picturesque village of Hillcrest
5 Southern Avenue, Hillcrest, South Africa
Peaceful country atmosphere overlooking a breathtaking panoramic view
61 Falcon Drive, Alverstone, Outer West Durban, South Africa
Shop 27 HILLCREST CENTRE, 40 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, 3610, South Africa
Experience the Township's favourite foods in a modern African restaurant environment
Oxford Village, Old Main Road, Hillcrest, South Africa
