Umhlanga Rocks is located just a few kilometers north of Durban, on KwaZulu-Natal’s glorious Indian Ocean coastline. From being a small, quiet village just a few years ago, it has expanded into a thriving area that offers all of the amenities of a well-established town, whilst still retaining the feel of a friendly seaside community. With a balmy subtropical climate, a huge variety of accommodation options, and a host of leisure and adventure activities, Umhlanga Rocks easily maintains its status as one of the most desirable tourist destinations in South Africa. The name of the town is derived from a Zulu word which means “place of reeds”.
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LSA Number |
46 |
Name |
Umhlanga Rocks |
Province |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Location |
Umhlanga Rocks |
GPS Coordinates |
S29.728567 E31.088122 29°43'42.8"S 31°05'17.2"E |
ARLHS Number |
SAF-027 |
Admiralty Number |
D6480 |
NGA Number |
31968 |
Active |
Yes |
First Established |
1954 |
Commission Date |
24 November 1954 |
Decommission Date |
Not applicable |
Construction Type |
Round concrete tower |
Daymark |
Tower upper 1/4 painted red, lower 3/4 painted white; lantern painted red. |
Tower Height |
21 meters (69 feet) |
Focal Plane |
24 meters (79 feet) |
Luminous Intensity |
600,000 candelas |
Nominal Range |
24 nautical miles |
Characteristic |
Fl.(3)W. |
Period |
20 seconds |
Pattern |
Fl. 0.3s, ec. 2.2s; Fl. 0.3s, ec. 2.2s; Fl. 0.3s, ec. 14.7s |
Pattern Description |
3 white flashes every 20 seconds. |
Manned |
No |
Site Open |
Yes |
Fenced |
No |
Tower Open |
No |
Accommodation |
No |
Access Method |
Car |
Access Notes |
There are tarred access roads to the Oyster Box hotel. A short walk of about 100 meters along the esplanade is then required. |