Bronze Beach

Description:

Bronze Beach, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban is one of eight blue flag beaches in Kwazulu Natal.

Situated just to the north of Durban, Umhlanga is the upmarket area in Kwazulu Natal.

At Bronze Beach one will find easy access to the beach with the normal well maintained ablution facilities, trained lifeguards in attendance, clean and healthy water, clean beach grounds with ample and safe parking facilities.

As a blue flag beach requires, the environment is sound and safe and adequate facilities and services for tourists and visitors.


 The beach and surrounding area has a sustainable development programme at the beach through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. It also includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators.

Here at Bronze Beach as the blue flag award dictates, visitors will continuously have information on the following criteria:

Displayed information about the Blue Flag

Environmental education activities on offer and promoted to beach users

Displayed information about bathing water quality

Information relating to local eco-systems and environmental phenomena

A map of the beach indicating different facilities available

A code of conduct that reflects appropriate laws governing the use of the beach and surrounding areas is be displayed

This top South African beach will please sun-seekers, surfers and swimmers alike.

How to get here

Bronze Beach is accessible via all major modes of transport.

Best time to visit

Bronze Beach is popular throughout the year and has no special season, and reason to visit.

How to get around

Flights, a hire-car, buses, trains and taxis are all options for making your way to and from the seaside.

What to pack

Bring along essentials like a bathing costume, beach towel, sun hat, camera and sun block (you can also purchase all these goodies in SA). Chairs, umbrella’s and equipment for many types of water sport are available for hire at the beach.