New Germany Nature Reserve, Durban

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New Germany Nature Reserve is a protected area of coastal grassland and forest overlooking the suburb of New Germany outside of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The reserve consists of a nature park featuring a walk-through aviary and snake display, and grasslands to the south of the park which can be explored by foot. ()

Coordinates: 29°48'42"S, 30°53'14"E

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New Germany Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pinetown, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, Umgeni Steam Railway, Glenholme Nature Reserve.

1.4 miW
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Pinetown, Durban
37 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Durban, South Africa, lies the dynamic town of Pinetown. Named after Sir Benjamin Pine, the governor of Natal in the 19th century, this urban node is steeped in history while simultaneously pulsating with modern commercial...
4.3 miNW
Park
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, Durban
110 min walk • Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Durban, South Africa, is a testament to the region's rich biodiversity and natural beauty. This park, established to protect the unique flora and fauna of the area, offers a tranquil escape from the...
3.5 miNW
Museum
Umgeni Steam Railway, Durban
91 min walk • Nestled in the verdant valleys of KwaZulu-Natal, the Umgeni Steam Railway stands as a living museum and testament to the golden age of steam locomotion in South Africa. Located near the bustling coastal city of Durban, this heritage railway offers enthusiasts...
3.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Glenholme Nature Reserve, Durban
90 min walk • Nestled within the bustling urban environment of Durban, South Africa, lies the tranquil oasis of Glenholme Nature Reserve, a protected area dedicated to the preservation of the region's natural biodiversity. This verdant enclave is a haven for nature enthusiasts...
5.4 miNE
Temple
Narainsamy Temple, Durban
137 min walk • The Narainsamy Temple is a provincial heritage site in Inanda in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It was founded by Narainsamy in 1896, and is now controlled by a family trust that he created. Most of the congregation are Tamil Hindus.
4.1 miSE
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Roosfontein Nature Reserve, Durban
105 min walk • Roosfontein Nature Reserve is a protected nature area in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Threatened protected species such as the Dwarf Chameleon and Tephrosia inandensis are found in the reserve, which is an example of North Coast Grassland.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Clive Cheesman Nature Reserve, Durban
80 min walk • The Clive Cheesman Nature Reserve is a protected area of riverine forest and grassland in the suburb of Kloof, Durban, South Africa.
1.8 miNW
Area
Alfred Park Nature Reserve, Durban
47 min walk • Alfred Park is a small wetland swamp forest in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is managed by the Ethekwini Municipality. The park is noted for its frog population, including reed frogs, various tree frogs, and the rare argus reed frog. There are picnic areas and self-guided trails in the park.
3.4 miSW
Area
Mariannwood, Durban
88 min walk • Mariannwood Nature Reserve is a 12 hectare protected area in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The park consists of scarp and riverine forest, as well as grasslands. The grasslands are noted for their flowers during the spring months.
3.1 miSE
Church
St. Elizabeth's Anglican Church, Durban
79 min walk • The sole church of the Parish of Westville, St Elizabeth's Anglican Church is an Anglican church in the Diocese of Natal of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. It is located in the suburb of Westville, in Durban, South Africa.
6.7 miSE
Universities and schools
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
172 min walk • The University of KwaZulu-Natal is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.