Forming a part of the historical town center area is the imposing structure, the Durban City Hall. This is the second city hall to be built, the first being overtaken by the Durban Post Office. The hall was designed by architect Stanley G. Hudson who was inspired by the City Hall in Belfast, Ireland so much so that he replicated it. In 1910, the city hall was completed and sported an 'Edwardian Neo-Baroque' influences. You simply cannot miss out on this attraction, when visiting the city. Check the website or call ahead for more information.
The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre houses an audience of up to 400 with comfortable stadium-style seating. Before or after the performances, you can check out the tavern or the coffee shop which are attached to the building. The company was founded by University of KwaZulu-Natal Professor Elizabeth Sneddon, and was the first theater in the area to service the drama department of a university. The EST hosts about 17 productions a year.
This reserve is a large area of woodland and grassland by a dam, surrounded on all sides by Durban, in vivid contrast. The Umhlatuzana river is on its eastern border. The park is located just south-west of Durban centre, between Chatsworth and the Bay, and easily reached via the N2 freeway. The reserve has various buck and small game, including zebra, and there are self-guided trails. The Wilderness Leadership School have their headquarters in the park.
Encompassing a long stretch of sandy land, the Golden Mile boasts a pristine series of beaches in the city. Straddling the coast of Durban, these beaches also feature a number of attractions that beckon tourists from all over. Owing to the conducive environs, scores of surfers and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Golden Mile.
Kingsmead ist offiziell unter dem Namen Sahara Stadium bekannt und ist das Zuhause des Cricket-Teams der Provinz Natal. Bekanntester Sportler des Teams ist wohl Schläger Jonty Rhodes. Kingsmead richtet überdies internationale Spiele aus. Führungen finden regelmäßig statt, hauptsächlich jedoch im Sommer. Telefonisch kann man Spielzeiten erfragen oder eine Saisonkarte erstehen. Das Stadion befindet sich nahe des Stadtzentrums auf der Old Fort Road. Bis zu 25.000 Zuschauer finden darin Platz.