Things to do in Hillcrest

Local Attractions

Pubs & Restaurants – We are situated 1km from the centre of Hillcrest Town, with a wide choice of about 30 pubs, live music, restaurants and fast food outlets to choose from. The closest being The Gate of India, and Hayways pub & Pizza, Sparrows Cafe overlooking a small dam with birdlife and Pinto’s pub.

Valley of 100 Hills Tourist Route, including PheZulu Cultural Village and crocodile farm. The Saturday morning Shongweni Market is the largest market in Durban. You can find Organic Meats and Vegetables, Breads, Cheese, Plants, Flowers, Seedlings, Books, Clothing, Furniture, Arts & Crafts. Also a variety of breakfasts from Mediterranean Falafal to English Bacon. & Egg.

Excellent Birdwatching and Walking Trails
Kranzkloof Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1950 and covers an area of approximately 584 hectares.

Key Species – Knysna Turaco, African Emerald Cuckoo, Narina Trogon, GreenTwinspot and African Crowned Eagle.

KKNR is one of the best spots in KwaZulu Natal for forest birdwatching. The beautiful Narina Trogon can be heard hooting from September and is often seen. Grey Cuckooshrike, Scaly-throated Honeyguide, Olive Woodpecker, Paradise, Blue-mantled & Dusky Flycatcher, Mountain Wagtail are fairly common as are Cape and Chinspot Batis.

Crowned, Wahlberg’s & Fish Eagle are regularly seen flying above the Gorge.

Zebra, Tree Dassie, Bushpig and Clawless Otters are resident.

Tala Game Park – This 7000 acre game sancuary where Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra and a wide variaty of buck and bird life can be seen is a short 40 minutes drive from York House. Day picnicing is welcome and guests can cool off in the rock pool.

Natal Midlands- An interesting day trip to the Natal Midlands is well worthwhile, offering arts & crafts, historical sites, a local Real Ale Brewery, “The Nottingham Road Brewery” and popular pubs and restaurants.