Banana Beach
South Coast of KwaZulu Natal
(Also known as the Melville Beach)
Banana Beach is the perfect place for a family day in the sun. Offering a beautiful blend of safety and discovery, the beach is a firm favourite among locals for its beautiful natural features and excellent facilities, including ample parking. Not to mention – the fun walkway that leads straight to the sand.
It is a beautiful, unspoiled stretch where children can safely spend hours exploring the numerous natural rock pools, leading to the discovery of small fish and tiny sea creatures hiding among the folds and crevices of the rocks. The large, well-maintained tidal pool is perfect for relaxing swims, while the spectacular sea views provide a perfect backdrop for a day in the sun. It’s safe enough for bigger kids to play freely while parents relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.
Explore Nearby
After your visit to Banana Beach, you may also be interested in :
Sunwich Port Beach: A similar quiet coastal beach just a short drive away.
Southport Beach: Another popular beach with the locals that you really enjoy spending time at.
Access to Banana Beach
To reach the beach you will need to take a leisurely walk of approximately 100+ meters. Starting from the parking area follow the paved pathway onto the walkway that is raised above the Koshwana river and winds around the supporting pillar of the railway bridge until you reach the beach.
Beach and Tidal Pool
The rocks and rock pools are a heaven for children to explore and will keep them entertained for hours. There is plenty of opportunity to climb around, explore, meet sea creatures up close and personal or to splash around in one of the many shallow pools.
Enjoy spending time investigating some of the natural rock pools … you never know what you will find.
Parking
The parking area is large and more than adequate to accommodate visitors to this popular beach.
It runs the full length in front of the Banana Beach Holiday Resort and is usually manned by car guards during the holiday season.
Where is Banana Beach?
Use the map below where the shortest route is marked for your convenience. The parking area by the beach is just over 600 meters away from the main road. (R102)
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