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City Richards Bay

ID: w152752 View large map

Located in South Africa :: KZN Zululand  :: Richards Bay
Category: Places :: City

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Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Richards Bay is named after Sir Frederick Richards a Commodore of the Cape, who started the harbour during Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. It is situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatuze River and was proclaimed a town in 1969. This harbour has grown to the largest in the country, with a well developed infrastructure. The Richards Bay Coal Terminal is the largest coal export facility in the world with a planned capacity of 91 million tons per year Besides rapid industrial expansion, the tourism industry of this region is growing rapidly.

Contact
Address :  Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  All major networks.

Destination Information
Police Hospital Doctor Tourist Information Office Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Shopping Mall Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Camping Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy Airport Car Rental Tyre Repair Tyre Sales Mechanical Repair Towing Service
Facilities :  Shopping Centre, Shops, Tour Services
Police Telephone :  +27(0)35 901 2475
Hospital Telephone :  +27(0)35 780 6111
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)35 789 3568
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)35 907 5000
Towing Service Telephone :  +27(0)35 751 2352
Petrol Type :  Leaded & Unleaded.
Diesel Type :  50ppm.

Facilities
Other Facilities :  Gymnasium. School/s. University/College. Sports Stadium. Fast Food. Government Services. Commercial Offices.

Activities
Quad Bikes Hiking Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching
Mountain Biking, Diving, Snorkelling, Whale or Dolphin Watching
More Activities :  Surfing. Kiting.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Hospital no. given for Netcare The Bay Private Hospital. Doctor no. given for Dr A van Wyk. There is a clinic. Nearby Border Control point. After hours no for towing service: 072 689 4972/073 617 0323.


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