Winter Holidays 2019

The Dolphin Coast is the perfect place to escape the cold of winter. The days are still warm and always sunny. Spend time on the beach and exploring this stunning part of South Africa this June/July holiday. Contact Utopia Ballito to find your ideal holiday flat for your winter escape.

There are plenty of fun events planned over the winter holidays for the whole family.

This might not be during the school holidays but it is a great event to watch if you can make it down for the weekend. On Sunday the 9th of June, thousands of runners will line up at the start line in front of Durban City Hall at 5:30am. The atmosphere is always wonderful at the start for the spectators and runners. If you want to really get into the spirit of the day, drive through to Pietermaritzburg to watch the finish at the Scottsville Race Course. It may just inspire you to give this legendary race a try.

The Ballito Pro is part of the World Surf League and is one of the top competitions for surfers in the world. This year it will be held from the 1st to the 7th of July on Willard Beach. The event will start each morning with free yoga sessions on the beach from 7am to 8am. The yoga sessions are open to the public and are a great way to start your day. Spend the day watching the best surfers in the world, eating at the pop-up stalls from the top restaurants in Ballito, and sampling the local craft beers. In the evening, there are concerts, cooking shows, and parties on the beach.

This spectacular show on ice comes to Durban for the third year in a row. The show runs from the 3rd to the 7th of July at the ICC. Little ones will be delighted by the music, costumes, and seeing their favourite Disney characters in real life. This is an amazing show that will amaze the whole family and is the perfect addition to your holiday fun. Tickets are available from Computicket.

The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre is bringing this heart-warming tale of friendship to the stage over the winter holidays. The show runs from 13th June to the 07th July and tickets are available from Computicket. These shows are produced by the Kickstart Theatre Company and are always a popular holiday event for the whole family.

This popular expo runs from the 28th June to the 7th of July at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Find out about all the lastest trends in home and garden design as well as picking up a few items at show special prices. Try sample menus from some of the best restaurants in Durban, taste local craft beers and craft gins, and discover the best designers from around the country.

Contact Utopia Ballito to find your ideal holiday rental by the sea this winter.

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Elsbeth Terblanche

Elsbeth Terblanche started Utopia Memorable Luxury Holidays in 2016 and is a very hands on owner. She personally makes sure that all of her clients have a wonderful vacation on the Dolphin Coast.

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