Howick
Attractions in Howick
Howick lies in the Natal
Midlands on the
Midlands Meander and its main attraction is the Howick
Falls. The Howick
falls are easily accessible for everyone. The falls fall some 90 m and the view
from the top is definitely impressive. For those of you a bit more energetic
Howick offers some worthwhile short trails. The town offers a good selection
of antiques, arts and crafts.
Hikes and Trails in Howick
Gorge
Walk Start this interesting walk through the thick undergrowth on the stone
steps from the Gorge Walk sign at the bottom of Harvard Street and wind your
way down to the pool, at the bottom of the Falls. You will meet up with the
trickling Karkloof
Spruit and see it meet the Umgeni River on your way to the base of the Falls.
The walk there and back takes a leisurely hour or two, returning along the same
path to the start. Trail guides can be arranged! Umgeni River Trail Try this
one out in dry weather only - it starts at the Scout Hall (off Plane Crescent
- in the Greendale Park area of Howick) and winds along the Umgeni River past
the Mills Falls area, to just beyond the Umgeni Gardens Flats in Oakleigh Drive
where the trail ends. This one will take you roughly an hour.
Beacon Hill Trail This walk starts from the clearing at the end of Lakeview
Road (near the Curry's
Post road turn-off) and turns right, past the reservoir, going up Beacon
Hill - and over the top. Thereafter it follows the timber-line to the left,
around the perimeter of the hill returning to the clearing at the start. The
walk will take you about an hour - but pausing to take in the great view might
draw things out a bit!
Accommodation in Howick
Howick information
Information contact for the above trails:
Howick Tourism P O Box 881 Howick 3290 +27 33 3305305 (The Tourism
office is located adjacent to the Falls opposite the falls viewing
platform and is open every day of the year except Christmas day).
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