Blue Sky Mining Backpackers & Lodge

KwaZulu-Natal


Just uphill from the coastal shopping strip, and overlooking the water with magnificent views, Blue Sky can organise a lot of beach- and water-based activities. Spin out at the funky psychedelics, and chill by the pool. Seriously revitalising. From Kingsway (Rte 102), look for Strelitzia Rd, go up the hill, turn left into Meintjies Rd and onto Nelson Palmer from there.


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