Region
Overview
KZN, Sunwich Port - The Palms, also known as Untu Palms and Voetplaat Park - Nestled a 140 km from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal on the scenic coastline of South Africa’s popular South Coast. The resort is owned by The United National Transport Union (UNTU) as a benefit for its members but opened it to the public to also enjoy the facilities.
Sites
52 Level paved sites: 20 Regular sites on paved slabs with shade from tall trees • 24 luxury paved stands with a semi-dethatched private bathroom and a washing and serving area. The stands have a private braai area • 8 super luxury stands consisting of a private washing and serving area, a private bathroom and a bit more privacy. The stands have a private braai area.
Site Essentials
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• Power points on or near sites - bring a 15+m extension cord.Electric urns, two plate stoves, washing machines and tumble dryers are not allowed.
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• Water points near the Regular sites. Water points at the private ablutions for the Luxury sites.
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• Braai facilities available - bring your own grid. Grids also available for hire.
Amenities
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• Communal ablutions - Ladies & Gents - hot water, showers, basins and flushing toilets. Private ablutions - hot water, shower, basin and flushing toilet, along with a scullery area.
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• Scullery for washing dishes.
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• Coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer. Washing lines at ablution blocks.
Food, Drinks, Supplies
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• Small takeaway - opening times subject to seasonal variation. Restaurants and takeaways within walking distance to 2kms north and south along the coast. Travel a little further for even more options.
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• No onsite shop. Stock up with groceries 1km north or 1km south of the campsite.
Activities
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• Outdoor swimming pool • Tidal pool at the beach • Bring your ocean watersport gear - kite-boarding, surfing, snorkelling etc • Surf fishing
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• Volleyball • Games Room • Indigenous Garden • Birding • Direct Beach access • Beach activities • Nearby: Oribi Gorge Bungee Swing • Umtamvuna Nature Reserve • Crocworld • Ramsgate Butterfly Farm
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• Playground • Putt-Putt • Seasonal holiday entertainment.
Access
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• Suitable for all types of typically accepted camping vehicles and ways of camping.
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• Tar to the entrance. Internal roads are paved or gravel.
Other
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• Pets not allowed
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• Malaria-free • October to April - Protect yourself from bites by wearing appropriate clothing and applying mosquito repellent.
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• Cell signal - Good cell coverage on Cell C, MTN & Vodacom - signal is usually good enough to stream data.
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• No WiFi
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• As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.
In Town
• 2kms north or 2kms south along the coast road: Places to eat - Supermarkets - Fuel - ATM's - Pharmacy - Common services
Contact Details
- Tel: 039 681 3325 |
- reservations@the-palms.co.za
- https://the-palms.co.za/
- -30.66648 30.51199
Rates
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2025 Camping Price Guide*:
Four people - one vehicleOUT OF SEASON
Super Luxury Site - R500
Luxury Site - R440
Regular Site - R330
Extra persons - R110 eachLOW SEASON - June, July & October
Super Luxury Site - R590
Luxury Site - R520
Regular Site - R450
Extra persons - R110 eachHIGH SEASON - March/April, Dec & All Long Weekends
Super Luxury Site - R920
Luxury Site - R850
Regular Site - R770
Extra persons - R130 each2025 PENSIONER LONG STAY RATES
Super Luxury Campsite – R3860
Luxury Campsite – R3580
Regular Campsite – R3135
2 people 60 years and older – one vehicle.
Not valid over DecemberPayment Options: EFT • Cash • Credit Card
Location
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Sunwich Port, Port Shepstone
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