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Things to do in Tinley Manor
Fish off the rocks, walk the beach to the river mouth and swim in the tidal pool. That’s a day in Tinley Manor.
Fish off the rocks and the beach
Tinley has always been a fishing village. Work the gullies at either end of the beach at first light, or watch the ski boats punch out through the surf from the point.
Fishing guide →
Walk to the river mouth
South along the sand to the uMhlali, and on to Christmas Bay if you have two hours and the tide is low.
Beach walk guide →
Where to stay
From the new Club Med resort on the beach to self-catering houses in the village, a few minutes from the sand.
Places to stay →Fish
Tinley Manor has always been a fishing village. Fish the rocks and gullies at either end of the beach early in the morning or on the change of tide, and watch the ski boats launch through the surf from the point. You’ll need a recreational fishing permit from the Post Office.
Beach walk
Walk south along the sand to the uMhlali river mouth, where herons and kingfishers work the edges of the estuary. Keep going across the mouth and you reach Christmas Bay at Sheffield Beach, about two hours from the village. Go at low tide, and don’t cross the river if it’s running strongly.
Stay
Stay in the village and you’re a few minutes from the sand. Options range from the new Club Med resort on the beach to self-catering houses.
Swim
Swim in the tidal pool, or between the flags when lifeguards are on duty. At low tide the rock pools are full of small fish and crabs, and on calm days the reef offshore is good for snorkelling.
Good to know
There’s a convenience store in the village for milk, bread, ice and the basics. For a big shop, the nearest supermarkets are in Salt Rock and Ballito, 15 to 25 minutes away.
The P467 from the N2 (the Tinley Manor / Shakaskraal exit) is the only road into the village.
Moving here? See Moving to Tinley Manor for a local moving company.
Questions people ask
Where can I fish in Tinley Manor?
Off the rocks at either end of the beach and from the beach in between. Ski boats launch from the club on the point. You need a recreational fishing permit from the Post Office.
How long is the beach walk to Christmas Bay?
About two hours one way, crossing the uMhlali river mouth. Don’t cross if the river is running strongly.
Is there a shop in Tinley Manor?
Yes, a convenience store in the village for the basics. The nearest supermarkets are in Salt Rock and Ballito.
Is Tinley Manor safe for swimming?
Swim in the tidal pool, or between the flags when lifeguards are on duty. Avoid swimming alone, after dark, near the river mouth or in murky water.
How do you get to Tinley Manor?
Take the Tinley Manor and Shakaskraal exit on the N2 and follow the P467 to the coast. It is the only road into the village.