Estcourt

Estcourt is in Battlefields region of kwaZulu-Natal.

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Foreign travellers are advised to take note of the British Government Safety and Security notice.

Estcourt is a small country town with few public transport connections.

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The easiest way to get to Estcourt is by car. The town is located about 10 km off the N3 (main Durban - Johannesburg road, about 173 km from Durban or 398 km from Johannesburg.

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Two or three Durban to Johannesburg coach services run through Estcourt. The travle time to Johannesburg is typically 5.5 to 6 hours while the travel time to Durban is typically 3 hours. The principal coach companies include:

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Note: The Seat61 website reports that this service was suspended as a result of the COVID pandemic and as a result of looting and cable theft has yet to resume service [Upated February 2023].

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Estcourt itself is a small enough town that one can get around on foot, but if one wishes to visit any of the outlying sights, it is recommended that one uses one's own car.

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Drakensberg - Royal Natal National Park
Weneen Memorial
Battle of Colenso
Churchill memorial

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Wagendrift Dam

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