Springside Nature Reserve — Attraction in eThekwini Ward 8

If you are are in the Hillcrest area and you feel like quickly popping into a little natural pocket, Springside Nature Reserve can scratch that itch. Entrance is free (but, please try to donate via handy Zapper QR codes placed in the parking lot).

The reserve is small, but there are a few trails to enjoy, each with enough variables to suit your particular walking needs. Do you want to enjoy some sun, get some ellevation and a view? Then take the path to left (thus right opposite the car park). Some sun, but less/no inclines, just flat and even ground? Then just follow the path straight past the parking area, braais and rest rooms. If you want some shade and want to see a bit of water you can exit this path to the right, about 200m from the braai and toilets.

The reserve also has a few geocaches, so if you are not a muggle, whip out your GPS or phone and start the hunt!

Overall the reserve is an enjoyable peaceful piece of natural habitat in the middle of the suburbs. However, sometimes other enthusiastic humans, more interested in cooking food and/or celebrating some occasion, might occupy the braai area and share their music with you – all without you even having to ask for some...

Finally decided to visit this little gem today after YEARS of living in the area. Knowing the houses all around it, I incorrectly assumed it to be too small to visit, but I was wrong. Such lovely short walks to be enjoyed on about 5 unique trails - mixing drier sun drenched hills on one side of the valley, with some shaded hills on the other side, completed with a spring that runs right through the middle. I would add that having houses all around the park adds to the feeling of safety if out on the trails alone. There is a seemingly perfect match of a feeling of being out in wild nature despite the location. It really works well. No need to even do the walks if relaxing is what you would prefer - toilets and places to braai/picnic are close to the...

A lovely nature reserve to explore, especially with kids. Parking area inside, and then pick one of the trails depending on how far you want walk... Basic toilet block at the picnic area, but make sure to have your own toilet paper. The small picnic area was a bit overgrown when we visited, but still a lovely spot alongside the river if you want to sit and enjoy for a while. We chose to rather to explore... Through grasslands, over bridges into the forest area and along the stream...spotting beautiful flowers, butterflies and even lucky enough to see one of the local Crowned Eagles circling overhead. A good place to be...