of the Mtamvuna River. It includes an 18-hole golf course and the famous Wild Waves Water Park which offers a variety of water sports. Sardine Run Another main season coincides with the Sardine run natural phenomenon usually occurring from late May to mid-July. Economy Recently large retail franchises Boxer Superstores and Shoprite Holdings have shown interest in Port Edward. With the local economy growing, the town is set for a bright future. Schools There are various small schools in Port Edward, some consisting of only 50+ children; however the most popular of these schools is Port Edward Primary School. Golf The only golf course in Port Edward is the Port Edward Country Club which is a 9-hole golf course. Surrounding 18-hole golf courses include Wild Coast Sun, San Lameer, Southbroom Golf Club, Margate Country Club, Port Shepstone Country Club, Umdoni Park and Selborne which are highly ranked by both Golf Digest and The Compleat Golfer. Transport Air The nearest airport is the Margate Airport about 32 km north-east of Port Edward in Margate. This airport offers one scheduled direct route to Johannesburg operated by CemAir. The nearest international airport is the King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) which is north of Durban and is 196 km north-east of Port Edward. KSIA offers regional flights to Southern Africa, intercontinental flights to Europe and Asia as well as many domestic flights. Road Port Edward is located on the R61 which is a regional route connecting to Port Shepstone via Southbroom, Ramsgate, Margate and Shelly Beach in the north and Beaufort West via Bizana, Mthatha, Port St. Johns and Komani in the south. The R61 meets the N2 in Port Shepstone and the N2 further connects to Durban and Kokstad. The Izingolweni Road is a small road that connects to Izingolweni and is one of the alternatives for people traveling to Port Edward via the N2 and don't want to encounter with the Oribi Toll Plaza in Port Shepstone. See also Black December References KwaZulu-Natal South Coast External links Travel Guide to Port Edward 360 degree Virtual Tour of Glenmore Beach Holiday Accommodation around Port Edward Populated places in the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality Populated coastal places in South Africa