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Our day-time Balito restaurant uses only the best farm-to-table ingredients, sourced from local suppliers.

The Vintage Barn Ballito

The Vintage Barn Ballito offers a unique shopping experience, right alongside Sugar Rush Park.

You will find secondhand furniture, gently preloved and beautifully refurbished, a “mancave” department, beautiful preloved home décor, retro and vintage delightful finds. They also have a well stocked library of secondhand books, and also serve a light menu of quick bites, as well as coffees, shakes and bottled cool drinks. It’s truly a gem and one of a kind on the North Coast of KZN

You will find walking access at the top parking lot of Sugar Rush Park.

OPENING HOURS
Closed Mondays (open in holiday season, please check social media)
Tuesday – Friday : 9am – 3pm
Saturday – Sunday : 08:30 – 4pm
Monday – Sunday: 9am – 2pm

Visit website

CONTACT
Phone: 032-004 0083 / 065 665 6995

Brustar Coffee

Welcome to a unique coffee experience! Brustar Coffee’s classic, British-engineered cast iron roaster, built in the 1950s, is the largest of its kind in Africa and the only wood-fired roaster on the continent. At their roastery, they offer a range of artisan services designed for both coffee lovers and professionals. Artisan wood fire roasting experience, tasting/cupping sessions, coffee training & appreciation, advanced training, retail coffee & beverage experiences and roastery visits.
 
Indulge in our handcrafted coffee journey!
 
 

OPENING HOURS
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday: 9am – 2pm
Wednesday & Friday: 9am – 6pm 

Toucan Cafe

Located next to the putt-putt course at Sugar Rush Park, Toucan Café serves up a vibrant selection of tropical-inspired treats perfect for a post-trail refuel. From refreshing smoothie bowls and poke bowls to health-conscious snacks and soft-serve ice cream, there’s something for every taste. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, smoothies, and a variety of baked goods as you relax after a day of adventure. Toucan Café is your new go-to for fresh, flavourful options that fuel the fun.
 
 

OPENING HOURS
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun: 8am-4pm
Sat: 7am-4pm
CLOSED on Mon

CONTACT
Phone: 083 312 4746

Scoop Hand Made Ice Cream

COMING SOON!
 
Scoop Hand Made Ice Cream, a beloved artisan ice cream company, crafts small-batch treats using locally sourced ingredients, with unique flavors, sorbets, ice cream cakes, and even handmade cones. Known for its rich, seasonal flavours that delight the senses, Scoop’s new branch at Sugar Rush Park is set to bring the same passion and quality to visitors, offering a delightful experience for all ages. We make our ice cream and sorbets using locally sourced top quality ingredients including fresh cream and milk from happy Jersey cows, our nuts and fruits come from local farms and our vanilla is from Madagascar. Our products are all SANHA approved.
 
 

OPENING HOURS
Monday – Sunday

Visit website

CONTACT
TBA

Smaque Stack

Food lovers, get ready for a feast at Sugar Rush Park! The Smaque Stack food van, certified halaal by IWM, is here to serve up a menu of drool-worthy dishes, including the Okes Smash, The Ou Joe, Signature Bun Jovi, and Healthy Ou’s.

OPENING HOURS
Sat & Sun: 9am – 4pm
All public and school holidays

CONTACT
Phone: 064 3556 793

THE JUMP PARK

All weather Indoor Trampoline Park – a fun family activity suitable for all ages.
No pre-booking required. Contact us to find out more about jump parties.

Suitable For Toddler Up

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 9:00 am-17:00 pm

Open on public holidays (including those on a Monday) and every day during the school holidays

LAUNCH

Group outdoor full body functional training, intended to get you fit, strong and lean. The group interaction is motivating and fun, come and give a session a go, first one is complimentary! Private sessions also available.

OPENING HOURS
Group Classes: Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:00 am
Private sessions: on request

Price Guide:

Mon/Wed/Fri – 5:00am.
R750 per month.
Private Sessions:
R250 for 30mins
R350 for 60mins

LASER RUSH

We are about fun, games and learning the importance of being a team.
We offer kids parties, team building, club/league night for adults and walk-in play!

Suitable For Ages 5 Upwards

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 9:00 am – 17:00 pm
Holidays/Public holidays: Mon – Sun: 9:00 am – 17:00 pm

CONTACT
Phone: 083 233 5165
Email: 

TREE TRAILS

Tree trails – a high ropes obstacle course which will test you in unexpected ways. It’s physical, it’s mental, it’s fun. Life is full of obstacles, some more fun than others. We are an excellent venue for parties, team building, school groups and sports teams. Please contact us for enquires.

Tree Trails Original Obstacle Course – R250 per person. Average time to complete is 1.5 hours, depending on ability. Gloves are highly recommended for this activity, welcome to bring your own or buy a pair for R30. Suitable For Ages 8 and up.
Zip Line Course – for fun, not a challenge. R220 per person for the course – average time 30mins. Suitable For Ages 5 accompanied by an adult.
Bungee Trampolines – for the big kid in all of us. R60 for up to 10 minutes. Suitable For Ages 3 and up.

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 9:00am – 17:00pm – last obstacle course to start at 15:30pm
Last zip line to start 16:30pm
Open daily for school holidays

CONTACT
Group bookings: Whatsapp or call 071 050 2396
Phone: 071 050 2396
Email:

UNICORN SLIME & CRAFTOPIA

Be part of the MAGICAL FUN experience of making slime and getting crafty with Unicorn Slime by SKYLER and Craftopia…. It’s where the magic lives.

Suitable For Ages 4 and up

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm
Holidays/Public holidays: Mon – Sun: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm

CONTACT
Phone: 063 034 4831
Email: 

NDLONDLO SNAKE PARK

Ndlondlo Reptile Park is a facility that provides fun, exciting and educational tours. Our mission is conservation through education.
Suitable For All Ages

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Fri: 9:00am – 15:00 pm
Sat: 9:00am – 16:00 pm
Sun: 10am – 16:00 pm

Holidays
Mon – Sat: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am – 16:00 pm

SUGAR RUSH PUTT PUTT

Our 18 hole putt putt course is perfect for family time, and some well deserved fun in the sun.

Suitable For Ages 4 upwards

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm
Holidays/Public holidays: Mon – Sun: 8:00 am – 16:00 pm

SUGAR RUSH EXPRESS

Watch their little faces light up as they take a ride on our little electric train. All aboard!

Suitable for all ages

OPENING HOURS
Mon – Wed: Closed
Thurs – Sun: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm
Holidays/Public holidays: Mon – Sun: 8:00 am – 16:00 pm

HOLLA TRAILS

We’re passionate about providing you with the tools to suit your adventure; be it for mountain bikers, trail runners or those who simply enjoy walking in the outdoors. We also offer a café, bike wash, showers, bike hire and guided rides.

OPENING HOURS
Honesty permit available 24/7

(1 OCTOBER – 30 APRIL)
Mon: 06:00 am – 15:30 pm
Tues-Fri: 06:00 am – 16:30 pm
Sat-Sun: 05:30 am – 15:30 pm

(1 MAY – 30 SEPTEMBER)
Mon-Fri: as above Sat-Sun: 06:00 am till 15:30 pm
Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve: We close at 12h00
Christmas Day/New Years Day: Closed. Please use honesty box.

SCRATCH PATCH @BALLITO

Calling all budding treasure hunters, geologists, miners, archaeologists and excavators!

Come on into our GEMSTONE SCRATCHPATCH and fill your imagination and senses in finding, sorting, sharing and trading beautiful colourful gemstones from around the world.

Suitable for ages 3 and up

OPENING HOURS
Tues –  Sun: 9:00am – 16:00pm
Holidays: Mon –  Sun: 9:00am – 16:00pm

CONTACT
Karl – 082 8740807
Frances – 072 7868697
Email: 

BALLITO TARGETS

Enjoy an exhilarating game of archery tag or paintball! A great activity for a group of family or friends and ideal for birthdays, team building and corporate events.

Suitable For Ages 10 and upwards

Create x Madame Butterfly

 A creative artist workshop space teaching you new techniques, inspiring you and expanding your creativity. You can view and book upcoming workshops via Quicket – view all workshops here!

Classes available: Punch needling, tote bag painting or social sewing (differs monthly).
We also offer sewing classes for kids and adults, pattern making and zero-waste garment classes – book directly through  

Rejuven8 Body Essentials

Experience the healing benefits of our aromatherapy massage, detox & restore massage, womb wisdom experience, herbal decongestion massage, renew herbal pedi, and comprehensive fitness & nutrition packages. Each treatment engages the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person, enhancing overall well-being. Whether you seek to cleanse, pamper, or revitalize, our expert services aim to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit, helping you start and end each day feeling renewed from the inside out.

OPENING HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday : 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday : 08:30 – 4pm

Public Holidays & School Holidays
Monday – Sunday: 8:30am – 4pm

Visit Website

The Flower Farm

🌸 FLOWER PICKING SEASON IS FINALLY HERE 🌸

We are running a December special of R350 per bucket and R100 for non-flower pickers. We only have 20 buckets available per day so grab your tickets ASAP! 

WhatsApp us on 0694309344 to book.

OPENING HOURS
Dates: 14-22nd Dec, 24th Dec, 27th – 30th Dec
Flower Picking runs from 8:00 – 12:00
You don’t need the full 4 hours to pick flowers and make your bouquet, but you are welcome to stay for the duration.

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NASCART Drifting

NasCart is the ultimate drifting adventure! Our outdoor track offers an exciting and action-packed environment where drivers can experience the thrill of drifting like the pros.

Whether it’s a fun day out or a special event, NasCart guarantees an unforgettable experience full of laughter, speed, and excitement.

Suitable from 4 years and up.

OPENING HOURS
(weather permitting)

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday : 9am – 5pm

Holidays:
Monday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm

visit website

CONTACT
Phone: +27 82 332 6617

SINGLE TRACK MINDED & GLIDE & RIDE

Single track minded offers a full bouquet of cycling related solutions. From purchasing, servicing, coaching (both children and adults) trail building and touring.  Let us help you and your children find the right bike, keep it well maintained, get you riding confidently and skilfully and take you on your next great adventure.

OPENING HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tues – Fri 7.30am to 16:00pm
Sat & Sun: 7:00 am to 14:00pm 

UNICORN SLIME & CRAFTOPIA

Be part of the MAGICAL FUN experience of making slime and getting crafty with Unicorn Slime by SKYLER and Craftopia…. It’s where the magic lives.

Suitable For Ages 4 and up

OPENING HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm
Holidays/Public holidays: Mon – Sun: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm

CONTACT
Phone: 063 034 4831
Email: 

HONEY EMPORIUM

 Showcasing local honey from MacBee Apiaries.

OPENING HOURS
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturdays 8:30am – 3pm
Sundays: 9am – 2pm

CONTACT
Ettienne – 083 7848 881

NGOZI COLLECTION

Handmade premium leather pieces. Inspired by simplicity and practicality for everyday use. We also run leather workshops!

OPENING HOURS
Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 16:30pm
Saturdays: 8:30am – 15:00pm
Sundays: 9:00am – 14:00pm

CONTACT
Phone: Marnica – 082 2541 483

HUIZEMARK NORTH COAST

Huizemark Real Estate POD located at Sugar Rush Park offers expert real estate services in a vibrant and accessible location. With a focus on professionalism and personalised attention, our team is dedicated to helping clients navigate the property market with ease. Whether buying, selling, or renting, we strive to make the process seamless and rewarding for all parties involved. Visit us at Sugar Rush Park for all your real estate needs.

OPENING HOURS
Tues – Sat: 8:00am – 16:00pm

CONTACT
MJ Zietsman – 071 896 944

Rejuven8 Body Essentials

At Rejuven8 Body Essentials, we believe in the innate healing power of the body. Our ethos is rooted in the belief that the body has the remarkable ability to heal itself. To nurture and support this natural healing process, we harness the potency of plant-based ingredients and extracts. By engaging the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person, we strive to enhance overall well-being. Experience daily rejuvenation with our range of products designed to cleanse, pamper, and revitalize the body, mind, and spirit. From luxurious body scrubs infused with Himalayan salts and essential oils to calming blends that promote improved energy, mood, sleep patterns, and overall well-being, our products are crafted to help you start and end each day feeling rejuvenated from the inside out.

OPENING HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday : 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday : 08:30 – 4pm

Public Holidays & School Holidays
Monday – Sunday: 8:30am – 4pm

The Vintage Barn Ballito

The Vintage Barn Ballito offers a unique shopping experience, right alongside Sugar Rush Park.

You will find secondhand furniture, gently preloved and beautifully refurbished, a “mancave” department, beautiful preloved home décor, retro and vintage delightful finds. They also have a well stocked library of secondhand books, and also serve a light menu of quick bites, as well as coffees, shakes and bottled cool drinks. It’s truly a gem and one of a kind on the North Coast of KZN

You will find walking access at the top parking lot of Sugar Rush Park.

OPENING HOURS
Closed Mondays (open in holiday season, please check social media)
Tuesday – Friday : 9am – 3pm
Saturday – Sunday : 08:30 – 4pm
Monday – Sunday: 9am – 2pm

Visit website

CONTACT
Phone: 032-004 0083 / 065 665 6995

Brustar Coffee

Welcome to a unique coffee experience! Brustar Coffee’s classic, British-engineered cast iron roaster, built in the 1950s, is the largest of its kind in Africa and the only wood-fired roaster on the continent. At their roastery, they offer a range of artisan services designed for both coffee lovers and professionals. Artisan wood fire roasting experience, tasting/cupping sessions, coffee training & appreciation, advanced training, retail coffee & beverage experiences and roastery visits.
 
Indulge in our handcrafted coffee journey!