4 June – 28 August 2011 - The world’s greatest marine migration!

Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwa Zulu Natal coast creating a unique and exhilarating experience for divers, birders, whale watchers and anglers.

In celebration of this annual marine phenomenon the South Coast presents a host of activities and events to keep you busy as you anticipate the first sightings of sardines.

The Sardine Run in numbers

More than:	100 000	Visitors to the South Coast during June and July
	10 000 000	Sardines - more accurately known as the Southern African Pilchard Sardinops Sagax
	500	Whales
	23 000	Dolphins
	100 000	Gannets
	1 000	Sharks
Shoals are often more than:	7 km	long
	1,5 km	wide
	30 m	deep

What’s on Programme…. Celebrating the Greatest Shoal on Earth

Date	Event	Area
4 - 5 June	Quattro Go Fish King of the Sea at Pumula Beach Hotel Contact Brendan Nolan on 071 131 6206 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.aquaquad.com	Pumula Beach
12 June	Sardine Super Classic MTB 25 & 45 km Contact Jan or Natalie Abbott: 039 311 1130 or 083 549 6710 www.sardinesuperclassic.co.za	Old Pont - Port Edward
15 - 17 June	Sardine Run 3 Day Golf Tournament	Scottburgh/Umkomaas/Selborne
18 - 19 June	Scottburgh Winter Solstice Festival: Trail Run, Scottburgh Mountain Bike Race and Island Tribe Scottburgh Surf Ski Race Contact Billy Harker 082 654 6542 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	Scottburgh
25 June	Ugu Jazz Festival: 5th Annual Jazz Fesival Cyasounds - Contact: Cya Msomi 039 685 5627 or 082 451 2627 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	Ugu Sports & Leisure Centre
3 July	Sardine Half Marathon and Walk: 21km Contact Kim Rice on 084 511 7651 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds Uvongo
5 - 9 July	Mallards Mercury Ski Boat Festival: Flea Markets, Food Stalls & Entertainment For more info contact Jackie Pratt on 083 654 6922 or visit www.shellybeachskiboatclub.co.za	St. Michaels
9 July	Umgobhu W Ezintombi Maiden Ceremony Contact Mandla Khawula 039 687 7561 or 082 708 7030	KwaNyuswo: Ezinqoleni
10 July	Scottburgh Soap Box Derby Contact Nico Smith 083 293 4656 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	Scottburgh
15 - 17 July	Lions Show South Coast: Trade and Exhibition Show Including an action packed arena and live entertainment at night. Contact Jean Masson 039 682 0957 or 083 287 1275 Visit www.southcoastshow.org.za	Port Shepstone Borough Grounds
30 July	Umtamvuna Portuguese Food and Wine Mariners Festival Contact Terry Doveton 083 992 6999	Port Edward
14 August	Ingeli Show Contact Mark Gallagher 039 433 1200 or 083 265 0896	Ingeli / Harding
26 - 28 August	Mifihlo Secret Trail Contact Natalie Abbott on 039 311 1130 or visit www.secrettrail.co.za	Ingeli to Wild Coast

Please note this programme is subject to change and certain beach events subject to the weather.

Go to www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za for updates!