Howick is a town with many historic buildings including St Lukes, which was Howick's first church (1864), then there is the old Howick Falls Hotel just outside of town, other historical buildings worth mentioning is the Old Agricultural Hall and the Howick History Museum.

Probably the most well-known attraction is Howick Falls. The water plunges over a 100 metres right into the Umgeni River. You can admire the falls from a viewing platform at the top, or you could look at it from the bottom, to reach the bottom you will have to take the two-hour (return) Gorge Trail Hike.  For a different view of the falls you could abseil down the Howick Falls for an adrenalin rush.

Howick is a definite must for any visit to the Kwazulu Natal province with its walking, hiking and scenery prospects!

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