Food, Fun and Adventure: Explore religious sites on Mission Tourism Route
It is an ideal way for historians, religious devotees, educationalists, retreats, and other interested visitors to discover more about the KZN South Coast’s rich, multi-cultural history.
The KZN South Coast has a rich cultural history, forming part of the many tourism excursions and adventures found here. With incredible religious sites dating back to the 1800s, this experience is set to attract attention with the Mission Tourism Route.
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The Mission Tourism Route touches on the history of Roman Catholic Mission Stations within the region and the interesting story of the Trappist monks. It starts in 1880 with the enigmatic Austrian monk, Franz Pfanner, who arrived in KZN with around 30 monks of the Trappist order. Two years after establishing Mariannhill, Pfanner started setting up outstations to reach people in rural areas, providing education and skills training.
The missions’ long history of serving the local communities continues today, with a local school and orphanage benefitting from the work done by these selfless individuals. The establishment of the Mission Tourism Package will further support these efforts, providing an important opportunity for contributing towards social responsibility.
The Mission Tourism Route is also an ideal way for historians, religious devotees, educationalists, retreats, and other interested visitors to discover more about the KZN South Coast’s rich, multi-cultural history.
Visitors will depart from Port Shepstone for the first stop, The Capuchin Way Mission for a tour of the property, and more on the operational history of this unique site. Then it’s on to Maris Stella Mission which includes a viewing of the incredible craftsmanship of the mission’s interior, murals, and alters. The third stop is Assisi Mission where visitors can learn more about the ongoing work from nuns residing here. Finally, there’s a tour of the beautiful Maria Trost Mission constructed entirely out of local stone.
The tour group will then proceed to the historic Spillers Wharf along the Umzimkhulu River in Port Shepstone. After a tour of the wharf and some insight into its history, visitors will enjoy lunch
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