OUR LOCATION

Howick is situated about 27 km north of Pietermaritzburg. It is approximately 5 hours driving time from Johannesburg and 70 minutes from Durban.

There is a modern fully equipped private hospital less than 2 kms from Amberfield and a new private hospital at Hilton which is about 10 kms away. The town enjoys the services of many general practitioners and specialists in all medical disciplines. We also have several dental practices and 3 pharmacies. Churches of all denominations are well established and weekly church services are held in Amberfield.

Howick has two hotels and, being on the well known Midland Meander route, there is accommodation for visitors available at the many B & B establishments in this area. We have a full complement of banks, supermarkets and many other stores.

Directions from Johannesburg:

Coming from Johannesburg along the N3 you take the Howick North / Tweedie off ramp. Turn left off the off ramp and follow the main road to Howick. After you pass through two robots you will come to a large field on your right. At this field you turn left into Gush Avenue. Take the second road right into Mare Street and turn left into Amberfield Retirement Village.

Directions from Durban:

Coming from Durban along the N3 you take the Howick North / Tweedie off ramp. Turn right off the off ramp (over the bridge) and follow the main road to Howick. After you pass through two robots you will come to a large field on your right. At this field you turn left into Gush Avenue. Take the second road right into Mare Street and turn left into Amberfield Retirement Village.