Mooi River

Afrikaans name: Mooirivier

Photo © Steven Herbert

KwaZulu-Natal

Mooi River means beautiful river and the town is named after the river that runs through it.

Mooi River weather

MOOI RIVER WEATHER

This small town straddles the N3 and is situated in beautiful countryside about 160 km inland from Durban.

There are many dairy farms around Mooi River and the area is known for producing high quality race horses.

Many travellers on the N3 highway stop at Mooi River for refreshment.

Mooi River is well-known for being the site of Treverton Preparatory School and College.

It is also known for being pretty cold and misty in winter.

Photo © Steven Herbert

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References and further reading

Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2019 - Page: 132

Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 234

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 133

Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 338

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 80

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 119

Where to see Birds in KwaZulu-Natal - Author: Bennett and Herbert - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 67

Where to see Birds in Natal - Author: Gordon Bennett - Year Published: 1989 - Page: 40

Where to Watch Birds in Southern Africa - Author: A. Berruti and J.C. Sinclair - Year Published: 1983 - Page: 186