New app launched for uMhlanga Rocks
How much do you know about uMhlanga Rocks, and more importantly how easily can you find out what you need to know? Do you know what time the lifeguards go off duty, or where to buy a pair of shoes? How about which beaches are dog-friendly, or where to get your nails done?
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uMhlanga Rocks has launched a user-friendly and intuitive area APP that carries this information and much more, for anyone visiting uMhlanga Rocks, from the Durban local looking for a wedding present, or a day visitor wanting to know about umbrella hire, to an uMhlanga Rocks employee on a lunch break or a tourist wanting evening entertainment.
Funded by the uMhlanga Rocks Place-Making Committee as part of its work to improve the experience of uMhlanga Rocks for all its’ users, the APP groups similar information together making it easier for people to access the exact information they need.
So what information is available on the APP?
- Emergency– with instant dialing to a 24/7 manned security control room
- Report A Fault– to report a concern in public space, allowing for uploading an image
- News– linked to the news section on the uMhlanga Rocks website
- Eat Here– a categorised and searchable listing of all restaurants, bars, coffee shops etc
- Shop Here– a categorised and searchable listing of places to shop in uMhlanga Rocks.
- Stay Here– a categorised and searchable listing of all aspects of accommodation
- Directory– A-Z listing of all the businesses and services in uMhlanga Rocks
- Area Info– general information on the area broken up into the Promenade and Village
- Line-Up – links users to everything happening in the whole of Durban (not just uMhlanga Rocks) from major events to a live sports screening at the local pub. Businesses are encouraged to send through information on their upcoming events
- Contacts– provides details of a range of important area contacts
Additional features of the APP include a link to a stunning video that captures the essence of uMhlanga Rocks; a link to the UIP website; a link to the uMhlanga Tourism website; a link to a form for business and or event listings, as well as a map of the area.
If you have a business or service located in uMhlanga Rocks that is not listed on the APP you are encouraged to let the team know but either filling in the free listing form on the APP or emailing info@umhlangarocksu.co.za.
The APP can be downloaded by following the links below or from the uMhlanga Rocks website at www.umhlanguip.co.za.
Or check out the iTunes App Store for iOs devices or the Google Play store for your Android phone or tablet.
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