Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal
The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is an inland area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that lies outside of Pietermaritzburg but before the Drakensberg mountain range.
There are several small towns located in the Midlands, including: Howick, Merrivale, Hilton, Lions river, Dargle, KwaZulu-Natal, Lidgetton, Balgowan, Nottingham Road, Rosetta, KwaZulu-Natal and Mooiriver.
The Midlands Meander is several tourism routes that include accommodation, art and crafts, leisure, activities and restaurant stops.
Some of the South Africa's top private schools are located in the Midlands, including: Cowan House, Clifton Preparatory School, Treverton Preparatory School and College, Hilton College, Michaelhouse and St. Anne's Diocesan College.
Climate
The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands can be hot and wet in summer, with average temperatures up to 30 degrees celsius, while winters are cool and dry, sometimes with snow and frost, with average temperatures like 10 degrees celsius.
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The region is also becoming known as a wine producing region with The Stables Wine Estate leading the industry for the region.