This year we have chosen Alpine Heath Resort to host SMART Summit 2011. Set in the majestic Northern Drakensberg, midway between Durban and Johannesburg, Alpine Heath Resort is a stylish four-star Afro-Swiss designed mountain village, surrounded by crystal-clear streams and mountain-fresh air, and is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s premier conference venues.
Blending perfectly into the surrounding landscape, Alpine Heath Resort offers superb north-facing chalet accommodation with stunning views of the mountains. Each chalet offers 3 bedroom suites including a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds, a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio. Guests may choose to either share a chalet with colleagues, while still sleeping in separate bedrooms, or our single rate offers you a chalet all to yourself!
Directions from Johannesburg (340km - 3.5 hours):
- Take the N3 highway from Johannesburg towards Durban
- Once you reach Harrismith, take the R74 off ramp, towards Bergville, Phuthatijaba and Bethlehem
- At the Harrismith Inn / Engen Service Station take the Qwa Qwa / Bethlehem road for 5km
- Turn left onto the R74 towards Phuthaiijaba
- About 8km further on, turn left again, still on the R74, towards Bergville, Oliviershoek Pass and Northern Drakensberg
- Travel for approximately 35km. Once the Pass levels out, take the right hand turn off signposted for the Northern Drakensberg
- Travel for approximately 8km towards the Royal Natal National Park, turn right at the first road after the Tower Pizza towards Alpine Heath
- The Alpine Heath signpost will be seen along the road. Follow the signposts to the Resort.
Directions from Durban (270km - 3 hours):
- Take the N3 highway from Durban towards Johannesburg
- Once you have passed the Estcourt Shell Ultra City, take the R74 off ramp towards Bergville / Winterton
- Travel through Winterton and Bergville, following the R74 signposts for Harrismith
- Approximately 38km after Bergville turn left at the Northern Drakensberg signposts
- Travel for approximately 8km towards the Royal Natal National Park, turn right at the first road after the Tower Pizza towards Alpine Heath
- The Alpine Heath signpost will be seen along the road. Follow the signposts to the Resort.
GPS Coordinates: 28°38'19.04"S 29° 4'3.03"E
Click here to view a map to the resort.
