Murchison, KwaZulu-Natal

Murchison is a settlement in the Ugu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Geography
Murchison is located on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of Port Shepstone. It borders the villages of Madakana, Mbotsha, Mdlanzi, Mtengwana and Boboyi.

Health facilities
Murchison is home to the Murchison District Hospital which is a 300-bed public hospital serving the surrounding rural district. The hospital was opened in 1943 by Mr D. Mitchell.

Roads
Murchison lies on the N2 national route roughly running E to W from Port Shepstone to Kokstad. It also connects to the other smaller towns in the hinterland of the South Coast including Ezinqoleni and Harding.