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3About Colenso
Colenso in KZN is an easy detour off the N3 via the R103, linking Ladysmith 30 km up the road and Estcourt 43 km down, with Ladysmith Airport just 25 km away for quick regional hops. Locals dash between Weenen and Winterton daily, while long-haulers heading to Vanderbijlpark or Volksrust clock serious kilometres. EV charging is best sorted near Ladysmith before heading in. Fun fact: this is where the Brits took a hiding crossing the Thukela back in 1899.
Where is Colenso on the map?
Colenso is in South Africa, at -28.746, 29.829 - about 30 km north-west of Weenen.
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What is the closest airport to Colenso?
The closest airport to Colenso is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 139 km (about 1 h 48 min by car).