Rorke’s Drift, Dundee
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Dundee, KwaZulu Natal
South Africa
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+27 (034) 25687
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The Mission Station at Rorke's Drift

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The British restored their honor at Rorke's Drift, one of the most famous battles of the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, the British pushed back repeated Zulu attacks on the field hospital located here. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the hospital's defenders and thanks to the 1964 film entitled 'Zulu' the battle gained international repute. The Rorke's Drift Battle Museum located on the site is a top field museum. The main attraction is a model and audio-visual depiction of battles fought in the region. The Evangelical Lutheran Church Arts and Crafts Centre, located nearby, sells hand-woven tapestries, pottery and silkscreen fabrics.
Getting There
 
Rorke's Drift is located 46 km southeast of Dundee. The battle site is well signposted and is accessible from the R68 between Dundee and Nqutu.
Hours & Times
 
The museum is open daily from 8:00 to 17:00. The nearby Evangelical Lutheran Church Arts and Crafts Centre is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 to 17:30; Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
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The site has a picnic area and toilets.
 
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