Waterfall Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, forms most of the area’s history, dating back to 1851 when the 6000-acre farm Langefontein was subdivided, then called Upper Langefontein. Waterfall 3, located in the Upper Highway area of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, began its development in the early 1980s. At that time, the area consisted of only a few houses, and proactive residents formed a neighborhood watch to address rising crime concerns. This initiative laid the groundwork for the community’s growth and development over the subsequent decades.
Inanda Road, Crestholme/Waterfall 1984
Crestholme, a suburb in the Waterfall area, was developed between 1959 and 1967 by the Hillcrest Estate Agency. In 1987, Waterfall and the neighboring Crestholme area amalgamated, further accelerating development in the region. The area saw the establishment of schools like Forest View Primary in 1973 and the Waterfall Library in 1976, enhancing community infrastructure.
Crinkley Bottom (now known as simply Crinkly) was opened in 1994 and is situated just before the Crestholme and Waterfall 3 areas on the Inanda Road, next to the Nkutu River.
Crinkley Bottom is most famously known as the former location of a children’s theme park, Crinkley Bottom Park, that featured attractions based on British children’s television programs like Mr. Blobby and Noddy. The park was a popular attraction, particularly in the mid-1990s, with a Mr. Blobby-themed house called “Dunblobbin” as the main attraction. However, the park eventually closed in 1997, and the Dunblobbin’ house was demolished in 2014 due to vandalism and illegal activities.
Before becoming Crinkley Bottom Park, the property had a more colorful history, including being used as a nudist resort by Beau Brummell, according to one source.
