Maydon Wharf

Maydon Wharf

📍 Coordinates: -29.8784, 31.0287
Category: Industrial, Maritime, Harbour Infrastructure

Maydon Wharf is Durban Harbour’s oldest and most industrious wharf zone, offering gritty maritime aesthetics with a dynamic blend of shipping, cargo handling, and industrial backdrops. This location embodies raw authenticity — ideal for film productions seeking real-world port visuals, industrial tension, or global trade narratives.

The area includes massive cranes, shipping containers, docked vessels, rail tracks, and warehouses. Its textures, scale, and functional realism make it a go-to spot for action scenes, documentaries, or period pieces set in port cities.

Why location scouts choose this location:

• High-impact industrial visuals and authentic working port operations

• Access to marine vessels, shipping containers, rail yards, and cranes

• Evokes cinematic atmospheres for action thrillers, heist scenes, or socio-political dramas

• Less stylized than the main port terminals — raw and textured

Filming Opportunities:

• Chase sequences between containers

• Working-class or port-worker character arcs

• Day or night port scenes with minimal artificial set-building

• Contrasts well with polished city or luxury marina visuals

Nearby Amenities:

• 15 minutes from Durban CBD and studio accommodations

• Port Authority offices, security, and logistics infrastructure support

⚠️ Note: This location is operational and requires special permissions from Transnet National Ports Authority and adherence to strict safety and access regulations.