In the centre of the town, Howick Falls thunders 95m over dolerite cliffs on the Umgeni River which passes through Howick on its way to the Indian Ocean. The Zulu people called the falls KwaNogqaza, which means "Place of the Tall One". According to local legend the pool at the bottom of the falls is the residence of the Inkhanyamba, an eel like creature with a horse like head. Rising periodically, tornado like, from his lair, an angry Inkhanyamba causes storms with thunder and lightning and even occasionally devastating Tornados and floods. As he sinks back into the tranquillity of the pool, a rainbow stretches over the Falls, restoring peace to the storm battered surrounding countryside. The locals believe that only sangomas can safely approach the falls, and then only to offer prayers and other acts of worship to the inkanyamba, ancestral spirits and the 'Great God'.

Also in Howick are Cascade Falls (25 m) and Shelter Falls (37 m), while Karkloof Falls (105 m) is 16 km to the east. With all the modern conveniences of a larger town, Howick offers a tranquil shopping experience for the locals and visitors alike with a number of shopping centres, each offering a wide range of services and products. There are also a number of schools and higher education opportunities in and around Howick, including Howick High School and Howick Primary School.

Religion is catered for with everything from a Muslim mosque in Howick West to a variety of Christian churches of all denominations. Midmar Dam, on the other side of the N3, offers fun and exciting water sports, from the famous Midmar Mile in February every year to daily water-skiing, yachting and canoeing. Home to the ever popular Highlander Mountain Bike race which attracts a number of mountain biking enthusiasts, and the start of the ever popular Midlands Meander; Howick is a great place to be no matter how old or young you are.

Picnics, Putt-putt, Hikes and Walks, Book stores, Gift shops and the start of the Midlands Meander, great food experiences from a French Bakery to Belgian chocolate, beautiful places to braai or enjoy the convenience of the many and varied Fast Food oulets; or sit down to a truly tasty meal at any of our great restaurants with their own unique blend of flavours.