Valley of Waves Entrance Fee in 2026
Short answer: Day-visitor tickets for the Valley of Waves at Sun City in 2026 are sold in advance through TicketPro and (per Sun International) are priced differently for weekdays vs weekends: Adults ~ R415 (weekdays) / R470 (weekends); Children (3–12) ~ R305 (weekdays) / R370 (weekends); children 2 years and under: free. Hotel guests, Sun Vacation Club residents and eligible MVG members receive complimentary access. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
What the official sources say (key facts)
- Prices (day visitors): Sun International lists day-visitor Valley of Waves rates of R415 per adult (Mon–Fri) and R470 per adult (Sat–Sun & public holidays); children (3–12) R305 weekdays / R370 weekends. Children under 2 enter free. These rates were published on Sun International’s Sun City pages and remain the official guide for 2026. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
- Who gets free access: Guests staying in Sun City hotels, Sun Vacation Club residents, and certain MVG members enter the Valley of Waves free of charge (subject to the membership/room-card rules listed by Sun International). (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
- How to buy tickets: Day-visitor tickets must be pre-purchased online (TicketPro) — Sun City states tickets are limited each day and are not sold at the resort gates. Plan to buy before you travel. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
- Limited availability & access rules: Access to Sun City Resort (and therefore the Valley of Waves) is restricted to hotel/resort residents, MVG members, guests with confirmed golf bookings and those with pre-purchased day-visitor tickets — capacity limits can apply, especially on peak days and public holidays. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
- Extras & hires: Sun International lists on-site hire items (towels, life jackets, umbrellas, lockers) and deposits/fees for these. These are additional to entry prices and subject to change. Check the official rates before you go. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
Practical tips for visiting in 2026
- Buy tickets on TicketPro before you travel. Sun City warns that ticket availability is limited and on-site sales are not available. (Ticketpro)
- Choose weekdays if possible. Weekday tickets are cheaper than weekend/public holiday rates. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
- Bring ID/cards if you’re a hotel guest or MVG member. Complimentary entry for residents and members requires presentation of the relevant card/confirmation. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
- Budget for extras. Towels, lockers and life jackets may carry small additional charges or deposits. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
Where this information comes from
Primary sources used were the Sun International Sun City pages (Valley of Waves / Rates / Day Visitor info) and the TicketPro listing for Sun City day tickets — these are the authoritative sources for current ticketing and entry rules. (Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group)
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