Attractions IN Newcastle
Mountain Passes
Brandon's Pass
Brandon's Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in the country. It has also earned its place on a list of 'dangerous roads' in South Africa. Perhaps because it is seldom driven, other than by offroad enthusiasts, not much is known about the ...
Nature Reserves
Chelmsford Nature Reserve
The Chelmsford Nature Reserve, situated on the Ngagane River, lies just 70 kilometres from Ladysmith and is the site of the third largest dam in KwaZulu Natal, a wonderful venue for swimming, soaking up the sun and enjoying various water sports. The dam, ...
Mountain Passes
Laing's Nek Pass
On the journey between Newcastle, the third largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, and Volksrust, a town in Mpumalanga, one travels through the Drakensberg range of mountains along a pass known as Laing's Nek Pass. The pass follows the easiest route through this ...
Mountain Passes
Muller's Pass
Known as one of the 'gates of the frontier' Muller's Pass - together with Botha's Pass - leads down into the northern corner of KwaZulu-Natal from the highlands of the Free State with its undulating green slopes in the Drakensberg richly endowed with ...
Mountain Passes
Normandien Pass
The Normandien Pass links Memel in the Free State with Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. The pass is gravel that by all accounts has seen better days, which for the seasoned traveller only makes it more exciting, particularly when you add the many switchbacks, ...
Attractions AROUND Newcastle
Mountain Passes
Colling's Pass
Colling's Pass (often called Collin's Pass) is one of several mountain passes in the mountains where KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State meet. This area is peppered with mountain passes: Verkykerskop, De Beers Pass, Colling's Pass, Normandien ...
Mountain Passes
Endoumeni Pass
This tarred pass winds off the R68 from Dundee, heading south west to Wasbank. The pass itself begins its gentle undulation about 9 km from Dundee, the road running roughly parallel with the R602. To find the pass head out of Dundee along Victoria ...
Nature Reserves / Lakes / Dams
Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
Lying virtually at the foot of the rugged Spioenkop Mountain, the dam was the site of one of the most bloody battles to ensue during the Anglo-Boer War in an attempt to lift the Siege of Ladysmith, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve is 4 400 hectares of thorn ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Bloedrivierpoort Pass
Bloedrivierpoort Pass (Blood River Poort Pass) is a gravel pass that connects to the Battle Bloedrivierpoort Memorial; not to be confused with the Battle of Blood River Memorial, which also lies close to Dundee. Where the Battle of Blood ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Blood River Vlei
The Blood River Vlei lies 20 km south-west of Vryheid, one of the most important wetlands in the area around the towns of Volksrust, Wakkerstroom and Memel. This part of KwaZulu-Natal's Midlands is a series of gently rolling hills on a plateau ...
Memorials
Bloukrans Monument
The Bloukrans Monument marks the communal grave of those Voortrekkers - men, women and children, along with their servants - killed on the banks of the Bloukrans River in what went down in history as nothing short of a massacre by the Zulus, in the year ...
Nature Reserves
Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve
Found just outside the little town of Eshowe, the Dlinza Forest is one of two indigenous forests that lie close to one another in this southern part of Zululand; the other is Entumeni. Dlinza, 250-hectares of incredibly beautiful forest bisected by ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Entumeni Nature Reserve
Just outside the historical Zululand town of Eshowe, in the heart of the balmy KwaZulu-Natal Province, lies the beautiful forest reserve of Entumeni. This is a small nature reserve, occupying only about 750 hectares, but is rich in plant- and animal ...
Golf Courses
Eshowe Hills Golf Course
The Eshowe Country Club is situated on the Eshowe Hills Eco Estate in Eshowe and as such meanders through the famous Dhlinza Forest and grasslands which are rich in indigenous fauna and flora. Strict environmental controls have ensured that the local ...
Museums
Fort Durnford Museum
Fort Durnford was built out of local sandstone in a strong rectangular shape with thick, high walls and a couple of prominant towers. It was built to serve as a stronghold on a rise overlooking the old military post at Bushman's River drift. It is said ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Klipfontein Bird Sanctuary
Klipfontein resulted when sewage water was diverted into a neglected grassland in 1995, producing a small, but highly productive, wetland, particularly for flufftail and rail bird enthusiasts. This is just one of Vryheid's forest, wetland, ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Ladysmith Town Hall
Ladysmith, the little country town, might lie on the south-western perimeter of the Battlefields Route, but it also played a rather prominent role in the 118-day siege of the Anglo-Boer War. Like other old towns in South Africa, it has a rather imposing ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Mangeni Falls
This rather beautiful and remote waterfall deserves greater regard. Surrounded by open grassland and rural settlements it is seldom visited, unless as part of an organised tour of the Battlefields, or the Southern KwaZulu-Natal birding route. It was ...
Newcastle as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Babanango, Biggarsberg, Dundee, Elandslaagte, Estcourt, Greytown, Isandlwana, Ladysmith, Nambiti Private Game Reserve, Paulpietersburg, Rorkes Drift, Spioenkop, Ulundi, Utrecht, Vryheid, Weenen, Winterton
Staying Overnight
WoodStay Lodge
Located outside Newcastle, WoodStay Lodge offers self catering accommodation in three units. The safe and peaceful small holding has a farm atmos...
The Hills Guest House
The Hills Guest House is a beautiful retreat offering accommodation in Newcastle with stunning garden views. From here you are within easy reach ...
Grey Goose Game Lodge
The Grey Goose Game Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Newcastle in KwaZulu Natal. Whether for business or pleasure, the lodge provides a won...
The Meadows Guest House
The Meadows Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in Newcastle in KwaZulu Natal. The establishment is close to shops, restaurants and amen...
Luxury Heights Guesthouse
Luxury Heights Guesthouse is located in Hutten Heights in Newcastle. If you're ready to step out and explore the area, our accommodation is conve...
Leighton Court
Leighton Court is a guest house that is situated in Newcastle. The accommodation is ideal for guests looking for a comfortable stopover, for eith...
Hutten Heights Boutique Lodge
Hutten Heights Boutique Lodge offers accommodation in Newcastle. While at Hutten Heights Boutique Lodge you can make use of the gardens and take ...
32 on Beardall Street
Experience the convenience and tranquility of 32 On Beardall Street. Close to all amenities, our B&B offers comfortable accommodation in Newcastl...
The OutLook Guest House
The OutLook Guest House offers Newcastle B&B accommodation just 1.4km from Amajuba Mall. The guest house has a well-manicured green garden and is...
NN Jacaranda Guest House
NN Jacaranda Guesthouse is located in Arbor Park, Newcastle just 500 metres away from the Black Rock and close to Newcastle Mall. It offers a cho...
Patterson B&B
Patterson B&B offers accommodation in the Battlefields town of Newcastle and is within close driving distance of the Amajuba Mall. On ste facilit...
Snips Accommodation
Snips Accommodation offers accommodation to groups, contractors and individuals at very affordable rates on a smallholding. Snips offers a choice...
Newcastle Inn
This Northern KwaZulu-Natal Hotel has 165 superbly appointed hotel rooms. Breakfast is included in the rates. There is a restaurant on site. The ...
Haggards on Hilldrop
Offering fine accommodation, the four star graded Haggards on Hilldrop provides the best of both worlds with its value for money offering, opulen...
Pheasant's Rest Guest House
Pheasant's Rest is situated in the quiet suburb of Aviary Hill, Newcastle, where a warm welcome awaits you from the hosts. The bed and breakfast ...
The Tuscan Garden
The Tuscan Garden is an exclusive boutique-style guesthouse offering accommodation in Newcastle in the luscious northern part of KZN province in ...
New Haven Guest House
New Haven Guest House is situated in the charming town of Newcastle and offers guest accommodation in a choice of rooms. The double bedrooms are ...
Airport Lodge Newcastle
Airport Lodge Newcastle welcomes each guest with a warm heart and is situated at the entrance of Newcastle, off the N11. It is suitable for both ...
Sleep in Beauty Guest House
Welcome to Sleep in Beauty Guest House, an exotic guest house in the upscale suburb of Hutten Heights in Newcastle. The rooms at Sleep in Beauty ...
Tramonto Boutique Hotel
Tramonto Boutique Hotel is located in Signal Hill, Newcastle. Accommodation is offered in relaxing surroundings with art, design, great food and ...
Blessings Guest House
Blessings Guesthouse is located in Newcastle. There are three double rooms each with a double bed and two family double rooms with a double bed a...
ANEW Resort Vulintaba
Nestled amidst the breathtaking amphitheater of the northern Drakensberg mountains, ANEW Resort Vulintaba presents itself as an idyllic country r...
New Bali Bed & Breakfast
New Bali is an upmarket bed and breakfast in Newcastle, in KwaZulu-Natal. The rooms are a harmonious combination of comfort and modernism to meet...
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