Attractions IN Newlands
Botanical Gardens / Landmarks / Mandela Route
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African ...
Landmarks
Newlands Cricket Grounds
It isn't surprising that the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, is affectionately dubbed the most beautiful of its kind in the world. Table Mountain and Devil's Peak stand as dramatic backdrops to the game; while the verdant, leafy suburb of Newlands ...
Forests / Landmarks
Newlands Forest
Newlands Forest is well loved by locals. The green, peaceful space is all that remains of former dense, indigenous forest covering much of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Back then the forest served as part of the ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Newlands Rugby Stadium
Ever since the first matches played here in 1890, Newlands has become one of the world's most respected rugby stadiums. The second oldest test venue in the world, Newlands is now a modern 51 000 capacity stadium and has witnessed countless dramatic ...
Forests / Landmarks
Upper Liesbeek River Garden
The Liesbeek River is reputedly the oldest urbanised river in the country. The first river ever named by Jan van Riebeeck, he called it after a little river in the Netherlands. Today about 70% of it is canalised. You'll find the Upper Liesbeek River ...
Botanical Gardens / Landmarks
Van Riebeeck's Hedge
Up on the banks above the stream at which children play, on the lower slopes of the Kirstenbosch gardens, lies the magic forest - a haven for children who love to clamber in and on the several huge, ancient trees ...
Attractions AROUND Newlands
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Forests
Cecilia Forest
Cecilia Forest is a beautiful part of Constantia in which to walk. There are a number of routes to choose from, the most popular of which begins at the Cecilia Forest car park where Rhodes and Hohenhort Drives meet. You do need to watch out for the forks ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Dams on Table Mountain
There are five dams on top of the table top, accessible via a number of hikes up the mountain. The dams - The Woodhead, Hely-Hutchinson, De Villiers, Alexandria and Victoria - are all on the mountain's back ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Groote Schuur Zoo
Cape Town used to have a zoo. Originally built in 1897 by Cecil John Rhodes to house a couple of lions and a leopard given to him, it went on to house his private menagerie, one he hoped to grow until it contained animals ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Rondebosch Common
Rondebosch Common is unusual - it is not state, municipal or regional council land. In fact it is a donation of private land by Cecil John Rhodes in his will to be left as a permanent open space for the people of Cape Town. It is also a National ...
Popular Tourist Routes
The Old Wagon Road to the Forest
Cape Town's Main Road (M4) runs from the southern corner of the Castle, around Devil's Peak and through the rowdy streets of Woodstock, Salt River, Observatory and Mowbray all the way to Muizenberg. It ...
... and a little further afield
Airports / Landmarks
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport is the base from which millions of international travellers begin their exploration of this uniquely beautiful country. It is the second largest airport in South Africa, second only to the OR Tambo International Airport in ...
Entertainment / Shopping
Cape Town Shopping
For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly inexpensive and as many of South Africa's most talented ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous
Chart Farm
Lying at the top of Wynberg Park with incredible views out over the vineyards of Constantia, Chart Farm is one of those little escapes about which only the locals know. It's one of the only places where you can pick your own roses in Cape Town and the ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Chelsea Village
The quiet lanes of Wynberg's Chelsea Village are reminiscent of a little English village high street. It's also known as Little Chelsea or Wynberg Village, after London's Chelsea. The collection of Cape Georgian buildings is one of ...
Wine Routes
Constantia Wine Route
Rich in heritage & beauty, the Constantia Wine Route comprises of Groot Constantia, Buitenverwachting and Klein Constantia. Constantia was one of the first wine-producing areas of the Western Cape. Groot Constantia is one of the first and finest examples ...
Cultural / Miscellaneous
East Wynberg Historical Walk
This particular historical walk in Wynberg you will find on a map that you can get from the library in Wynberg, or from the Old Wynberg Village Society who were instrumental in producing it. It is one of a series of maps designed to promote walking ...
Museums / Landmarks / National Monuments
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is the oldest producing wine estate in the country and has played a pivotal role in wine for over three centuries. It was first owned (when it incorporated Klein Constantia and some of Bergvliet) by Simon van der Stel, himself an avid ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Groote Schuur Hospital
Groote Schuur Hospital, visible against the backdrop of Devil's Peak, and, not only the site of the first heart transplant, but also one of the main teaching hospitals in South Africa. Groote Schuur Hospital, or GSH, is a Central Hospital which forms ...
Museums
Irma Stern Museum
Established in 1971 in the house the artist lived in for almost four decades. Several of the rooms are furnished as she arranged them while upstairs there is a commercial gallery used by contemporary artists. A lively temporary exhibition programme is ...
Entertainment
Kenilworth Racecourse
The oldest racecourse in the country, Kenilworth is steeped in tradition and history. With its enviable geographic location and beauty, it has long been a favourite racing venue among both South African and overseas visitors. Kenilworth Racecourse is ...
Newlands as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Athlone, Claremont, Constantia Valley, Harfield Village, Kenilworth, Lansdowne, Mowbray, Observatory, Ottery, Pinelands, Plumstead, Rondebosch, Rosebank, Wynberg
Staying Overnight
Squirrels Way Cottage
Three self catering cottages offering fully equipped family accommodation in the leafy suburb of Newlands in Cape Town. Each cottage has its own ...
No. 9 Keurboom
No 9 Keurboom in Newlands is perfect for those here on business or pleasure as you are close major transport routes, top Cape Town attractions a...
Hedge House
Hedge House is a guest house located in a peaceful pocket of Newlands. Four en-suite rooms, with separate entrances and comfortably furnished wit...
Newlands Homestay
Newlands Homestay offers luxury double and twin-bedded accommodation. Both rooms have private entrances, accessed from a tranquil & secluded gard...
Panorama Guest House
Panorama Guest House is nestled right against the slopes of Table Mountain, and offers direct access to the Table Mountain Reserve. The guest hou...
Newlands Cottage
Newlands Cottage is an attractive, self-catering cottage with small private garden in the convenient Newlands / Rondebosch area. This is right be...
Vineyard Hotel
An hotel serving one of the world's great cities, run with passion and attention to detail, The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, is known f...
Avenue Torquay
Avenue Torquay offers comfortable accommodation in the leafy suburb of Claremont in Cape Town. This ideal location means you are close to the bus...
Wild Olive Guest House
The Wild Olive Guest House prides itself on offering a warm welcome for all its guests. We have well appointed rooms that are comfortable and tas...
Fernwood Manor
Fernwood Manor is an elegant colonial style home in the leafy suburb of Newlands surrounded by lush greenery with wonderful mountain views. Our e...
Riversong Guest House
Enjoy affordable luxury and tranquillity set in the heart of Newlands. Riversong Guest House is beautifully furnished and offers 4 star quality a...
Newlands Guest House
Situated against the backdrop of Table Mountain on a quiet road in Upper Newlands, the Newlands Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodatio...
Westfield Guest House
Westfield Guest House offers Cape Town bed & breakfast accommodation in the heart of Newlands in the Southern Suburbs. Need a place to relax, a h...
Neighbourgood Newlands
Neighbourgood Newlands offers a unique living and working experience, in the upmarket suburb of Newlands. This 120 suite Cape Town hotel offers s...
Bradclin Sport
Bradclin Sport, Newlands is situated in a modern, secure complex within walking distance of Newlands Rugby and the Sports Science Institute of So...
The Andros Boutique Hotel
The Andros is a gracious Cape Dutch homestead, dating from the early 1900's, set in 5000 sqm of mature, park like gardens. It is positioned in th...
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