Malmesbury, South AfricaSwartland North Dutch Reformed ChurchNG Kerk Riebeek-KasteelMamre Nature GardenRiverlands Nature ReserveWellington MuseumBailey's Peak
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Malmesbury

Malmesbury is a town in Western Cape district, South Africa of about 34,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Swartland North Dutch Reformed Church, NG Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel and Mamre Nature Garden.

33.4608° S, 18.7271° EPop. 34,991

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km30
Must-see98
Notable181
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Swartland North Dutch Reformed Church, church near Malmesbury
Must-see

Swartland North Dutch Reformed Church

Church · 1 km

NG Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel, church near Malmesbury
Must-see

NG Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel

Church · 23 km

Mamre Nature Garden, garden near Malmesbury
Must-see

Mamre Nature Garden

Garden · 29 km

Places near Malmesbury by type

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One day from Malmesbury

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:06 pm

164 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Malmesbury
  2. Riverlands Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Mamre Nature Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Wellington Museumchurch · 30 min
  5. Bailey's Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  6. NG Kerk Riebeek-Kasteelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Malmesbury
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Malmesbury?

Swartland North Dutch Reformed Church (church, about 1 km), NG Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel (church, about 23 km), Mamre Nature Garden (garden, about 29 km), Riverlands Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 16 km), Wellington Museum (church, about 41 km), Bailey's Peak (peak, about 45 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malmesbury?

30 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malmesbury?

Kanonkop, about 25 km by road; Bobbejaanberg (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Malmesbury?

Riverlands Nature Reserve, about 16 km by road; Mamre Nature Garden (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Malmesbury?

Start in Malmesbury, visit Riverlands Nature Reserve, then Mamre Nature Garden, then Wellington Museum, then Bailey's Peak, then NG Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.