Places to visit near

Newlands

Newlands is a town in Western Cape district, South Africa of about 5,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 253 places to visit: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Arderne Gardens and Wynberg Park.

33.9785° S, 18.4481° EPop. 5,343

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Within 30 km247 places
Within 50 km253
Must-see104
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Newlands

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:57 pm

28 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 Newlands
  2. Rondebosch Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Georgechurch · 30 min
  4. South African Jewish Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Glen Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Waterworks Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newlands
Today’s loopNewlandsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newlands?

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Arderne Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Wynberg Park (cave, about 3 km), Table Mountain (Maclear's Beacon) (viewpoint, about 3 km), Keurboom Park (park, about 3 km), Devil's Peak (peak, about 3 km).

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

253 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 24 beaches & coast, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Newlands?

Ascension Ravine, about 2 km by road; Fernwood Peak (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Newlands?

King's Blockhouse, about 4 km by road; Queen's Blockhouse (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newlands?

Start in Newlands, visit Rondebosch Park, then Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St George, then South African Jewish Museum, then Glen Beach, then Waterworks Museum, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.