nieuwoudtville,northern cape,south-africa

The town was established in the late 1800’s. Nieuwoudtville is known for its unusual vegetation, it is home to the largest variety of indigenous bulb plants in the world, and Nieuwoudtville Falls on the Doring River, which is about 100m high. The town’s economy is based mostly on sheep ranching.

Attractions and Things to do in Nieuwoudtville

Glacial Rock Striations
Dating back to the Permian era 280 million years ago.

Khoisan Rock Paintings
Can be viewed at Papkuilsfontein

Matjiesfontein Farmstall
Where lunches, teas and snacks can be enjoyed in a historical building surrounded by beautiful wild flowers. Tel 027 218 1217.

Vanrhyns Pass
Where one can enjoy stunning views over the Knersvlakte on the descent to Namakwa’s coastal terrace

Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Ten kilometres south of town, the rugged series of deep ravines incised by the Oorlogskloof River offers hiking trails (two 50km four-day hiking trails and two 1-day walks) and a home to several rare bird species, including booted eagles, black storks and gymnogene. The reserve spans 5 577 hectares. Tel 027 218 1159.

Quiver Tree Forest
On Rondekop flower route.

Waterfall
The Nieuwoudtville Falls, a 100m wonder on the Doring River.

Wild Flower Reserve
On Glenlyon, with displays of over 500 000 endemic Bulbinella.

	Nieuwoudtville
	The town was established in the late 1800’s. Nieuwoudtville is known for its unusual vegetation, it is home to the largest variety of indigenous bulb plants in the world, and Nieuwoudtville Falls on the Doring River, which is about 100m high. The town’s economy is based mostly on sheep ranching. Attractions and Things to do in Nieuwoudtville Glacial Rock Striations Dating back to the Permian era 280 million years ago. Khoisan Rock Paintings Can be viewed at Papkuilsfontein Matjiesfontein Farmstall Where lunches, teas and snacks can be enjoyed in a historical building surrounded by beautiful wild flowers. Tel 027 218 1217. Vanrhyns Pass Where one can enjoy stunning views over the Knersvlakte on the descent to Namakwa’s coastal terrace Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve Ten kilometres south of town, the rugged series of deep ravines incised by the Oorlogskloof River offers hiking trails (two 50km four-day hiking trails and two 1-day walks) and a home to several rare bird species, including booted eagles, black storks and gymnogene. The reserve spans 5 577 hectares. Tel 027 218 1159. Quiver Tree Forest On Rondekop flower route. Waterfall The Nieuwoudtville Falls, a 100m wonder on the Doring River. Wild Flower Reserve On Glenlyon, with displays of over 500 000 endemic Bulbinella.
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