| Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town » Cape Town » Newlands On the upper reaches of the Liesbeeck River nestles the fashionable suburb of Newlands. As all South African sport enthusiasts know, Newlands is home to the Western Province Rugby Union. The famous letter writer, Lady Anne Barnard, had her home in Newlands – today the fashionable Vineyard Hotel. Dutch Governor Adriaan van der Stel also built his country house here. HISTORICAL VIEW SA Rugby Museum One of the largest rugby museums in the world, housing a valuable collection of rugby mementos dating back to 1891. Obelisk The site of Herschel’s telescope, erected here in 1842. Ohlsson’s Brewery Oldest brewery in the country. Guided tours offered. NATURE Newlands Forest Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ACTIVITIES Bungee Jumping Sport Badminton WP Badminton Association Horse Racing Kenilworth Race Course Rugby WP Rugby Football Union Swimming Newlands Swimming Pool ATTRACTIONS Arderne Gardens One of the most spectacular gardens of the Victorian era. Established in 1845 by Ralph Henry Arderne. Josephine Mill Cape Town’s only surviving and operational watermill, built in 1840. Guided walks, Sunday Summer Concerts and Winter Schools are popular.
Accommodation in and around Newlands Erica Guest House accommodation in Newlands
Sunny garden cottage, self catering, accommodates up to 4.Phone, T.V., swimming-pool, off-street secure parking, centrally situated for good shopping, train station, sports facilities. Short drive to mountain hikes and beaches. Large main room consis... More
 CapeAngel Guest House accommodation in Newlands
Situated just ten minutes from the centre of Cape Town nestled in the tranquil suburb of Fernwood Newlands, Guesthouse provides luxurious accommodation for the business executive and the sohpisticated traveller. Accomplished owner Lynn Angel personal... More
 Mountain Views accommodation in Newlands
The Guesthouse is centrally situated in Newlands, Cape Town's beautiful leafy suburb and close to The Sports Science Institute, the Newlands Southern Sun Hotel , the Vineyard Hotel Conference Centre and UCT. With its own entrance, the three ... More
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