Northern Cape
The town of Nieuwoudtville is well-known as a destination for people wanting to see the stunning spring flowers. The surrounding countryside is semi-arid and receives its 200mm of rain in winter. Summers are very hot.
Nieuwoudtville is also known for the nearby Nieuwoudtville Waterfall, the Quiver tree "forest", birding and hiking.
Other places to visit include the Historical Sandstone Ruins, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, Nieuwoudtville Wildflower Reserve and the Hantam National Botancial Garden.
There are plenty of places to stay in the area incl;uding Bed and Breakfasts, Lodges and Guest Houses.
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Dutch Reformed Church (1906)
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Photo © Johan van Zyl
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Shop in Nieuwoudtville
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Photo © Johan van Zyl
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Surrounding countryside
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Photo © Johan van Zyl
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Top References
Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 644 - Author: - Year Published: 2015 - Page: 40
Country Life - Issue 175 - Author: - Year Published: 2011 - Page: 20
Country Life - Issue 178 - Author: - Year Published: 2011 - Page: 60
Essential Birding: Western South Africa - Author: Callan Cohen and Claire Spottiswoode - Year Published: 2000 - Page: 88
go! - Issue 086 - Author: - Year Published: 2013 - Page: 60
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 338
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 31
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