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Newcastle
Afrikaans name: Newcastle
Newcastle CBD
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KwaZulu-Natal
Newcastle is the third largest city in KwaZulu-Natal behind Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Newcastle was founded in 1864 and was named after the Duke of Newcastle who was the British Colonial Secretary.
Accommodation in NewcastleThe city is well known for its steel production and coal mining. In recent years there has been considerable expansion in the textile industry. The main farming activities in the surrounding areas are maize, dairy and beef.
There are a number of interesting things to do in around Newcastle including visiting Fort Amiel and Chelmsford Nature Reserve which is on the road to Ladysmith.
There are numerous types of accommodation in the city including hotels, bed and breakfasts, lodges and more.
Another view of the Newcastle CBD
Photo © Steven Herbert
Town Hall
Photo © Steven Herbert
References and further reading
Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2019 - Page: 134Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 238
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 158
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 338
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 91
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 118