
Nieuwoudtville
Afrikaans name: Nieuwoudtville

Nieuwoudtville
Photo © Johan van Zyl
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.

Dutch Reformed Church (1906)
Photo © Johan van Zyl

Shop in Nieuwoudtville
Photo © Johan van Zyl

Surrounding countryside
Photo © Johan van Zyl
References and further reading
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 31Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 77
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 158
On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 116
Journey Through the Living Deserts of South Africa - Author: CM Dean - Published: 2005 - Page: 146
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 338
go! - Issue 195 - Author: - Published: 2024 - Page: 96
go! Drive & Camp No 19 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 56
go! - Issue 086 - Author: - Published: 2013 - Page: 60
go! - Issue 151 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 37
go! - Issue 158 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 34
Essential Birding: Western South Africa - Author: Callan Cohen and Claire Spottiswoode - Published: 2000 - Page: 88
Country Life - Issue 277 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 68
Country Life - Issue 277 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 79
Drive Out 4X4 Trail Guide - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 68
Country Life - Issue 254 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 18
Country Life - Issue 181 - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 40
Country Life - Issue 187 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 30
Country Life - Issue 178 - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 60
Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 644 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 40
Country Life - Issue 175 - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 20

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