Newcastle

Afrikaans name: Newcastle

Newcastle CBD

Photo © Steven Herbert

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.

The 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

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References and further reading

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 118

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 91

On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 251

Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Published: 1986 - Page: 338

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 238

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 158

Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2019 - Page: 134

Newcastle Municipality

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