Newlands Forest, Cape Town

Name: Newlands Forest
Address: Cape Town, South Africa

#94 among attractions in Cape Town

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Newlands Forest is a conservancy area on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, beside the suburb of Newlands, Cape Town. It is owned and maintained by the Table Mountain National Parks Board, along with the City Parks Department of Cape Town, and includes a Fire Station, Nursery and Reservoir. ()

Coordinates: 33°58'15"S, 18°26'30"E

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Newlands Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cavendish Square, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Zoo.

1.2 miSW
Nature reserve with mountain views
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
31 min walk • Nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is not only a verdant retreat but also a world-renowned botanical showcase of South Africa's unique flora. Established in 1913 to preserve the country's indigenous plant life...
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cavendish Square, Cape Town
36 min walk • Cavendish Square is a premier shopping destination nestled in the heart of the leafy suburb of Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa. This upscale shopping center is a hub of retail, dining, and entertainment, offering a sophisticated shopping experience that caters...
1.4 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Cape Town, Cape Town
37 min walk • The University of Cape Town is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College making it the oldest higher education institute in South Africa.
1.2 miNE
Zoo
Groote Schuur Zoo, Cape Town
30 min walk • The Groote Schuur Zoo was a 2-hectare zoo in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1931 at the request of deceased Cecil Rhodes, it was free of charge and a very popular attraction in Cape Town until its closure sometime between 1975 and 1985.
1.4 miNE
Library
University of Cape Town Libraries, Cape Town
36 min walk • University of Cape Town Libraries is the library system of the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa. The library system holds roughly 1.2 million print volumes and over 100,500 print and online journal subscriptions.
1 miW
Nature, Mountain, Historic walking areas
Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park
25 min walk • Maclear's Beacon is a triangulation station used in Maclear's arc measurement for Earth's circumference determination. The beacon is on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated on the Eastern end on the plateau of the mountain. The beacon is 1,086 metres above sea level.
1.1 miN
Nature, Mountain
Devil's Peak, Cape Town
29 min walk • Devil's Peak is part of the mountainous backdrop to Cape Town, South Africa. When looking at Table Mountain from the city centre, or when looking at the standard picture postcard view of the mountain, the skyline is from left to right: the spire of Devil's Peak, the flat mesa of Table Mountain, the dome of Lion's Head and Signal Hill.