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B u l b C a p i t a l O f
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Nieuwoudtville is situated at the top of the Bokkeveld mountains, surrounded within a radius of 15 miles by four different vegetation areas: the Hantam, Bushmanland, the Knersvlakte and Namaqualand. When leaving the top of Vanrhyn's Pass, the vegetation changes to Cape Fynbos. However, within another 12 miles, it changes to succulent- Karoo. The spring flowers include many rare bulbs unique to the area and scientists from all over the world visit the reserve. It is also called "The Bulb Kingdom of the World". (... from www.araly.com where you will find a host of information on the region's flowers)
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The picturesque small town of Nieuwoudtville came into being in 1897 and has a visible higher rainfall than the surrounding areas. Nieuwoudtville is famous for its astonishing wild flowers during spring and autumn and also have the richest concentration of bulb species in the world. The great mass of orange "bulbbinellas" on the farm, Glenlyon is a sight worth seeing. The town is characterized by its warm, sandstone buildings, which is covered by shady trees, while the Nieuwoudtville waterfall (5km further north), which plunges 100 meters into the mountain crevice is a sight worth seeing.
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Tourist Information
The Town Clerk
Voortrekker Street
PO Box 52
Nieuwoudtville, 8180
Tel : +27 (0) 27 218 1336 |
Main Attractions and Activities
The Old Dutch Reformed church
Glacier rock pavement
Khoi San Paintings
Oorlogskloof Nature Reservation
Waterfall
Matjiesfontein Farmstall |
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