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This thriving commercial centre was named after Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom. It has links with 27 sister Newcastle towns dotted about the Western World. The cosmopolitan character of Newcastle is celebrated annually, in the first week of September, when The International Village Festival is held.
Located on the alternative route linking Gauteng and Durban, between The KwaZulu-Natal Battlefield Route towns of Volksrust and Ladysmith, Newcastle visitors can inspect the sites of some of the major battles fought during The first War of Independence, including The Battle of Majuba, where the British suffered their final defeat. O'Neil's cottage, where the peace treaty was signed signalling the end of hostilities (for a few years) is situated just outside the town on the road to Volksrust.
Having all the sporting and leisure amenities enjoyed by major cities, Newcastle also offers its visitors the chance to experience the wonders of the countryside, with the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains being a short ten minutes drive away, in any direction.
A wide variety of accommodation establishments and conference facilities are available in the city of Newcastle.
Review Accommodation - Blackrock Casino hotel accommodation in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
wheretostay.co.za/blackrockcasino
En route from Durban to Johannesburg, you may need a New Castle accommodation stop-over - visit the Blackrock Casino in Newcastle, KZN. Really great New Castle hotel accommodation right in the heart of the Midlands and Battlefields. The Blackrock Casino offers luxury 4 star hotel midlands accommodation, and a buzzing casino.
If you're not gambling in the action packed New Castle casino, you should try the Blackrock Wellness Centre, as well as the Mid City Grill, which serves delicious seafood and curries.
We never imagined that such world class Midlands accommodation and entertainment could be right off the main N3 highway. On our return we'll do a little detour and try some interesting B&B accommodation in The Midlands or perhaps a nice Drakensberg resort? I hear that Cathedral Peak and Drakensberg Gardens are really great Drakensberg Hotels.
Valda and John Black
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 Carnegie Art Gallery: less than 5 km
The Carnegie Art Gallery, is a public Art Museum situated in the CBD of Newcastle, adjacent to the Municipal Gardens For more info visit Carnegie Art Gallery Kilbarchan Golf Club: less than 5 km
Holes: 9
Par: M 72, W 72
Tel: 082 337 9373
Kilbarchan, New Castle
Newcastle Golf Club: less than 5 km
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Tel: 034 318 2088
No 22 FW Beyers Avenue, Newcastle
 Monte Vista Casino: less than 5 km
 O'Neils Cottage in Newcastle: less than 5 km
O'Neils Cottage in Newcastle is the sight of negotiations undertaken between the British and the Boers, after the Battle of Majuba. The old stone building belonged to R.C O'Neil, and the treaty which was signed there brought an end to the First War of  Fort Amiel: less than 5 km
Fort Amiel, situated in Newcastle, was built in 1876 by Major Charles Frederick Amiel and a force of two hundred men from the 80th Staffordshire Volunteers. The Fort was to serve as a supply depot, transit camp, and hospital for the British during the | |
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Haggards on Hilldrop in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
The original homestead now houses the breakfast room, dining room, offices and 3 stylishly furnished rooms decorated to suit the original history and ideal for the overseas visitor to relate themselves with Newcastle history. We also offer another... |
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Guest House Kestrels in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
The guesthouse offers its visitors breakfast, with a unique dining area and open
bar. Drinks with friends can be enjoyed on the veranda. The spacious living room
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Zinyati Lodge in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Zinyati Lodge offers modern chalets and thatched roof Zulu Huts. A variety
of double, single and family rooms, (all en-suite) are available. Thirty rooms
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Schuilklip Game Farm in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Accommodation consists of 4 comfortable chalets each with its own lapa,
built in braai and boma fire place for you to enjoy each other's company. Each
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Tramonto Boutique Hotel in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
This luxury boutique hotel boasts 31 spacious rooms, (8 Self Catering & 14 Standard rooms, 1 disabled friendly room, 7 Superior rooms and 1 Executive Suite). The rooms are furnished with solid wooden furniture and superior quality fabric. |
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This thriving commercial centre was named after Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom. It has links with 27 sister Newcastle towns dotted about the Western World. The cosmopolitan character of Newcastle is celebrated annually, in the first week of September, when The International Village Festival is held.
Located on the alternative route linking Gauteng and Durban, between The KwaZulu-Natal Battlefield Route towns of Volksrust and Ladysmith, Newcastle visitors can inspect the sites of some of the major battles fought during The first War of Independence, including The Battle of Majuba, where the British suffered their final defeat. O'Neil's cottage, where the peace treaty was signed signalling the end of hostilities (for a few years) is situated just outside the town on the road to Volksrust.
Having all the sporting and leisure amenities enjoyed by major cities, Newcastle also offers its visitors the chance to experience the wonders of the countryside, with the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains being a short ten minutes drive away, in any direction.
A wide variety of accommodation establishments and conference facilities are available in the city of Newcastle.
Review Accommodation - Blackrock Casino hotel accommodation in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
wheretostay.co.za/blackrockcasino
En route from Durban to Johannesburg, you may need a New Castle accommodation stop-over - visit the Blackrock Casino in Newcastle, KZN. Really great New Castle hotel accommodation right in the heart of the Midlands and Battlefields. The Blackrock Casino offers luxury 4 star hotel midlands accommodation, and a buzzing casino.
If you're not gambling in the action packed New Castle casino, you should try the Blackrock Wellness Centre, as well as the Mid City Grill, which serves delicious seafood and curries.
We never imagined that such world class Midlands accommodation and entertainment could be right off the main N3 highway. On our return we'll do a little detour and try some interesting B&B accommodation in The Midlands or perhaps a nice Drakensberg resort? I hear that Cathedral Peak and Drakensberg Gardens are really great Drakensberg Hotels.
Valda and John Black
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