The Battlefields - Legends of the Zulu Kingdom
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Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
zoom Newcastle Town Hall Photo: Newcastle Publicity |
Originally known as Post Halt Two on
the journey between Port Natal-Durban
and the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek
(Transvaal), the town was referred to
as Viljoensdorp by the Boers during
their brief occupation in 1899.
At the junction of three provinces,
this 'natural' destination and
departure point for travellers is now
the largest town in northern KwaZulu-
Natal...with all the amenities and
advantages of city life a mere ten
minutes' drive from scenic, pristine
mountain countryside.
Newcastle was named after the Earl of Newcastle who was, in
1864, the Colonial Secretary in Queen Victoria's
Government. The township was set out by Dr Sutherland who
later became the Surveyor General of Natal.
This cosmopolitan character is
celebrated annually over the first
week in September - with the
International Village Festival.
Battles & Sites
Monuments & Memorials
Museums
Guides
Culture & Crafts
Adventure Sports & Outdoor
Recreation
Accommodation
Recreation & Entertainment
For more information contact
Newcastle Publicity Association.
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