The people at Nieuwoudtville proclaim that theirs is a tranquil way of life. It’s a fitting description and a feeling of tranquillity is exactly what you experience when you have left the hurly-burly of Cape Town behind you and you pull in for your first cup of coffee away from home at Kardoesie.

Located on the West Coast Way Wild Route

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.

Nieuwoudtville is located on the West Coast Way Wild Route. Back in the 1970s the late T.V. Bulpin, a prolific South African author on South African towns and their history, described Nieuwoudtville as “consisting of a cluster of houses, windpumps and trees sheltering in a hollow in the plain”.

It still rings true but it doesn’t give credit to the majestic Neo-Gothic sandstone church (it’s a national monument), the Quiver Tree Forest on the hills just outside of the town and the Nieuwoudtville Wild Flower Reserve.
Nieuwoudtville and the surrounding farms have more than their share of guest houses, farmhouses and cottages which allow you to discover some hidden treasures in the district.
At The Nedersetting (it means ‘settlement’) they serve wholesome boerekos in a lovely sandstone building. At the Nieuwoudtville Hotel, the bar is intimate and cosy and the stories might just make you stay far longer than you originally intended to do.

You can’t help but notice Protea Motors, the only garage in town, as you drive in. Vintage cars are embedded into the outside walls and a big collection of vintage motorcycles, amongst other things, can be seen inside.

Ask around and you will also hear about the Hantam Botanical Garden, the Nieuwoudtville Waterfall, the Hantam Kloof Bazaar, the Rooibos Heritage Route that starts in Nieuwoudtville, the original sandstone farm buildings, the dolerite koppies and the Glacial Pavement.

So much in one town – and then there’s still Piketberg, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Wupperthal, Vanrhynsdorp and Garies to visit as well!

Find Nieuwoudtville on the West Coast Way Wild Route.

Open 7 days a week
Distance from Cape Town: 353.3 km
Where: N7
Coordinates: 31.3746° S, 19.1107° E
Contact: +27 (0)27 218 1336 | [email protected]

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.