GC43P3T Nieuwoudtville - The Bulb & Flower Capital (Traditional Cache) in Northern Cape, South Africa created by willemvzyl

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Knagur Green: Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

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A cache by willemvzyl Message this owner

Hidden : 1/1/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A micro cache hidden in a rural town on the Oorlogskloof Flower Route in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

This tranquil little town lies on the Bokkeveld Plateau where the Cape Fynbos meets the Hantam Karoo, Boesmanland, and Knersvlakte, well-situated as a starting point for travel along the seasonal flower routes.

The Khoi San inhabited this area for centuries before settlers arrived in 1730, and rock art is abundant in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve and on the surrounding farms. During this period vast herds of game roamed the Bokkeveld Plateau (Antelope Plateau), hence its name.

After the late 1700s wild herds were replaced with sheep and cattle belonging to the settlers. The early settlers established themselves close to the present town of Nieuwoudtville at Groenrivier and Willemsrivier, where the first formal church building still stands.

Sights to see include the:

- Neo-Gothic Sandstone Church (a national monument)

- Local historical sandstone ruins

- Quiver Tree Forest (Aloe Dichotoma)

- Glacial pavement

- Rock art

- Bulb nursery

- Wild flower reserve

- Hantam National Botanical Garden

- Oorlogskloof Nature Rserve

- Niewoudtville Waterfall Reserve

Be sure to try and visit the area during the flower season!