Namaqualand Towns: NIEUWOUDTVILLE "The Bulb Capitol of the World" HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 31 23S 19 06E) From Vanrhynsdorp, follow the R27 over the Vanrhynspass to Nieuwoudtville. HISTORY The town of Nieuwoudtville was developed on land donated to the Dutch Reformed Church in 1897. Nieuwoudtville has a visible higher rainfall than the surrounding areas, and within a radius of 15 miles, is surrounded by four different vegetation areas: the Hantam, Bushmanland, the Knersvlakte and Namaqualand. The town, famous for its astonishing wild flowers during spring and autumn, have the richest concentration of bulb species in the world and is characterized by its sandstone buildings. ORIGINS OF THE NAME Named after the brothers Nieuwoudt who donated the land to the church. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST Nieuwoudtville Waterfall Nieuwoudtville Wild Flower Reserve WHAT TO DO AND SEE Wildflowers in season Sandstone buildings Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve Wildflowers on the farm Matjiesfontein ACCOMMODATION See "Where to Stay" TOURISM OFFICE Voortrekker Str Tel: 027 218 1316 Fax: 027 218 1052 NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Van Rhynsdorp 50km Calvinia 70km Loeriesfontein 63km