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With the upper part of the majestic Drakensberg Mountain curling alongside the west side of the town, Newcastle has all the amenities of a city and the charm of a country town. It is the heart of the Amajuba Birding Meander, which boasts some of the finest birding sites in the country. Dunblane Estate situated at the base of the Drakensberg Mountain Range is set to be a huge draw card for Nature Lovers offering 3000 hectares of game fenced and heavily stocked indigenous game land currently under construction. On offer will be Trout fishing, Hiking trails, abseiling, paragliding and an 18 hole golf course.
Newcastle has a distinguished military history being the location of the penultimate battle of Transvaal’s first war of independence as well as a strategic town in the Anglo-Boer war. The town has several golf courses, as well as its own race track. It also offers top-class facilities for major sports competitions, conferences and weddings. Situated approximately 25 km outside of Newcastle, Chelmsford Dam is the perfect spot for the weekend getaways offering Accommodation through the Natal Parks Board, A Game Reserve as well as a selection of water sports. It is a favourite spot for anglers both local and foreign.
All the major chain stores, banking and financial institutions are represented here. A casino and restaurants complete the cosmopolitan picture. Newcastle is well served with a whole range of educational facilities from pre-primary through to an excellent Technical College and as the major town in the region there is a comprehensive range of medical services. Due to the expansion taking place within the business sector a huge demand for Property in Newcastle has been created. Newcastle Property prices have seen a dramatic rise over the past two years due to such a demand.
Newcastle is the national textile capital. Mittal Steel is located in the northern boundary of the town producing 1.5million tons of long steel products per annum. Karbochem a member of the AECI Group of companies has a large plant on the eastern boundary of the town. Many other industries are also represented.
Offering prime South African Property, Property in Newcastle and its surrounds, is one of the fastest growing regions in KwaZulu-Natal and currently enjoys a stable growth rate. Its ideal locality, combined with modern facilities and amenities have contributed to its growth over the past two decades.
