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Newlands

Newlands Cricket Ground is a cricket venue in Newlands, Cape Town.

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One of the oldest sporting stadiums in South Africa, the ground is owned by the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) and is the home of Western Province and MI Cape Town.

How locals move

Getting around Newlands the local way

  • Get aroundMinibus taxis are used widely by locals but tourists are usually discouraged from using them, except for the Green Point - Sea Point - Clifton - Camps Bay route that is frequently used by tourists.
  • Get aroundSome minibus taxi operators have noticed the upsurge in the tourist market and are starting to provide safe and legal alternatives to the traditional minibus taxis.
  • Get aroundThey are more expensive than traditional minibus taxis, but still far cheaper than metered taxis.
  • Go nextCape Town is perfectly placed for many one or two day trips, which offer a variety in experiencing fresh landscapes and cultures.
  • Go nextThe tour takes 3½ hours including the ferry ride to and from the island.

From Wikivoyage: Cape Town, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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