
Newcastle Travel Guide
South Africa
Newcastle is a South African city with a population of 404,838. It is served by Newcastle Airport (NCS), the city’s named airport for air arrivals.
Newcastle is inland rather than a coastal destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so visitors should not plan a beach break around the city.
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Weather in Newcastle
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Pays in ZAR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +27
Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Newcastle
Jan
28°11Feb
28°15Mar
27°11Apr
25°7May
24°3Jun
21°1Jul
21°3Aug
24°1Sep
27°5Oct
27°8Nov
28°12Dec
29°15Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Newcastle
Greater Harvest Church International
christian place of worship
3.8 km
Blessed Hope Seventh-Day Adventist Church
christian place of worship
3.5 km
House of Prayer For All Nations
christian place of worship
4.7 km
Maria Consolata Catholic Church
roman catholic place of worship
4.2 km
Amajuba Park
park
3.8 km
Newcastle Assemblies of God (BTG)
christian place of worship
2.7 km
Anointed christian centre
christian place of worship
3.3 km
Jireh Park
park
4.9 km
Getting there
Newcastle Airport · 6.7 km
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