Newlands is known as Cape Town's 'green' suburb and is indeed one of the most sought after, lush southern suburbs, just 15 minutes from the city centre on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Newlands is synonymous with the Newlands Rugby Stadium - 13 South African rugby test matches have been hosted here with 9 out of 13 wins for the South African team and Newlands Cricket ground, nestled under old Oak trees with Devils Peak in the background, a truly Capetonian experience.

The suburb is 10 minutes drive from the Constantia Winelands; Rhodes Memorial and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are close by and the upmarket Cavendish Square shopping mall, with its many shops and restaurants, is within easy access. Newlands Ravine is a standing invitation to the seasoned hiker or the local Montebello Design Centre, on more stable ground, has a sculpture garden, studios, a restaurant and the first contemporary San Bushman Gallery.