Sutherland Overview Information The small town of Sutherland in the Northern Cape is some four hours' drive from Cape Town and is 2000m above sea level. Close to the town is the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), which is the national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa. The observatory is placed here because of the almost perfectly clear skies the town is famous for. The town is in the heart of the Great Karoo and well off the beaten track. The nearby Roggeveld Mountains are frequently covered with snow in wintertime, and the town can be the coldest place in South Africa. Sutherland is reputedly the most southerly place where a diamond has been found in South Africa, and old diamond diggings can be seen in the area. Just to the southeast of the town is an eroded volcano named Salpeterkop, extinct for some 66 million years and now filled with sedimentary materials including saltpeter, hence the name. Tourism Attractions in Sutherland Sutherland Accommodation Categories Popular Holiday Destinations In This Area Askham Augrabies Barkly West Britstown Carnarvon Colesberg De Aar Douglas Fraserburg Griekwastad Groblershoop Grootdrink Hanover Hopetown Jan Kemp Kakamas Kathu Keimoes Kimberley Loxton McCarthy's Rest Nieuwoudtville Norvalspont Okiep Petrusville Pofadder Port Nolloth Richmond Springbok Strydenburg Sutherland Three Sisters Tswalu Upington Victoria West Vosburg Williston |
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 Aquaries Guest HouseSutherland Self Catering Cottage/ House/ Bungalow Escape to a peacefull and relaxing stay in Aquaries Guest House. This is a small family house built with stone, situated in Sutherland. This self-catering house is fully equipped with everything that you would need on a weekend away. Read more.  Blydevooruitsig GastehuisSutherland Self Catering Cottage/ House/ Bungalow Beautiful old stone house with all the modern facilities your heart desires, with a three star grading. Electric gates give you access to property, with a double garage with direct access to house. Big open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge... Read more.  Blesfontein Guest FarmSutherland Self Catering Flatlet Blesfontein is situated 28 km South West of Sutherland. We offer 9 fully equipped self catering units. Each self catering unit has an inside- and outside fire place for cooking or to enjoy the heat of a cosy kaggel fire in Winter... Read more.  The Velvet Olive and Olive CottageSutherland Self Catering Chalet/ Townhouse The Velvet Olive and Olive cottage in Sutherland, Northern Cape is a self catering townhouse where upon arrival at The Velvet Olive you will be treated to a sherry that warms the soul and sets the tone for your stay…….relaxation and enjoyment. Read more. |