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Town Small Gouda

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Swartland)  :: Gouda
Category: Places :: Town Small

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Gouda is a small town situated on Scenic Route 62 situated 37 km south of Porterville along the R44 within the Western Cape province, just 120km north of Cape Town CBD. The name Gouda is said to originate from the Khoi Khoi word meaning antelope.

The town is well known for the famous Gouda cheese. The town history dates back to 1800s when it was founded on the former farm named Gouda. The owners later donated the land for the establishment of a town, on condition that it will be named Gouda. Voelvlei dam and Bergriver nearby ensures great adventure for visitors as they engage in fishing, swimming, yacht sailing & canoeing. Wildlife viewing, bird watching and beautiful wild flower surround the mountainous area. For more information contact the Tulbagh Information Centre. (Updated Nov-12).

Contact
Address :  Tulbagh Information Centre, Scenic Cape Route 62, South Africa
Contact :  Tulbagh Information Centre
Tel :  +27(0)23 2301 375
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  MTN. CellC. Vodacom.

Destination Information
Petrol Diesel Shops Shopping Centre Butchery
Petrol Type :  ULP/ LRP

Activities
Game Viewing Fishing Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching
Sailing
More Activities :  Voëlvlei Yacht Club.
Notes on Activities :  Bass fishing.

Travelling Information

Gouda Clinic - +27(0)23 232 0512. April-2015- There is no police stations, doctors or embassy contacts in this town. This is a small settlement close to Tulbagh town, this is where the people in Gouda travel for shopping and other activities.


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“The hamlet was previously known as Porterville Road when it served as a railhead for Porterville.” - Chris Smit, 2024/07/13

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