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ParkNewlands
Newlands Forest Picnic Area
- 4.3614 reviews
- Open now · till 6 pm
Forest picnic and braai area in Newlands Forest on Table Mountain's slopes, with a dam, toilets and access to hiking trails.
Quick answers
Newlands Forest Picnic Area in short
When is Newlands Forest Picnic Area open?
Every day, 8 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Newlands Forest Picnic Area?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Newlands Forest Picnic Area indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Newlands Forest Picnic Area good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Newlands Forest Picnic Area cost?
It isn't free.
How long do you need at Newlands Forest Picnic Area?
About 2 hours.
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Where is Newlands Forest Picnic Area?
ERF47825 Union Ave, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700.
Is Newlands Forest Picnic Area wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 12:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 6 pm
- Outdoors
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 1pm
26° - 2pm26°
- 3pm
27°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pmsunday8 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Newlands Forest Picnic Area
- 2 The Gardeners Cottage Restaurant · 6 min
- 3 Picnic Cafe and Deli · 6 min
- 4 Gelato Mania Newlands · 13 min
- 5 Thaiyashi · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 614 reviews
Known for
- Braai spots
- Forest trails
- Dam
What people say
- People like:
- Clean, peaceful, good braai facilities and toilets
- Worth knowing:
- Entrance fee mentioned
Around Newlands
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowThe Gardeners Cottage RestaurantGarden café · 6 min walk
Picnic Cafe and DeliCafé · 6 min walk
Gelato Mania NewlandsSweets · 13 min walk
Good nowThaiyashiRestaurant · 14 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm