KwaZulu-Natal's largest town, Newcastle, boasts rich history and prime access to great spots for outdoor activities, particularly hiking and biking thanks to its proximity to some of the region's best nature reserves. This culturally rich location rests at the edge of the Drakensberg Mountains, where the local Indian population has constructed a dome-top Hindu temple said to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite all of this, it remains largely off the tourist trail but still offers visitors a good range of options for Newcastle hotels. Many visitors come to enjoy the Chelmsford Nature Reserve, which has the third-largest dam in South Africa and is perfect for water sports and sunbathing in addition to good bass fishing and birdwatching opportunities. Similarly, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve offers great opportunities for spotting white rhino, zebra and giraffe alongside a great location for water sports. Despite its current serenity and beauty, this location has a dark history, as it was the site of one of the most bloody and costly battles in the Anglo-Boer War.

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