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Coldstream

Eastern Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Coldstream

Coldstream is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Stormsrivier, 6km from Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route).

Coldstream is a town located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. With a population of 1,985, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Coldstream sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coldstream to your route.

About Coldstream

Coldstream is a village in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The village lies east of Plettenberg Bay on the Tsitsikamma coast. The area is famous for a burial stone excavated here in 1910, depicting a prehistoric artist holding brush-feather and palette, indicating

Read more that rock paintings were being executed in South Africa some 2,000 years ago. Said to be named after a cold stream flowing past.

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Coldstream offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Coldstream located?

Coldstream is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.9646 latitude, 23.7152 longitude.

What is the population of Coldstream?

Coldstream has a population of approximately 1,985 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
1,985
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.9646, 23.7152

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Coldstream

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)

Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.

6 km · about 10 min drive

historic highway

Prince Alfred's Pass

South Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Coldstream

  • Right hereBloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.
  • 53 kmPrince Alfred's PassSouth Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.
  • 64 kmBaviaanskloofA 200 km gravel traverse of a UNESCO wilderness valley in the Eastern Cape, fording rivers and climbing the steep Grasnek and Combrink passes between fynbos-covered cliffs. Dry-weather 2WD is possible but check conditions first.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Coldstream.

Stormsrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

15 km awayPop. 2,000

Krakeelrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

17 km awayPop. 2,313

Louterwater

🇿🇦 South Africa

19 km awayPop. 5,785

Joubertina

🇿🇦 South Africa

20 km awayPop. 7,472

Kurland

🇿🇦 South Africa

21 km awayPop. 4,832

Sanddrif

🇿🇦 South Africa

26 km awayPop. 4,065

Plettenberg Bay

🇿🇦 South Africa

33 km awayPop. 38,126

Wittedrif

🇿🇦 South Africa

36 km awayPop. 2,182

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