South Africa

Description

Clear spring coming out of the rocks behind the dam. Ca: 6,6 mg/l Mg: 5,3 mg/l Vagrants have been reported in the past. Check for signs of contamination.

Nearest Address

Albert’s Farm Nature Reserve

Directions from Nearest Address

De La Rey Rd near Zulu Str

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

27.970258 -26.155315

Map Link: Albert’s Farm Spring Map

Submitted by: Peter

Photo

Description

Overflow of the Kommetjie spring which is about 150 meters from the road. The spring is perennial and supplies brewing water to the Newlands brewery.

Nearest Address

Newlands avenue, Newlands

Directions from Nearest Address

Opposite the BP garage before Forresters arms. The overflow is in a stone channel

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

S 33 58 16.3 E18 27 17.5

Map Link: Kommetjie Spring Map

Submitted by: Sandi Godfrey

Description

Small but steady spring – after which the town of Jongensfontein was named. Local San used the spring up until the 1900′s until they were chased away (and shot) by colonial Dutch settlers. The spring is an unused resource. Access is open to public, though it occurs on private land (it runs through the JOngensfontein campsite).

Nearest Address

N2 to Stilbaai

Directions from Nearest Address

Drive N2 to Stillbaai, Once in Stilbaai, follow signs to Jongensfontein. Ask for directions to the campsite.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Jongensfontein Map

Submitted by: Steve Hurt

Photo

Description

Stone drain with PVC pipe ~15cm diameter to help fill your bottles. Water normally runs directly into the local river.

Nearest Address

Springs Way, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

Directions from Nearest Address

Turn into Springs Way off Kildare Road.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7

GPS:

33°58’28S 18°27’28E

Map Link: Newlands Spring Map

Submitted by: Norman Rasmussen