Kokstad
South Africa · KwaZulu-NatalZA
Town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Kokstad is a town in the Harry Gwala District Municipality of the KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Kokstad is named after the Griqua chief Adam Kok III who settled here in 1863. Kokstad is the capital town of the East Griqualand region, as it is also the biggest town in this region. It was built around Mount Currie, a local mountain range, by the town’s founder Adam Kok III, for whom the town is named. Stad is the Dutch and Afrikaans word for "city".
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- -30.547, 29.424
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1302 m
Overview of Kokstad
Kokstad — a destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on culture and wellness. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,302 metres.
Things to do in Kokstad
Culture in Kokstad
(1)Looking for culture? Kokstad has Cathedrals. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kokstad's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kokstad
(1)Kokstad records Ranches under wellness. All of it is drawn from Kokstad's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Kokstad are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching KwaZulu-Natal. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Kokstad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kokstad known for?
- Kokstad, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is best known for culture and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Kokstad?
- Recorded activities in Kokstad include Cathedrals and Ranches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Kokstad located?
- Kokstad is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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