| Gold Reef City tips and photos posted by real travelers and Johannesburg locals. • 25 Photos
• 20 Reviews
See all Johannesburg Things To Do |
 | Johannesburg Gold Reef City Reviews | 1 - 10 of 20 |  |
 Gold Reef City by dejavu2gb
Comprising of a Theme Park, Apartheid Museum and Casino, is one of Johannesburg's most popular attractions.
Its a fun place to take the kids so they can experience the white knuckle rides there are on offer.
Alternatively you can walk around, and see the old Victorian Style buildings, see how gold is poured and even go down a mineshaft!
For the lucky ones out there you can try your luck at some gambling.
The Apartheid museum is located next to Gold Reef City, wich is a good place to spend to find out more about the apartheid era.
Forming part of the complex are 2 hotels.
The Casino Hotel, and also the Theme Park Hotel, so if you want to maximize your stay, you can always consider staying over in one of the hotels.
There are also a few restaurants to choose from, suitable for all tastes. Leave a Comment Phone: +27-11-248-6800Directions: Take the Ben Schoeman Highway M2 South. You will then see the City Center on your left. Take the Bloemfontein lane, and stay in it, till you get Booysens exit. Take Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City.Website: http://www.goldreefcity.co.za
|
 | |  |
Visiting Johannesburg?
Read reviews about Johannesburg Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Well Gold Reef City is both a Casino and a Theme Park Boasting the Best Roller Coaster Rides in Africa (My own opinion).
The Theme park has an abundance of adventures rides, gaming, restaurants, history, site seeing and tours for you to enjoy:
Underground Tours
Gold Pouring
Historical Exhibits
Restaurants
Amusement Attractions
A Victorian Hotel and Casino with over 1600 machines, 60 tables and much, much more.
The Theme Parks operating Hours is from 09:30am to 18:00pm , well there after you can go to the Casino Section across the road which has great restaurants , Casino and Arcade section for the Kids.
Entrance Fee for the Theme Park is R90 pp for All rides , R70 for Minor rides and the Underground Mine Tours is an additional R60 pp. Senior Citizens over 60 pay R40.
So come on get cracking and get your family over here. Leave a Comment Phone: +2711 248-6800Directions: Go to this site for a list of Direction from Various parts of JNB www.goldreefcity.co.za/directions/index.aspWebsite: www.goldreefcity.co.za/home/index.asp Other Contact: info@goldreefcity.co.za
|
| | |
I have come here many times growing up. My husband has been here once, in 2007 :)
It is a superb mix of old and new... showing what a historic gold mining town looked like (life size), offers exciting rides for young and old, has a variety of restaurants and pubs to dine at, and generally is the perfect getaway for the family for a day!
My two favourite tours are:
Underground tours of the goldmine
Gold Pouring
I also love the olden-day photos they take of you, dressed up in old fashioned clothing in a sepia colour photo... we didnt have one done this time due to time, might have one the next time!
Another time I came here we went on the ship.. which rocks from side to side. It is quite a scarey ride! One bloke just couldnt take it and vomited... erm... over the person sitting in front of him. NOT a nice thing. And very glad this took place after my ride! My brother and his friend did this ride about 7 times (are they mad or what?), and then after this episode... called it a day.
All-in-all, a lovely days outing for the family! Leave a Comment Phone: +27 (011) 248-6800Directions: Just outside of Johannesburg city... have a look at the website below for directions.Website: www.goldreefcity.co.za Other Contact: info@goldreefcity.co.za
|
| | |
 by Jenniflower
We were in a group of 7, with the rest being English. The tour guide assumed we were English too, which we found funny, as he was Chinese, and was telling us about all these 'things' South Africans do.. not realising he had two in his midst :)
There was a poster inside the cave too, in a native language, and he translated it incorrectly.. we didnt want to say anything to him at the time, not wanting to embarrass him, and forgot to mention it at the end of the tour.
You don a hard hat and a lantern, and go down a few hundred metres into the earth, into unused mine shafts. It gets cooler and cooler as you descend.
The guide speaks of the history of the mine, how it came about, and the workings of it. We get a demonstration of a miner working on some rock with a very loud drill... and are able to photograph everything too, which is lovely.
At the end of the tour they take a group photo of you with your hard hat on and you can buy it for R25. We arent usually into these touristy-type things, but this time we took it.
If you suffer from claustrophobia, this is probably not a good tour to do. A highly recommended tour though! Leave a Comment Phone: +27 (011) 248-6800Directions: Just outside of Johannesburg city... have a look at the website below for directions.Website: www.goldreefcity.co.za Other Contact: info@goldreefcity.co.za
|
| | |
 Front of the Hotel and Casino by jonah1 |
Visiting Johannesburg?
Read reviews about Johannesburg Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
This is made to look like a mining town from long ago. It includes rides down a shaft into a mine. Every person who I have met and has been there, was extremely impressed. Leave a Comment Phone: (011) 248-6800Directions: Take the Ben Schoeman Highway M2 SouthPass Jhb City Center on your leftTake the Bloemfontein laneKeep in the Bloemfontein lane, till you get Booysens exit.Take Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef CityWebsite: http://www.goldreefcity.co.za/home/ Other Contact: info@goldreefcity.co.za
|
 by CharleneP
You can take the steam-train or a historical coach for a sightseeing tour through the extended premises. Those interested in gold mining can see the gold-containing ore veins in an old mine, or observe in a small museum how real gold is poured into barrels. Leave a Comment Address: -Other Contact: -
|
 Crown Mine 14 shaft by Rusket
A lot of people have written tips about Gold Reef City, there is no need for me to repeat anything. Instead I have made a travelogue to show you some pictures from the mine. Leave a Comment
|
 by Kallista
Isn't it interesting to be able to see what's undernealth the earth ... 'thousands' of feet downunder ... closer to the centre of the earth ...
|
 by Yolandam
Interested visitors can take the nostalgic steam-train or a historical coach for a sightseeing tour through the extended premises. Those interested in gold mining can see the gold-containing ore veins in an old mine, or observe in a small museum how real gold is poured into barrels. ' Leave a Comment Address: Johannesburg
|
 | 1 | 2 |  |
|
- Town Lodge Midrand
Montrose Road, off Bekker Road, Waterfall Park, Vorna Valley, Midrand (Exit N1 at Allendale Road) PO Box 5622, Halfway House, Johannesburg - InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers
Corner Alice & Maude Streets (formerly InterContinental Sandton Sun & Towers), Johannesburg - Pembury Plaza Hotel
84 Katherine Street (Formerly Park Plaza), Johannesburg - The Westcliff Hotel
67 Jan Smuts Avenue Westcliff, Johannesburg - Africa Centre Backpacker Guest Lodge Johannesburg
65 Sunny Road Lakefield, Johannesburg - Southern Sun Pretoria Johannesburg
Corner Church & Beatrix Streets (formerly Holiday Inn Pretoria), Johannesburg - Garden Court Sandton
Cnr Katherine St and Rivonia Rd, Johannesburg - 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
10 Second Avenue Houghton Estate, Johannesburg - City Lodge Bryanston
100 Main Road & Peter Place Bryanston West, Sandton, Johannesburg - Protea Hotel Parktonian Johannesburg
120 de Korte Street, Johannesburg - Raphael Penthouse Suites
Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg - Don Sandton III
125 Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg - Town Lodge Sandton Grayston Drive
Cnr of Grayston Dr & Webber Rd, Johannesburg - Protea Balalaika Sandton
20 Maude Street, Johannesburg - Michelangelo Towers Johannesburg
8 Maude Street, Sandton Central, Sandown, Johannesburg
|
