Things to do near
Vredefort
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Shops
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Parys (14.4 km from Vredefort) Eyeballing wine, swirling, sniffing and swishing - it may look complicated or even snobbish, but the traditional wine-tasting technique is actually based on common sense. It's simply a way to pause for a moment, to stop and think, and to pay attention to the ways that the wine impacts on all your senses, from sight and scent to taste, aftertaste, and the overall impression that the wine leaves behind after you've finished.
Golf Courses
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Parys (17.4 km from Vredefort) This championship golf course was designed by the Cobie Legrange team and DDV Design, offering a challenge with each hole.
With the ever-changing views of the Vaal River, you can be assured your game will be a memorable one. Golf carts are available, and the half-way house comes fully equipped with refreshments for a good break during your game. A driving range is also available to help you practise your swing.
The Estate's newly revamped pro shop also boasts a large selection of quality golf clubs, branded apparel and other golfing items.
Four By Four Trails
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Parys (19.8 km from Vredefort) Berakah 4x4 Eco Trail is set 14 km from Parys in the North West district. The route travels into the Vredefort Dome, a South African World Heritage Site, and passes open savannah, bushveld, riverbeds and mountainous areas.
The Berakah 4x4 route is 15 km long and takes no less than 6 hours to complete. The difficulty grading ranges from 2 to 4 and 4x4 vehicles or 4x2 vehicles with diff lock are required. This is a self-drive course and an entry fee is asked.
Animal Parks
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Parys (23.4 km from Vredefort) Dell Cheetah Centre give visitors the opportunity to interact with cheetahs, and learn more about this endangered species.
Farms
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Parys (32.9 km from Vredefort) This unique farm offers you a whole list of exciting things to do.
Take stroll through the orchard and pick your own berries, go to the museum, and enjoy a delicious berry milkshake. The kids will love looking at the cute farm animals. A great pit stop on your way to Parys.
Animal Parks
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Potchefstroom (42.2 km from Vredefort) Home to over 200 species of birds, the OPM Prozesky Bird Sanctuary on the Mooi River is worth a visit. Bird watching is the main activity here and the reserve is designed to be accessible to birders on foot, with well-maintained paths, bridges and strategically placed hides. The wetland habitat attracts many species of water birds and waders during summer. African Purple Swamphen, Black Crake, Black-winged Stilt and various species of duck and herons are frequently seen.
Galleries and Museums
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Potchefstroom (43.7 km from Vredefort) Totius (Jakob Daniel du Toit) is famously known as the man who translated most of the Bible into Afrikaans.
The Totius Museum is a typical example of a house built during the Edwardian period. The house was completed in 1905 and was occupied by professor Cachet, until professor D.J. du Toit (Totius) succeeded him as principal of the Theological School in 1911.
Besides being an academic, Totius was also well known as a poet and cultural leader. The entire content of the house originated from the du Toit family.
Admission to the museum is free and guided tours are offered.
Galleries and Museums
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Potchefstroom (43.7 km from Vredefort) Built in 1859, the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk is easily the oldest church building north of the Vaal River. This national monument and familiar landmark in Potchefstroom is unmistakable with its decorative roof trimming of cast iron horsemen and extraordinary spire.
Nature Reserves
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Potchefstroom (43.7 km from Vredefort) Dome Bergland Nature Park lies on an 80 km wide impact site of a meteorite that crashed some 2 000 million years ago. But the parks allure goes beyond this mind-boggling attraction; there are a host of things to do. Visitors have the option of hiking, mountain climbing, river rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, and abseiling, sightseeing and fly-fishing opportunities.
Popular Attractions
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Potchefstroom (43.8 km from Vredefort) Walk down Potchefstroom’s delightful avenue of old oak trees that date back over a hundred years. The 6.84 km lane was declared a monument in 1977. Considered the longest oak avenue in South Africa, it stretches from the Agricultural Centre to the Lakeside Resort.
Shopping Malls
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Potchefstroom (44 km from Vredefort) The Mooi River Mall is a top class waterfront shopping mall straddling the Mooi River with 47 500 m2 of shops and 2 000 parking bays. The centre is the answer to shopping and entertainment par excellence for the Northwest region, with support expected from as far a field as Orkney, Ventersdorp and Carletonville. A first of its kind for the region, in the true sense, comparable to those centres akin to the major cities around South Africa, Mooi River sets the benchmark for centres to follow within the region
Golf Courses
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Potchefstroom (45.4 km from Vredefort) Landboukollege Golf Club is a par 71, 9-hole layout, featuring a few challenging holes, water hazards, and all-round fun.
Visitors are welcome everyday. Facilities includes golf club hire.
Animal Parks
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Potchefstroom (54.8 km from Vredefort) Buffelsvlei Wild Animal Park is situated 20 km from Potchefstroom and close to the Boskop Dam. The private game park offers a number of exciting activities in a picturesque landscape that is richly populated with wildlife and birds. Giraffe, zebra, black wildebeest, eland and gemsbok are just a few of the large animals that you will encounter on quad bike rides, horse-riding trails, cycling and hiking routes or on game drives.
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Potchefstroom (55 km from Vredefort) Buffelsvlei Wild Animal Park offers visitors the opportunity to ride through the bushveld on guided horseback safaris. Experience the incredible freedom of roaming off the beaten track and amazingly close encounters with wildlife.
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Potchefstroom (55.1 km from Vredefort) Ride on the wild side and come into closer contact with wildlife on quad bikes at Buffelsvlei Wild Animal Park. Relish the wind in your hair and freedom to roam the bushveld.