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Gold Reef City

Off Xavier Road, Johannesburg, South Africa
011 248-6800
Ranked #13 of 46 attractions in Johannesburg
4.0 of 5 stars 150 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Casinos, Historic Sites
Description: Interactive gold-mining experiences are the highlight of this theme park, which also contains the standard thrill rides and games.
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Swellendam, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Gold reef city is a fun place for the family/young at haert to visit. Clean excitement. Affordible.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Been here many times, and every time has been heaps of fun, with lots of educational and entertaining things to do. Can go down a mine or enjoy an adventure ride or even watch how they make gold bars and pour the molten golden liquid... Great cityscape view too of downtown Jozi.. Def worth a visit or re-visit!

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See 7 more reviews by EATALIAN for Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

There is so much to do for all ages, a beautiful day out, and then the casino is opposite the road to continue your evening at...

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

A gold mine in the middle of Johanesburg, Lots to see, lots to do, but check out the Apartheid Museum opposite, first>

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Durban - South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! one hectic, busy and buzzing place of enjoyment. Thrills and frills to enjoy for any age group. The casino a must as so are all the rides too. Funfilling and bursting with joy and laughter experiences.

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See 3 more reviews by Geetarani for Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

On our recent trip, half the rides were not working, we were not offered any discount on the ticket price, nor were we informed at the gate that the rides were mot working. We ended paying the full entrance fee for a family of 4 (+/-R500) and we were able to do was to visit the kiddies playground and eat... More

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See 2 more reviews by Ian_Easton for Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

No matter when you go there it is always fun. Although there are sometimes rides that aren't working and the food there isn't that good.

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See 3 more reviews by Tristan-Jay for Johannesburg
Harrogate
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I have just returned from Johannesburg and visited Gold Reef City whilst there. The main reason for visiting was that you can go on a tour of the old and now disused gold mine. You are kitted up with a hard hat and lamp and taken down around 200 metres and guided along the disused mine shafts. I really enjoyed... More

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Scottburgh, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I visited several years ago so my memory is a bit sketchy, but I do remember it was fun. I think it is worth a visit.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Soo many of the best rides weren't working. I was very disappointed. Ended up leaving early because of this to go gamble at the casino across the road instead.

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