Southern Region N12 Treasure Route

Location

On the Mooi River.

Johannesburg: 117km
Klerksdorp: 40km

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Events

Aardklop Festival

Annually September/October

History

Potchefstroom, the original capital city of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek - founded in 1838.
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POTCHEFSTROOM

City of Expertise • Motswe Wa Boitseanape • Stad van Deskundigheid

Potchefstroom, the first town and capital of the former Transvaal Republic, has retained much of the charm of its early years, in contrast to the frenetic bustle of Johannesburg and the brashness of other newer centres.

Potchefstroom has developed into a leading city in the province and the country.The town's industries include South Africa's only chalk factory and one of the largest organ factories in the country.

Today, the City of Potchefstroom combines a strong agricultural economy with a friendly, buzzing community and university life and a generous hospitality.

Potchefstroom has a multitude of national monuments, respected educational institutions and a strong agricultural economy.

Tourism & Information & Development Centre

+27 (0)18 293 1611
tidcpotch@mweb.co.za
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Attractions

Andrew Carnegie Library and City Hall

Two national monuments in Potgieter Street, the city hall has a clockwork and bells that were manufactured in the Netherlands.

Boskop Dam Nature Reserve

Boskop Dam is a popular angling and picnic site, about 25 km north of Potchefstroom, between Carltonville & Potchefstroom on the R501. Also favoured by yachting enthusiasts.
Cell: 083 237 2811

Buffelsvlei Game Park

Tel: 018 298 1081

Churches

One of the oldest Reformed Churches in South Africa (1891), which features some exceptional stained glass windows, is located in the town.

Goetz Fleishack Museum

The only remaining example of the town houses that graced Market Square in the 1850's
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5027

Hiking Trails

The Summit, Boat & Paddle, Rooihaas, Mooirivier Pioneers' Route Inner City and trails make Potchefstroom a favourite hiking destination.

National Monuments

Potchefstroom offers a wealth of interesting architectural buildings dating back to the 1850's when the town was a major centre serving the westernTransvaal farmlands and the diamond fields of the Northern Cape. These buildings, many of which have been declared national monuments, include the Old Gunpowder House, the Old Police Station Building, the Kruger Kraal Opstal, the Heimat building of the University of Potchefstroom and the Old Magistrates Office.
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5027

North West Command

One of the largest army bases in the country.

Oak Avenue

Oak Avenue is a 6,84km stretch of road lined with oak trees planted in 1910. The avenue is the longest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Oak Avenue s a national monument.

Old Fort, Museum and Cemetery

Remains of the old fort where British troops were besieged by Boer forces for 95 days during the South African War. Graves in the cemetery nearby.
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5027

OPM-Prozesky Bird Sanctuary

Wetland bird sanctuary adjoining the golf course.
Tel: +27 (0)18 294 6641 or Cell: 072 248 5557

Potchefstroom Dam Lakeside Resort

Self catering accommodation, camping and caravanning facilities include watersports, fishing, mini-golf.
Tel: +27(0)18 299 5474

Potchefstroom Museum

An interesting arts, culture and history museum, housed in the home of President Pretorius, the first state president of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek.

Excellent exhibits trace the history of the Potchefstroom region with fine ethnographic representation including an oxwagon from the Battle of Blood River. The museum houses a reference library and museum shop.
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5027

President Pretorius Museum

The residence of MW Pretorius, the first President of the old ZAR (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek).
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5027

Thabela Thabeng Hiking Trails

Several hiking options set in the scenic Vredefort Dome.

Tom Street

Oak Avenue a 7km stretch oak trees planted in 1910 line this road forming a unique spectacle now a national monument.

Totius House Museum

A museum conserving the life and writings of JD Du Toit, Afrikaans translator, poet and theologian who translated the Bible into Afrikaans.
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5027

Trim Park is situated in the green belt area adjacent to the Mooi Rivier. This natural paradise, through which the Mooi Rivier trail meanders, is a delightful recreational and picnic area and close to the new MooiRivier Shopping Mall.
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 5706

Zerabi Lodge – Has also the camping with your own tent and caravan site which are electrified.Located on your way to Klerksdorp.
Tel: +27(0)18 293 0571.

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OTHER ATTRACTIONS AROUND POTCHEFSTROOM

Vredefort Dome – +27(0)18 291 1084 / 083 760 5346 ask for Mr. Maputle
Agapé Lion Park – 083 654 1503
Feather Hill Spa – 076 556 9915 / 087 750 3648
Botanical Gardens – +27(0)18 299 2617
Elgro River lodge – +27(0)18 297 5411
Thorn View Horse riding – 072 594 4626 next to Boskop Dam
Mooi Rivier Mall – +27(0)18 293 2004 / 083 284 3133 ask for Jaco Odendaal

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