{"id":23583,"date":"2015-10-21T12:17:39","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T12:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=23583"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:05","slug":"gold-reef-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/south-africa\/gold-reef-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Reef City, Johannesburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The Gold Reef City is an exhilarating fusion of amusement park, casino, garden chapel, and South Africa’s only 4D theater. It is not just a leading family destination that offers an insight into the bygone era of Gold Rush and a comprehensive depiction of mining life, but it’s also a superb springboard to explore the effervescent city of Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

History<\/span><\/h2>\n

This amusement park is situated around a gold mine that was discovered during the 19th century Gold Rush in South Africa. It was closed in 1971 after operating for 84 years.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in Gold Reef City<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gold Reef City Rides <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Oh yes, with some of the most scariest rides in the south of the equator, you can touch the sky or drop at a speed of 100 km per hour. More than 30 adrenaline-inducing rides are segmented into three categories according to the fear factor :<\/p>\n

1.) Thrill Rides<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Anaconda \u2013 As the name suggests, this inverted roller coaster curls like a giant snake in a cork screw motion.<\/li>\n
  • Tower of Terror \u2013 With the fear factor of perfect 10, it is a heart-stopping ride that drops straight into an open mine shaft.<\/li>\n
  • Jozi Express \u2013 This accelerating ride gives you a wide view of Johannesburg CBD.<\/li>\n
  • Dream Boat \u2013 It’s a giant boat that swings like a pendulum through 270 degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2.) Family Rides –\u00a0<\/strong>Lazy Boats, Log Ride, Mermaid, and Tornado are the rides with height restriction for children.<\/p>\n

    3.) Kiddie Rides –\u00a0<\/strong>Dragon Ride, Balloon Wheel, Safari Train, and Carousel are the rides specially designed for children.<\/p>\n

    Gold Reef City Casino\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Roll up your sleeves, put on your best poker face, and try your luck at any of the slot machines and gaming tables. Roulette, Golden Pyramid, Wheel of Gold, Video Poker, and Double Jackpot are the games that keep the Casino complex alive. In addition to this, there are almost 1700 state-of-the-art video and slot machines available for your pleasure. And if you happen to be a high roller, ultra-exclusive Salon Prive and Club Egoli are definitely going to catch your eye.<\/p>\n

    Take a Museum Tour <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    This theme park exhibits a science museum for children. This is where you can opt for an underground tour of Crown Mines area, which was once the deepest gold mine in Africa. Here, you can observe and learn about gold in its purest form.<\/p>\n

    Nearby Attractions<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Lion Park, Montecasino, Cradle of Humankind, and Johannesburg Botanical Garden.<\/p>\n

    Where is Gold Reef City?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Gold Reef City is located only 8 km from the Johannesburg city center.
    \nGold Reef City Address \u2013 Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2159, South Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Gold Reef City Map<\/span><\/h3>\n