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    Gold Reef City

    1,697 Reviews
    #15 of 157 things to do in Johannesburg
    Casinos & Gambling, Water & Amusement Parks, Fun & Games, More
    Open Now: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    | Cnr Northern Parkway & Data Crescent, Johannesburg 2159, South Africa
    Open today: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    • Excellent35%
    • Very good43%
    • Average17%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible2%
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    “theme park”(275 reviews)
    “gold mine”(84 reviews)
    “tower of terror”(55 reviews)
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    Gold Reef City is a premier entertainment destination in the south of Johannesburg, reminiscent of an authentic turn-of-the-century mining town which is conveniently situated close to the centre of Johannesburg or just 20 minutes from OR Tambo...more
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    | Cnr Northern Parkway & Data Crescent, Johannesburg 2159, South Africa
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    All reviews theme park gold mine tower of terror thrill rides mine shaft water rides miners revenge whole family gold mining all ages during school holidays great fun gold rush a lot of fun family outing entrance fee apartheid museum
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Great Saturday Outing with family and friends for anytime.

    It was a great experience if you looking for adrenalin activties,Great food,views ,Vibe and you can bring anyone to play with the anaconda it is great but scary,young children can play in the park or lawn.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Sarina2016
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    A casino on the hop on hop off route

    I was surprised to find this casino complex as one of the stops for the Johannesburg Hop on and off bus, but it was kind of nice because it is super well kept and there are lots of places to eat and drink. I got...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Shera P
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Not bad - A bit expensive and a bit dated

    With a flight at 8pm, we had the whole of Sunday to do something in Jo’burg. We decided upon Gold Reef City as it would give all of us a bit of something. There is the Historical bit – The Gold mine museum, (including the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank BJREisman
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A family day out

    Points to think of when visiting this attraction, access and parking is good, our problems started at the entrance when trying to pay, although there were I believe up to 10 payment booths the day we went the card payment computers were down and this...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Kenneth B
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amusement park and Casino resort near Aparteid museum!

    Spent a couple of hours exploring their casino and shopping/eateries. kind of reminded me of small scale Las Vegas hotel. Pretty cool and interesting!

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank asiana747
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Always Amazing

    Gold Reef City is a breath of fresh air, always a great experiance. I went with my son for his birthday and he did not want to go home.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank humiallday32
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fun day out (as long as everyone is 1.3m tall) at a very reasonable price

    I took my 8 year old daughter there for daddy daughter day. I got both if us the thrill rider ticket. We went in when the gates opened. We had to wait about 20 minutes before any ride started working which I thought strange. We...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Theo K
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Get totally lost in fun

    Small children can enter some sections free. For adrenaline junkies, there are plenty of thrilling rides, loops and thrills. We had a 4D cinema experience. Bags and feet behind the marker, 3D glasses on, hold on tight and prepare for WOOOOW. Jungle creatures jump out...More

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Sharonwaddington
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Fun

    Visited on 01 December 2018. I wouldn't advice one to go there on weekends for the queues are so long.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Great20
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    The gold mine underground is ghostly and cool, go see it!

    You'll love the ride down in a clanky lift all five floors down. Cold and damp and dark so you are given headlamps to wear. What an awesome adventure. One that is well worth the money. The rest of the park is for kids and...More

    Date of experience: March 2018
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    December 11, 2018|
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    Response from Choba14 | Reviewed this property |
    R215 if you are over 1.3m tall and will be getting on the rides in the themepark. R125, for non-riders above 1.3m.
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    November 28, 2018|
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    Response from Sharonwaddington | Reviewed this property |
    R215 if you are over 1.3m tall and will be getting on the rides in the themepark. R125, for non-riders above 1.3m.
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    Response from kedibonem609 | Reviewed this property |
    It's R210 per person
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