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Gold Reef City

Off Xavier Road, Johannesburg, South Africa
011 248-6800
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Ranked #13 of 55 attractions in Johannesburg
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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Phoenix, AZ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The rides are for smaller children. The fun fair was overrun with schoolchildren in school uniform who were rude and pushy. Dancing was scheduled infrequently and I felt it was designed for the tourists. The gold mine tour, gold pouring and museum definitely interesting. Not a bad experience, but OK.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went on a team building experience but it would be great for everyone. All the rides are lots of fun and they have a section for children with smaller rides which looked brilliant too.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

If you want to find out about Johannesburg's Gold Mining roots or just want to have day of roller coasters and rides, there is something for everyone. As the sun sets the adults can go to the gold reef city casino and play for some real gold!

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Expensive not really sure it was good value for money the day we went, many of the rides were shut. The cashiers at the entrance were busy chatting and lolling about seemingly too busy to serve customers :/ The mine tour was very good, the historical information interesting, the science lab was fun.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Plenty of vairiety at Gold Reef City. Thrilling adventurous rides for teens and younger adults. Circus was a free throw-in but it was good fun, if not too exciting. Prices are fairly steep but they do cover a days' entertainment. The food at Gold Reef City is not good (very standard hot dogs and haburgers) but you cannot take in... More

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Centurion, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I must say the history of Gold Reef City has always been of great interest to me. The rides and 3D show is just the icing on the cake.

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I loved the theme park however I was very disappointed to enter and find out more than 6 of the most exciting rides were closed due to renovations. We paid R330.00 for 2 people only to find half the rides do not work. The staff were very friendly except the lady at Miners Revenge. The food options were good for... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Always a great day out with the family and a good venue to take overseas visitors provided it is not during peak times or school holidays otherwise the queues are too long for the rides

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London, United Kingdom
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Its a super place for family and friends to meet as there is lots for all age groups. We went on a busy Saturday over the Easter Break so the queues were extra long, but manageable. Our children are young so the kids rides were great and plentiful. The place offered lots such as a farm yard, theatre, music, train... More

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Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I booked a mine tour for two tourists from Europe. It was for the last tour of the day as their flight arrived at Jhb at 15h30 We paid for the tour, but when we arrived the whole park was closing. To get to the tour (entrance R180pp??) we had pay R600? entrance to the park, and for all the... More

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AM1835, Manager at Gold Reef City, responded to this review
24 April 2013

We acknowledge receipt of your feedback and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. We would value the opportunity to better understand your experience by providing us with your contact details. Please could you mail your contact details to Thembi.makhaye@tsogosun.com. Thank you for your patronage and we hope to welcome you again at Gold Reef City. Sincerely, Eugene... More

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