Places to go and Things to do in and around Germiston
There are a great many things to do in Germiston and Johannesburg - for those who know where to look.
We have taken the opportunity of listing interesting attractions and places to go for your adventure as well as leasure persuits below:
Sporting and Outdoor
• Aviation Museum, Flying Lessons, Scenic Flights and Restaurant
Address: Rand Airport, Rand Airport Road, Germiston, Johannesburg
Telephone: +27 (0)11 827-4155
Opening hours: Booking is essential (one week in advance). 08h00 to 17:00 over weekends, and 09h00 to 17h00 on weekdays.
• Germiston Golf Course
Course details: 18 holes, par-72. Rating 71, 6 523 metres. The course has kikuyu fairway and bent grass greens. The Germiston Lake comes into play on the par-three 15th and 17th holes.
Address: Germiston Golf Course, Rand Airport Road, Germiston, Johannesburg.
Telephone: +27 (0)11 824-2827
• Lion Park
Address: Corner of Malibongwe and R114, Johannesburg
Telephone: +27 11 691 9905
• Museum Africa
Details: Located at the Newtown Cultural Precinct, Museum Africa carries a variety of exhibits, most of which pertain to the rich history of Africa.
Address: 121 Bree Street, Johannesburg
Telephone: +27 11 833 5624
• Rondebult Bird Sanctuary
Details: Rondebult is a short drive (25 minutes) from the O.R Tambo International Airport and within an hours drive from Pretoria. The sanctuary is open daily throughout the year from 07h00 to 17h00.
Address: Head south from Johannesburg on the N3 highway. The sanctuary is well signed posted and after turning left at the R103/R554 (Heidelberg / Alberton road) off-ramp and the sanctuary is on the right hand side of the road after approximately 9 km. The entrance is directly opposite the junction with the R554 and Forsdick road.
• Johannesburg Planetarium
Details: A favorite with children and adults alike, Johannesburg Planetarium hosts shows of the planets beyond our realm on an ongoing basis.
Address: Yale Road Entrance 10, Johannesburg
Telephone: +27 11 717 1392
• Regional Shopping Malls
Details: Eastgate, Bedford Centre and the East Rand Shopping Mall are the closest Malls in the immediate area that offer you movie theatres, shopping, restaurants and much more.
• Paintball City
Details: Paintball City is open from Wednesday to Sunday with two sessions from 8:30-12:30 or 13:00-17:00 for fans of this popular sport.
Address: 7 Du Preez street, Knights, Germiston. (off Main Reef road)
Telephone: 011 828 7583
• Germiston Athletics Stadium (formerly Herman Immelman Stadium)
Address: Delville Road North, Germiston.
GPS: 26°13'40"S 28°10'29"E
• Delville Swimming Pool
Address: Cnr Delville Road North & Elsburg Road, Germiston
Telephone: +27 11-871-7211
Indoor and other Activities
• South African Casino Resorts
Details: http://www.gamblingsa.com/south-african-casino-resorts.asp
• Germiston Landmarks
Details: http://www.amethyst.co.za/Germiston/index.html
• Map Studio's points of Interest in Germiston
Details: http://www.mapstudio.co.za/locationmap.php?loc=Germiston
• Yahoo Travel
Details: Extensive list of Attractions, Restaurants and things to do in and around Johannesburg.
