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NORTHERN FREE STATE
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| Northern Free State, South Africa: This
region constitutes a strategic agricultural region, producing inter alia the major portion
of South Africa’s maize crop. The 300 m² Vaal Dam between the Free State and Gauteng
is not only the main source of water to South Africa’s industrial heartland, it also
is the inland water mecca of South Africa, offering boundless opportunities for all types
of water sport. This and other vast water surfaces in this area offer one the opportunity
to relax and revisit your plans for an unforgettable holiday in South Africa. |
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NORTH FREE STATE DESTINATIONS
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  Deneysville: There is some debate as to
which province Deneysville in fact belongs. Although regarded as lying on the Free State shore of
the Vaal dam (the pretty little town literally lies next to the Vaal dam wall),
Deneysville is also just 100 kilometres from the major metropolis of Johannesburg, and is
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 Kroonstad: Set on the Vals River,
Kroonstad is an important agricultural, educational and administrative centre which
originated during the days of the Great Trek. The town serves a rich maize- and
livestock-producing district. The town's architecture and landscape gardening are
exceptionally fine. Modern ... More » Kroonstad
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 On the south bank of the Vaal River, Parys is one of the most popular of the
highveld holiday venues. The river, frequented by a diversity of birds, is studded with
tree-covered islands. Several have been developed into pleasure resorts where boating,
fishing and swimming provide endless ... More » Parys
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 The town lies on the banks of the Vals River where boating, fishing and
swimming are popular. Game auctions (among the most important in the country) are held
regularly on the farm Syfergat. The district produces maize in large quantities. Near
Bothaville, the NAMPO Farm attracts more than 20 000 visitors every year. |
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FRANKFORT |
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 A typical Free State farming town in a fertile agricultural area. A holiday
resort and two camping sites lie on the banks of the Wilge River under weeping willow
trees. The town's historical sandstone buildings are characteristic of the region. Annual
events: Wilge Marathon (canoeing) in February. |
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 A typical Free State town with a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Vegkop Battlefield is the site of a battle between Voortrekkers and the Matabele army of
Mzilikazi in 1836. The Riemland Museum, housed in an old Jewish Synagogue, depicts the
Riemland heritage and the agricultural activities of the area. |
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NORTH FREE STATE
ATTRACTIONS
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VREDEFORT DOME AT VREDEFORT (World Heritage Site) |
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 The Vredefort dome is the oldest and largest
meteorite impact site (Asrobleme) in the world. Formed an estimated 2000 million years ago
when a gigantic meteorite (larger than Table Mountain) hit the earth close to where
Vredefort is today. The force of the impact opened up a crater, which ... more »Vredefort Dome
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THE DOME ADVENTURE FESTIVAL |
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 The Dome Adventure Festival is held
annually in Parys during the month of November. All proceeds from the Dome Adventure
Festival go towards the Parys Development Forum (A non profit Section 21) for projects in
and around Parys with the intention of marketing and development of the community ... Dome
Adventure Festival
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