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Northern Free State Attractions and Destinations

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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.
NORTHERN FREE STATE DESTINATIONS
Bothaville Heilbron
Deneysville Kroonstad
Frankfort Parys
"MUST SEE" ATTRACTIONS
Vredefort Dome at Vredefort
Riemland Museum at Heilbron
Tractor Museum at Viljoenskroon
Vintage car exhibition at Edenville
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NORTH FREE STATE DESTINATIONS

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 ... More » Deneysville Info
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 Info
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 Info
BOTHAVILLE
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.

FRANKFORT

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.
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

VREDEFORT DOME AT VREDEFORT (World Heritage Site)

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

THE DOME ADVENTURE FESTIVAL

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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