About Westrand

From the enchanting Magaliesberg Mountain Range in the north, to the Vaal River in the south, and along the meandering Crocodile River, a tapestry of resorts and activities awaits, where tranquillity restores the soul and the adventurer can stretch the limits… Extending from Randfontein in the west to Roodepoort in the east and including the towns of Krugersdorp and Magaliesburg, the Westrand may belong to a separate municipality, but it still remains within the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area and it is not uncommon for people to commute between the Westrand and Johannesburg on a daily basis.

The Westrand grew out of the discovery of gold in the area, although a greater part of this area remains rural and largely unspoilt, encompassing some of Gauteng’s most beautiful scenery. Two mountain ranges, the Magaliesberg and the Witwatersberg, grace the western fringes of the region, which, when combined with the Skeerpoort and Crocodile River valleys, makes for beautiful and interesting hikes, rock climbs and days out in nature for the family or friends to bond and enjoy together.

The Westrand region is gaining increasing popularity and, as ever more discoveries are made, prepares to welcome the world to the Gateway to the Cradle of Humankind! Here, strangers become friends and visits result in lasting memories. From near and far, people are coming to learn of the golden spectacles of The Westrand.  As with the dramatic golden sunset, the area simultaneously reflects the warmth of its natural wonders and the charm of its friendly and diverse cultures.

This land, proud of its history and natural heritage, beckons the visitor to share the joy of discovering new experiences, to gather new tales and to linger longer. This kaleidoscope of experience will become golden memories, with the region’s golden threads that weave a tapestry of natural beauty and peaceful surroundings, which begins and ends with the people – like beams of light, they colour the streets with their smiling faces and friendliness. 

Western Gauteng is less than 45 minutes’ drive along excellent highways from Sandton, (N1), Pretoria (R28), and Johannesburg, as well as international and local airports.

 Westrand Area Information and Places of Interest

Florida

Krugersdorp

Roodepoort

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