Mpumalanga district, South Africa

Places to visit near Hendrina

Hendrina is a town in Mpumalanga district, South Africa, home to about 15,871 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 8 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Nederduitse Gerformeerde Kerk Middelburg (Witkerk) (64 km) and Fort Merensky (75 km).

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Hendrina at a glance

Location
Mpumalanga district, South Africa
Population
about 15,871
Coordinates
26.1588° S, 29.7153° E
Places within 50 km
33
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hendrina

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hendrina: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Hendrina

165 churches within 100 km of Hendrina. The closest is NG Gemeente Kerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hendrina

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hendrina. The closest is Blesbokfotein Mine (32 km); the best-known is Fort Merensky (75 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hendrina

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hendrina. The closest is Boschmanskop No 1 Dam (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hendrina

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hendrina. The closest is MalaMala Game Reserve (35 km); the best-known is Heyns Privaatnatuurreserve (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Hendrina

9 parks within 100 km of Hendrina. The closest is Steenkamp Street Park (68 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hendrina

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hendrina. The closest is Newcastle, Majuba (66 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Hendrina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 277 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hendrina
  2. 49 km Willem Brummer Dam · dam, Mpumalanga
  3. 3 km Douglas Dam · dam, Mpumalanga
  4. 70 km Nooitgedacht Dam · dam, Mpumalanga
  5. 81 km Athlone Dam · dam, Mpumalanga
  6. 25 km Heyns Privaatnatuurreserve · nature spot, Mpumalanga
  7. 49 km Back to Hendrina

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How to reach Hendrina

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hendrina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8165NG Gemeente Kerk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1332Blesbokfotein Mine (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs723Boschmanskop No 1 Dam (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens519MalaMala Game Reserve (35 km)
    Parks09Steenkamp Street Park (68 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Newcastle, Majuba (66 km)
    Waterfalls03Waterfall Alternativ Hiking Route (92 km)
    Museums02Nomoya Masilela Museum (52 km)
    Temples02Ekwandeni Temple (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Faizan E Saddiq E Akbar Masjid (75 km)
    Other attractions01Bonnefoi Mansion (67 km)

    Hendrina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hendrina?

    NG Gemeente Kerk (church, about 1 km), Christ the Cornerstone Ministries (church, about 1 km), Hendrina Assemblies of God (church, about 3 km), Emmanuel AME Church (church, about 4 km), Christ the Cornerstone Ministries (church, about 5 km), Nederduitse Gerformeerde Kerk Middelburg (Witkerk) (church, about 64 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hendrina?

    33 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Hendrina?

    NG Gemeente Kerk, about 1 km by road; Christ the Cornerstone Ministries (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hendrina?

    Blesbokfotein Mine, about 32 km by road; Marsfield Consolidated Collieries (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hendrina?

    Boschmanskop No 1 Dam, about 22 km by road; Bankfontein Dam (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hendrina?

    Start in Hendrina, visit Willem Brummer Dam, then Douglas Dam, then Nooitgedacht Dam, then Athlone Dam, then Heyns Privaatnatuurreserve, and drive back — about 277 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hendrina?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hendrina

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hendrina’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hendrina on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.