Gauteng district, South Africa

Places to visit near Midrand

Midrand is a city in Gauteng district, South Africa, home to about 173,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 39 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 28 museums. The must-see places are Grand Central Water Tower Midrand (1 km), Gallagher Estate (2 km) and Nizamiye Mosque (3 km).

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Midrand, South Africa
Midrand, Gauteng district, South Africa. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Midrand at a glance

Location
Gauteng district, South Africa
Population
about 173,009
Coordinates
25.9895° S, 28.1284° E
Places within 50 km
223 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Midrand

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Midrand: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Midrand

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Midrand. The closest is Modderfontein Reserve (11 km); the best-known is Zwartkop Nature Reserve (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Midrand

39 churches within 100 km of Midrand. The closest is The Way People Church — Church Xtended (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of the Cedars (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Midrand

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Midrand. The closest is Liliesleaf Farm (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Midrand

32 museums within 100 km of Midrand. The closest is AECI Dynamite Factory Museum (15 km); the best-known is Smuts House Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Midrand

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Midrand. The closest is Engen Waterfall Convenience (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Midrand

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Midrand. The closest is The Udder Side (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Midrand

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Midrand
  2. 12 km Liliesleaf Farm · heritage site, Gauteng
  3. 5 km Our Lady of the Cedars · church, Gauteng
  4. 9 km Madhya Kailash Temple · temple, Gauteng
  5. 1 km Nizamiye Mosque · mosque, Gauteng
  6. 22 km Smuts House Museum · museum, Gauteng
  7. 19 km Back to Midrand

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    Within 15 km of Midrand

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Midrand by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3244Modderfontein Reserve (11 km)
    Churches3939The Way People Church — Church Xtended (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3233Liliesleaf Farm (12 km)
    Museums2832AECI Dynamite Factory Museum (15 km)
    Waterfalls2828Engen Waterfall Convenience (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1319The Udder Side (23 km)
    Other attractions1718Boulders (1 km)
    Caves1417AFM Cave Of Adullam Assembly—Tembisa (12 km)
    Parks1416Bishop Bird Park (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38The Munro Drive Viewpoint (27 km)
    Temples22Madhya Kailash Temple (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nizamiye Mosque (3 km)
    Buddhist sites01Nan Hua Temple (79 km)

    Midrand: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Midrand?

    Grand Central Water Tower Midrand (attraction, about 1 km), Gallagher Estate (attraction, about 2 km), Nizamiye Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Madhya Kailash Temple (temple, about 4 km), Our Lady of the Cedars (church, about 12 km), Liliesleaf Farm (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 39 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 28 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Midrand?

    Modderfontein Reserve, about 11 km by road; Rietfontein Nature Reserve (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Midrand?

    The Way People Church — Church Xtended, about 1 km by road; Streams of Joy (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Midrand?

    Liliesleaf Farm, about 12 km by road; Nelson Mandela (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Midrand?

    Start in Midrand, visit Liliesleaf Farm, then Our Lady of the Cedars, then Madhya Kailash Temple, then Nizamiye Mosque, then Smuts House Museum, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Midrand?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Midrand

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