Gauteng district, South Africa

Places to visit near Modderfontein

Modderfontein is a town in Gauteng district, South Africa, home to about 3,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 46 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage and 27 museums. The must-see places are Our Lady of the Cedars (10 km), Madhya Kailash Temple (11 km) and Nizamiye Mosque (11 km).

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Modderfontein at a glance

Location
Gauteng district, South Africa
Population
about 3,000
Coordinates
26.0891° S, 28.1653° E
Places within 50 km
208 (61 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 Modderfontein

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Churches near Modderfontein

48 churches within 100 km of Modderfontein. The closest is St.Francis in the Wood (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of the Cedars (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Modderfontein

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Modderfontein. The closest is Westlake Wetland (3 km); the best-known is Melville Koppies (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Modderfontein

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Modderfontein. The closest is Nelson Mandela (14 km); the best-known is Liliesleaf Farm (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Modderfontein

33 museums within 100 km of Modderfontein. The closest is AECI Dynamite Factory Museum (1 km); the best-known is National Museum of Military History (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Modderfontein

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Modderfontein. The closest is Gate 17 Waterfall View (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Modderfontein

21 parks within 100 km of Modderfontein. The closest is Central Park (3 km); the best-known is Delta Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Modderfontein

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

  1. Start in Modderfontein
  2. 11 km Madhya Kailash Temple · temple, Gauteng
  3. 1 km Nizamiye Mosque · mosque, Gauteng
  4. 10 km Liliesleaf Farm · heritage site, Gauteng
  5. 5 km Our Lady of the Cedars · church, Gauteng
  6. 15 km The Munro Drive Viewpoint · viewpoint, Gauteng
  7. 18 km Back to Modderfontein

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How to reach Modderfontein

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    Within 15 km of Modderfontein

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Modderfontein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4648St.Francis in the Wood (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2944Westlake Wetland (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2434Nelson Mandela (14 km)
    Museums2733AECI Dynamite Factory Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls2428Gate 17 Waterfall View (7 km)
    Parks2021Central Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1321Modderfontein Dam (2 km)
    Other attractions1618Gallagher Estate (13 km)
    Caves317AFM Cave Of Adullam Assembly—Tembisa (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29The Munro Drive Viewpoint (18 km)
    Temples22Madhya Kailash Temple (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Tariq Bin Ziyad (5 km)
    Buddhist sites01Nan Hua Temple (80 km)

    Modderfontein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Modderfontein?

    Our Lady of the Cedars (church, about 10 km), Madhya Kailash Temple (temple, about 11 km), Nizamiye Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Gallagher Estate (attraction, about 13 km), Grand Central Water Tower Midrand (attraction, about 14 km), Liliesleaf Farm (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 27 museums, 24 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Modderfontein?

    St.Francis in the Wood, about 1 km by road; Church on the Way (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Modderfontein?

    Westlake Wetland, about 3 km by road; Modderfontein Reserve (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Modderfontein?

    Nelson Mandela, about 14 km by road; Liliesleaf Farm (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Modderfontein?

    Start in Modderfontein, visit Madhya Kailash Temple, then Nizamiye Mosque, then Liliesleaf Farm, then Our Lady of the Cedars, then The Munro Drive Viewpoint, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Modderfontein?

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

    Towns near Modderfontein

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