Places to visit near

Volksrust

Volksrust is a town in Mpumalanga district, South Africa of about 43,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 11 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Laing's Nek, Majuba and Dutch Reformed Church, Utrecht.

27.3654° S, 29.8818° EPop. 43,378

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see3
Notable37
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Volksrust

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Volksrust
  2. Verkykkopviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ntsheleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Phokweniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. O'Neill's Cottageheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Laing's Nekviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Volksrust
Today’s loopVolksrustStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Volksrust?

Laing's Nek (viewpoint, about 13 km), Majuba (viewpoint, about 16 km), Verkykkop (viewpoint, about 8 km), Phokweni (viewpoint, about 17 km), O'Neill's Cottage (heritage site, about 19 km), Ntshele (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

57 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Volksrust?

Volksrust Catholic Parish Church, about 1 km by road; NG Kerk - Volksrust (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Volksrust?

Amajuba Mountain, about 1 km by road; Renbaan (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Volksrust?

Start in Volksrust, visit Verkykkop, then Ntshele, then Phokweni, then O'Neill's Cottage, then Laing's Nek, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

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