.: Gillooly's Farm
.: Walter Sisulu Nat. Botanical Garden
.: Irene Farm and Dairy
.: Montecasino
.: Benoni Bunny Park

.: Johannesburg zoo

 

There are many places of interest around Johannesburg which are not too far from Edenvale.

Because Edenvale is situated close the highway it is easy to get to most of the places of interest. For example, the Zoo is less than 30 minutes drive away, the Bunny Park in Benoni is also only about 30 to 40 minutes away.

Only a few places are listed so far but this page will keep changing as I gather more information and photographs.

If you would like to contribute photographs and information it would be greatly appreciated.
E-mail your comments and contributions to:
edenvale@webmail.co.za

Gillooly's Farm is right next to the N3 highway in Senderwood, a short drive from Edenvale

Every day except for Sunday entrance is free. Sunday seems to be the most popular day for visitors. Braai facilities are available all around the lake. There is a restaurant with seating both indoors and outdoors.

Spend the day outdoors, take a walk around the lake, have a bite to eat at the restaurant or just feed the ducks. Gillooly's Farm offers you an escape from the city without even leaving the city.

http://www.gilloolysbanqueting.co.za

The Walter Sisulu (formely Witwatersrand) National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort is a worthwhile trip to make. There is a restaurant in the garden or you can take a picnic basket and sit on a blanket under one of the many shady trees in the park. How you walk around the garden is up to you, there are paved pathways as well as little dirt paths through the trees.

The hide at the water hole is a great place to do some bird watching from.

Take a walk to the waterfall and enjoy the lovely green lawns and gardens with a variety of South African plants, I'm sure there will be something there to interest most people.

Benches under the shady trees offer rest for the weary. The atmosphere is peaceful and serene.
http://www.sanbi.org/sisulu/mainpage.htm

Less than 45 minutes drive from Edenvale is the Irene Farm and Dairy. The Irene farm and dairy does not only sell fresh farm milk, it also offers an opportunity for children to see dairy cows and to get the feel and smell of a farm, while for the Moms and Dads it offers a lovely outdoor restaurant under large shady trees.

The old farm buildings are beautiful and all the modern day cars certainly seem out of place on the premises.
http://www.irenevillage.com/dairy

Situated on William Nicol Drive. Apart from the casino there are plenty of restuarants and shops. For Theatre lovers there is the Pieter Tourien Theatre.

For more information you can visit the Montecasino website.
www.montecasino.co.za