Weekends Away: In and Around Gauteng, by Diane Coetzer

Weekends Away: In and Around Gauteng, by Diane Coetzer. ISBN 9781431700998 / ISBN 978-1-4317-0099-8

Weekends Away: In and Around Gauteng, by Diane Coetzer. ISBN 9781431700998 / ISBN 978-1-4317-0099-8

Written in an entertaining style by Diane Coetzer and packed with information highlighting the attractions of some 147 getaways, 'Weekends Away - In and Around Gauteng' is the perfect companion for just about everyone.

Diane Coetzer  

Introduction: Gauteng might be the economic heart of South Africa, but its residents know all too well the province's Cinderella status when it comes to tourism. However, we're confident that this little guide will change everyone's minds - includingthose Gauteng residents who still hanker after living somewhere else. Some highlights within Gauteng worth mentioning are the provincial government's Dinokeng Game Reserve (a 18500-hectare park communally owned by over 250 private landowners, all committed to developing ecotourism), the Magaliesberg (the mountainous evergreen favourite), and the Cradle of Humankind (the famous World Heritage Site chronicling the history of our species). These gems, and others like them, are overflowing with established and new accommodation options, destinations within striking distance for an effortless weekend break. As well as havingthese and other great getaway options on your doorstep, a wonderful feature of living in South Africa's smallest province is that you have speedy access to a host of other provinces. The surrounding provinces with which Gauteng shares borders - namely the Free State, Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga - each have their own unique and diverse attractions, giving Gautengers exceptional choice when it comes to leaving the urban sprawl behind (see the regional map overleaf for inspiration). We have not only listed the many great weekend getaways in and around Gauteng, but we have grouped them thematically too - from quick breaks to those centred on family, fishing, romance and so on - to assist you in finding a perfect fit. To make it easy for you, each entry highlights the province it's located in as well as website details and contact numbers. We've also calculated the travel time and distance from the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg, just because we love the structure so much, especially when it's lit up at night. That said, travel time is of course traffic dependent, and we always recommend that you try and head out early on a Friday to avoid the rush. At the back of this book you will find an index of sorts, where establishments are listed by province, as well as some generally useful contact numbers. Much like the province it's centred on, use this book as a springboard from which to explore the truly dazzling array of weekend getaways within easy reach of where you live. Once you start digging a little, you'll be amazed at what lies on your doorstep. Diane Coetzer

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Book title: Weekends Away: In and Around Gauteng
Author: Diane Coetzer
Type: Travel Guide
Imprint: Travel and Heritage
Publisher: Random House Struik
Cape Town, South Africa 2012
ISBN 9781431700998 / ISBN 978-1-4317-0099-8
Softcover, 11x17 cm, 120 pages, throughout colour photos

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