When diamonds were discovered along the Vaal River in 1870 the Transvaal government rushed to settle ownership of the diggings by establishing this town on the banks of the Vaal River. The town was named Christiana after the daughter of President Pretorius

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Bloemhof 55 km, Hertzogville 45 km, Jan Kempdorp 30 km, Warrenton 43 km

Altitude – 241 m above sea level

Average Rainfall – 452,8 mm per annum

Average Temperatures – Summer 31,8°c; Winter 20,6°c

Banks – Absa (ATM), Fnb (ATM), Standard (ATM)

HISTORICAL VIEW

Diggers (Diamonds) Museum - Digging equipment and photographs are on display

San (Bushman) Rock Art - On the farm Stowlands, 6 km from the town

ATTRACTIONS

Aventura Vaal Spa

A popular family getaway and stopover for travellers between the Cape and Gauteng. Impressive architecture greets you at the gate, while sparkling water and shady trees in the court of the main complex invite you to relax and make yourself at home. Renowned for it's mineral baths, superb fresh water angling and well stocked game reserve, Vaal Spa offers a feast of outdoor and indoor sports and activities. Several swimming pools, two bubble jet baths and eight private baths provide access to the mineral water, which is heated to 36°c in the Hydro Spa. The chalets are modern, comfortable, air conditioned and self catering. The 400 stands in the caravan park, 83 with power points, are well laid out and fully equipped.

Ouma Plaas Dollas House

Home to a rare collection of hand crafted porcelain dolls

ACTIVITIES

Outdoors - Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Ski

Accommodation in and around Christiana