Enjoy rich history at Melville Koppies
The Koppies are open Sunday mornings between 08:00 and 11:30.
Melville Koppies is not just a well-maintained green lung in the middle of the city.
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It also holds historical treasures dating back thousands and thousands of years.
One of the information boards that talks about the last 150 years has just been renewed.
Describing the turmoil in the land north of the Vaal River at that time, it also describes how the Geldenhuys family bought Melville Koppies hoping to find gold on it.
The Koppies are open Sunday mornings between 08:00 and 11:30.
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Join a guided tour from 08:00 to learn about Joburg’s lengthy geological history or do the self-guided heritage trail.
Or if you just want to exercise you can do the challenging 5km trail or just meander at your own pace along the many paths.
Safe parking is available opposite the Melville Koppies entrance at Marks Park Sports Club on Judith Road, Emmarentia.
Security on the Koppies is provided and entry costs R90 per person and R50 for those under the age of 18.
All income is used for the maintenance of the Koppies.
For more information, email wendavid@mweb.co.za or call 079 532 0083.
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