| Location: South Africa » North West » Christiana 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
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