One of southern Africa's biggest and best theme parks, with rides and attractions for all ages. Extreme rides like the Anaconda, Jozi Express and Tower of Terror are for the brave and then there's Gold Reef City's newest ride, Storm Chaser. This ride comes with a '10/10 Fear Factor' rating (the highest rating in the park) and is designed to replicate the experience of being trapped inside the eye of a storm. You'll be swirling around at great speeds, getting ever higher into the sky while the ride flips up and down, throwing you sideways and upside down. After trying it out ourselves, we can confirm it is pretty terrifying. Definitely one for the dedicated adrenaline junkies.
If you are here with little kids on the other hand, for something a little slower there’s the option of a gentle train ride around the park with a soft-serve ice cream in hand or learn about the city's early history by touring the recreated gold rush mining village, try your hand at gold panning or take a trip underground to visit a disused mine shaft within the theme park. There are also lots of other kid-friendly rides and attractions, plus the 4D Theatre experience, and a full-on trampoline park, Jump City.
The Gold Reef City theme park is one of the stops on the City Sightseeing bus tour.
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GOLD REEF CITY THEME PARK ENTRANCE AND TICKETS
Gold Reef City has one-price-fits-all ticketing of a flat R250 for all entrants. Tickets must be booked online and will not be available for purchase at the gate. Children under the age of 3 enter for free.
Note that if it is your birthday you are eligible for free entrance. You must come on the day of your birthday and bring proof (such as your ID book) that it is indeed your birthday on that exact day. If your birthday falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday when the park is closed you can come on the Sunday before. If your birthday falls on a Thursay or Friday when the park is closed you can come on the Sunday after your birthday.
OPEN HOURS: The Gold Reef City theme park is open Fri, Sat and Sun 09:30–17:00, and on public holidays (except Christmas Day). Note the park also opens mid-week during school holidays (make sure to check online beforehand as these special opening days are often subject to change)
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Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Elizabeth, You need to buy the tickets online at the official Gold Reef City website https://themeparktickets.goldreefcity.co.za/ ~Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Elizabeth
Witbank
I would like to know that i should biy tickets online or will buy at the gate , am having trip with friends on the 18th of June its only 6 of us....
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Tladi, As at March 2022 tickets cost R250 per person and MUST be booked online. Book your tickets online at: https://www.goldreefcity.co.za/theme-park/
Tladi Molefe
Welkom (Free State)
I want to visit how much is 2 adults and 3 kids age 13yrs,10yrs,5yrs
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi, Please note that all tickets need to be booked online in advance via the Gold Reef City website. As at Feb 2022, entrance costs R250 per person (includes access to all rides and attractions). You can find more information about what's on offer and buy tickets online at goldreefcity.co.za/theme-park/ ~Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Lwazi
Northwest
Friday I want to visit so how much entrance and which activities you have
Pretty
Delmas
Hi, I would like to know the entrance fee, we are the family of 6,two adult and 18yr,16y,12yr and 10yr boys, needed to spend time on the 2nd of October 2021
Stephanie
Boksburg
Once I pay the R200 entrance fee are all the rides free ? Or do I still have to pay for more than my food and the entrance fee
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Neta, On the current Level 3 (as of July 27, 2021) Gold Reef City is open on Saturdays and Sundays only. Tickets can be booked online at https://bit.ly/GRC-TP
Neta
Kagiso
Since we at level 3,what are gold reef city trading hours for theme park? Will it open on the 6th of August 2021
zelda
middelburg
hey I want to know more about your deluxe family weekend package fore R2300 please its fore the 3 of July 2021 we are 2 adults 3 children 2 are 7 years old and one are 3 years old if you can kindly email me please
Keke
Bloemfontein
When am booked at the gold reef city accommodation (tsogo sun), am I going to pay the 200 entrance fee?
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Jabulile, Gold Reef City theme park now charges a flat R200 for all entrants (kids, adults, students etc), tickets must be booked online via the official Gold Reef City website. For the latest on special offers please call the theme park directly on +27 11 248 6800 ~Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Jabulile
Springs
How much is the entrence for students
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Jabu, As of April 1,2021 Gold Reef City theme park costs R200 for all entrants - this includes access to all the rides. Tickets must be booked online and will not be available for purchase at the gate.
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Mahlase, If it is your birthday you are eligible for free entrance to Gold Reef City theme park. You must come on the day of your birthday and bring proof (such as your ID book) that it is indeed your birthday on that exact day. If your birthday falls on a Mon, Tue or Wed when the park is closed you can come on the Sunday before. Please make sure to call the park before you visit on +27 11 248 6800 - to double check their opening and requirments. Have an awesome birthday!
Jabu
Centurion
Is the entrance fee includes all the rides
Mahlase
Pretoria
Is true that you get free entrance and rides when is your birthday at gold reef city?
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Charlotte, Gold Reef City is currently not open on Fridays. From April 1 the theme park will be open from Thursdays to Sunday Check out the official Gold Reef City theme park website for more on their latest opening times etc, you can also buy your tickets there in advance Please note, Johannesburg In Your Pocket is an independent publishing company sharing information about Joburg attractions. We don't work for or with Gold Reef City :) ~ Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Mpho, The theme park is open on April 3 and as of April the park has a new flat entrance fee of R200 per person. Tickets must be booked online - please see the Gold Reef City Theme Park website for the latest prices and information on any specials. Johannesburg In Your Pocket is an independent publishing company sharing information about Joburg attractions. We don't work for or with Gold Reef City :) ~ Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Mpho
Johannesburg
I would like to invite my friend to spend a day at your premises on the 3rd of April, so I want to know if their no specials or combos it we come in a group.
Charlette
Pretoria
Will you be open 19 March (this friday)
Johannesburg In Your Pocket
Johannesburg
Hi Rita, Please note that as of Jan 16, 2021 Gold Reef City theme park is open on weekends only. For the very latest on opening times please see the official Gold Reef City theme park website at www.goldreefcity.co.za/theme-park. Hope you and the family have fun! ~Johannesburg In Your Pocket team
Rita
Daveyton
Will you be open next weekend?
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