The Wilds, Johannesburg

Name: The Wilds
Address: Houghton Drive, Johannesburg, South Africa

#56 among attractions in Johannesburg

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The Wilds is an inner city park in the suburb of Houghton, in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The park consists of 16 hectares of indigenous vegetation on the sides of two rocky koppies or hills with views of the city of Johannesburg and its suburbs. Through the 1990s the park gained a reputation for being highly dangerous and crime ridden, however, it is becoming increasingly popular again largely due to the efforts of volunteers. ()

Created: 1937Elevation: 5732 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 26°10'25"S, 28°3'16"E

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Houghton DriveJohannesburg Inner City (Houghton Estate)Johannesburg South Africa

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The Wilds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Constitution Hill, Johannesburg Zoo, South African National Museum of Military History, Pullinger Kop.

1.3 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
33 min walk • Constitution Hill, situated in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, is a prominent historical site that bears the weight of South Africa's tumultuous past while also symbolizing its commitment to a democratic future.
1.1 miW
City zoo with a white lion program
Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg
29 min walk • Johannesburg Zoo is an oasis of wildlife nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1904, this 55-hectare (136-acre) zoological garden is home to a wide array of animals from around the world and is a popular destination for both locals...
1.1 miNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg
28 min walk • The South African National Museum of Military History stands as a testament to the country's complex and often turbulent military past. Located in Johannesburg, this museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting South Africa's military history, from its pre-colonial...
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum
Pullinger Kop, Johannesburg
32 min walk • Pullinger Kop, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, is a site rich in history and natural beauty. This distinctive rocky outcrop stands as a sentinel over the city's northern suburbs, offering a unique vista of the urban landscape below.
1.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
37 min walk • Joburg Theatre Complex, previously known as the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, is a group of four theatres situated in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
1.1 miNW
Monuments and statues
Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Johannesburg
28 min walk • The Anglo-Boer War Memorial was originally called the Rand Regiments Memorial and dedicated to the men of the Witwatersrand who joined as British soldiers in the Rand Regiments and who had lost their lives during the Second Boer War. The memorial is now next door to the South African National Museum of Military History.
0.5 miNW
Park
Killarney, Johannesburg
13 min walk • Killarney is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. A relatively wealthy area, located west of the M1 freeway, Killarney is a densely built-up area, and it has numerous apartment blocks, as well as a large shopping mall, Killarney Mall.
0.7 miW
Botanical garden, Park
Brenthurst Gardens, Johannesburg
18 min walk • Brenthurst Gardens is a 45-acre private garden in Johannesburg, South Africa attached to Brenthurst Estate, the residence of the Oppenheimer family, led by Nicky Oppenheimer.
1.1 miNE
Golf
Houghton Golf Club, Johannesburg
29 min walk • Houghton Heights is an apartment located in the Houghton estates of Northern Johannesburg. It was designed by John Shaw in 1938. Houghton Heights is one of a number of imposing art deco buildings to have been built on the Orange Grove escarpment. Its design uses alternating red and orange bricks with richly decorated marbles.
1 miS
Tower
Hillbrow Tower, Johannesburg
25 min walk • The Hillbrow Tower is a tall tower located in the suburb of Hillbrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. At 269 m, it has been the tallest structure and tower in Africa for 50 years, and it was also the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere until 1978, when surpassed by the 270 m Mount Isa Chimney in Queensland, Australia.
1.2 miS
Landmark cylindrical skyscraper
Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg
31 min walk • Ponte City is a skyscraper in the Berea suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, just next to Hillbrow. It was built in 1975 to a height of 173 m, making it the tallest residential skyscraper in Africa. The 55-storey building is cylindrical, with an open centre allowing additional light into the apartments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Wilds?

Nearby attractions include Killarney, Johannesburg (13 min walk), Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue, Johannesburg (18 min walk), Brenthurst Gardens, Johannesburg (18 min walk), Oxford Shul (19 min walk).

How to get to The Wilds by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Wilds:

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Bus Station (11 min walk)
BRT Bus Station (19 min walk)