Northcliff, Johannesburg

Name: Northcliff
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#74 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Northcliff is a wealthy residential suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. The suburb is located on Northcliff Ridge which provides views to both the north and the south. Northcliff's huge homes are nestled around a steep incline of the hill, and on the foot of Northcliff borders the suburbs of Fairland, Blackheath, Cresta and Berario. Recently some streets have been secured with boom gates. Although erroneously included by Google Maps as part of Randburg, Northcliff has never been part of Randburg. It is located in Region B of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. ()

Established: 1934 (90 years ago)Area: 3.5 mi²Coordinates: 26°8'46"S, 27°58'12"E

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Northcliff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cresta Shopping Centre, Melville Koppies, Randpark Golf Club, University of Johannesburg.

1.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cafe
Cresta Shopping Centre, Johannesburg
29 min walk • Cresta Shopping Centre, located in the bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a premier retail destination, offering a diverse shopping experience to locals and visitors alike. This expansive mall, nestled in the northern suburbs, boasts an impressive...
2.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Melville Koppies, Johannesburg
64 min walk • Melville Koppies, a verdant oasis amidst the urban sprawl of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a testament to the region's ecological and historical significance. This nature reserve and city heritage site spans an area of around 160 hectares, offering a tranquil...
2.2 miN
Golf, Outdoor activities
Randpark Golf Club, Johannesburg
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, Randpark Golf Club stands as a premier golfing destination and a jewel in the crown of South African golf courses. With a rich history that dates back to the 1940s, this esteemed club offers a unique blend of tradition...
3.1 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg
80 min walk • The University of Johannesburg is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University, the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University.
1.8 miSE
Cemetery
Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg
46 min walk • Westpark Cemetery is a large cemetery in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the resting place of some of the country's well-known citizens. It is a non-denomination designated burial ground, and thus has Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Chinese burial areas. The Jewish section contains a Holocaust Memorial, erected in 1959.
1.9 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Johannesburg
48 min walk • The Johannesburg Botanical Garden is located in the suburb of Emmarentia in Johannesburg, South Africa. The gardens grew out of a large rose garden that was established in 1964 and subsequently expanded from 1969 to cover an area of around 125 hectares. It is administered by Johannesburg City Parks.
2.2 miE
Dam
Emmarentia Dam, Johannesburg
57 min walk • Emmarentia Dam is a dam in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, South Africa. There are several dams that make up Emmarentia Dam, despite its allusion to the singular, with two small dams found upstream in the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens.
2.9 miNE
Park
Delta Park, Johannesburg
74 min walk • Delta Park is one of the biggest parks in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is adjacent to the suburbs of Blairgowrie and Victory Park. It comprises 108 hectares of grassland and woodland, and three tree-lined dams. It has walking trails, a "sensory trail" and bird watching hides.
3.2 miSE
Street
7th Street, Johannesburg
81 min walk • 7th Street is a street located in the Johannesburg suburb of Melville. It is lined with many restaurants and bars, which are mostly frequented by students from the nearby University of Johannesburg. It is featured in the South African soap opera 7de Laan.
2.2 miE
Garden, Aquarium, Park
Emmarentia, Johannesburg
55 min walk • Emmarentia is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.
3.1 miW
26°8'23"S • 27°55'15"E
Hillfox Value Centre, Johannesburg
79 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre