Brenthurst Gardens, Johannesburg

#61 among attractions in Johannesburg

Botanical garden, Park, Relax in park

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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. ()

Elevation: 5584 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 26°10'15"S, 28°2'38"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Parktown)Johannesburg South Africa

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Brenthurst Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
32 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.
0.4 miNW
City zoo with a white lion program
Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg
12 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...
1.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Lake
Zoo Lake, Johannesburg
33 min walk • Zoo Lake is a popular urban park situated in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. This serene lake is surrounded by lush greenery and is a favorite recreational spot for both locals and tourists. Established alongside the Johannesburg Zoo, from which it derives its...
0.5 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg
14 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...
1.6 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Johannesburg Planetarium, Johannesburg
40 min walk • The Johannesburg Planetarium is a planetarium owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, located on the University's East Campus in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It was the first full-sized planetarium in Africa, and the second in the southern hemisphere.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Johannesburg
14 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 miNE
Park
Killarney, Johannesburg
12 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 miE
Park
The Wilds, Johannesburg
18 min walk • 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.
1.2 miS
Tower
Hillbrow Tower, Johannesburg
30 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.
1.6 miSE
Tower
Yeoville Water Tower, Johannesburg
42 min walk • The Yeoville Water Tower is located in Harley and Percy Streets, Yeoville, near the fountain of Doornfontein; it was built in 1914 by the Sivewright's Johannesburg Waterworks, Estate and Exploration company. It was constructed with a reservoir to supply piped water to Johannesburg.
0.6 miSW
Temple
Johannesburg South Africa Temple, Johannesburg
15 min walk • The Johannesburg South Africa Temple is the 36th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brenthurst Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue, Johannesburg (4 min walk), Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg (12 min walk), Killarney, Johannesburg (12 min walk), Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Johannesburg (14 min walk).

How to get to Brenthurst Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brenthurst Gardens:

Bus

J1-7 • Lines: J1 (15 min walk)
5 jubilee road parktown • Lines: J1 (15 min walk)