Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg

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The Ellis Park Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people. A large number of sports events and concerts have occurred in this arena. ()

Opened: 1990 (34 years ago)Capacity: 6300Coordinates: 26°11'46"S, 28°3'54"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (New Doornfontein)Johannesburg South Africa

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Ellis Park Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlton Centre, Ellis Park Stadium, Pullinger Kop, Johannesburg Art Gallery.

1.3 miSW
Towering building with observation deck
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
8 min walk • Ellis Park Stadium, an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a testament to the nation's deep passion for sports, particularly rugby. This venerable stadium, with a seating capacity of approximately 62,000, has been a focal...
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Pullinger Kop, Johannesburg
21 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.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
29 min walk • The Johannesburg Art Gallery, nestled in the bustling heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic expression. This premier art museum, often referred to as JAG, houses an impressive collection that spans seven centuries...
1.2 miW
Coworking space, Tower
Marble Towers, Johannesburg
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1.2 miW
Church
Church of Peace, Johannesburg
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0.4 miW
Synagogue
Doornfontein Synagogue, Johannesburg
12 min walk • The Doornfontein Synagogue or Lions Synagogue is the oldest synagogue still in use in Johannesburg, South Africa. The synagogue is located at 120 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, two blocks from Ellis Park Stadium.
0.9 miW
Church
Greek Orthodox Church, Johannesburg
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1.2 miNW
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.
1.3 miSW
Area
Highveld, Johannesburg
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0.6 miNW
Landmark cylindrical skyscraper
Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg
16 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ellis Park Arena?

Nearby attractions include Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg (8 min walk), Doornfontein Synagogue, Johannesburg (12 min walk), Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg (16 min walk), Yeoville Water Tower, Johannesburg (17 min walk).

How to get to Ellis Park Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ellis Park Arena:

Bus

Ellis Park East Bus Station • Lines: C1, T1 (3 min walk)
Ellis Park North Bus Station • Lines: T1 (10 min walk)

Train

Ellis Park (11 min walk)
Jeppe (15 min walk)