Fairland, Johannesburg
The pretty northern suburb of Johannesburg, Fairland is neighbour to Northcliff and Darrenwood; close to Cresta, one of the city's major landmarks and home to a plethora of shops and entertainment, and Brightwater Commons - another biggish shopping centre that used to be known as the Randburg Waterfront. They have greatly reduced the size of the artificial lake and now there is simply a central pond, although the musical fountains still remain.
Fairland is one of the leafier and older suburbs prone to large, verdant gardens and fairly big homes. It has recently expanded to include the new FNB and WesBank campus, a R1.2 billion building on the corner of Beyers Naude and Wilson roads. The building, apparently built according to environmentally friendly standards that began with the foundations which were dug without moving any soil from the site, is large enough to house both Ellis Park and Wanderers stadiums and it is a 2 kilometre walk around the building's perimeter.
But Fairland is not far from one of the largest green lungs in the city. Emmarentia Dam and the Johannesburg Botanic Garden was voted the best passive recreation space in the city by its residents in 2004 - over 30 000 trees grace the space in which city dwellers can stroll and relax whilst picnicking on the lawns of the dam. There is a large rose garden, a collection of succulents and a herb garden that includes traditional African medicinal herbs.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Jubilee Lodge Guest House
Set in a beautiful garden, offering accommodation in seven large double en-suite rooms and easy access to and from the N1 off-ramp at Beyers Naud...
Things to do in the area
Aces Brew Worx
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Noteworthy attractions
Crown Mines Golf Club
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Observatory Golf Club
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Randpark Golf Club
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Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
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OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa's past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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