HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE

Allan Roberts’ Memorial

The Allan Roberts’ Prospectors’ Borehole Memorial is shaped in the form of a key and symbolises the unlocking of the Free State goldfields.

Mine locomotive

An old mine locomotive named “Paulina” can be seen at the entrance to the mine.

Museum

The Mynsinkgat (“Big Hole”) Museum on the farm Aandenk chronicles the history of gold mining in and around the town.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Edel Olie/Eden Health

This family-run factory is one of the few in South Africa that produces virgin sunflower oil using a technique that prevents the oil from warming up and losing its potency. This technique also prohibits the use of additives. The oil thus produced is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. The factory also produces an Eden Health Oil Cosmetic Collection of creams and treatment oils.

Target Gold Mine

This modern mine uses the deep-mining process to extract gold and is situated in what is known as the “Bothaville Gap”; between two of the world’s biggest gold fields namely those of Welkom and Klerksdorp. Underground tours and visits to the mine’s foundry/smelting house can be organised on request.