Gardenia Park
in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality of Orange Free State, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.130 and 26.171 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 7' 47" and E 26° 10' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:49 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:12 am and 6:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Gardenia Park

Gardenia Park in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (Orange Free State) is a town located in South Africa about 265 mi (or 426 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital place.

Time in Gardenia Park is now 05:49 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Gardenia Park. The closest airport in South Africa is J B M Hertzog International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bloemfontein, Dewetsdorp, Bultfontein, Theunissen and Trompsburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Camelia Gastehuis

Address
2,2 mi
74 Jac Van Rhyn Road
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


African Footprints Lodge

Address
0,9 mi
219 President Paul Kruger Avenue
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A White Rose Guest House

Address
1,0 mi
25 Scholtz Street, Universitas
0321 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Address
2,7 mi
101 Henry Street, Willows
9301 The Willows
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SOUTHERN SUN BLOEMFONTEIN

Address
2,3 mi
CNR NELSON MANDELA AND MELVILLE DRIVE BRANDWAG
9324 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Conference Centre & Spa Rusplek Guesthouse

Address
0,7 mi
50 Scholtz Street
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lentha's Lodge

Address
3,1 mi
32 Eugene Marais
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 7:00


Victorian Lodge

Address
2,6 mi
110 Kellner Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Brebner House Bed and Breakfast

Address
2,5 mi
Melville Drive 84 Brandwag
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ebony and Ivory

Address
2,3 mi
12 Boerenooientjies Avenue
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Bloemfontein Free State South Africa

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 02:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province in South Africa. Copyright to http://www.roomsforafrica.com/dest/south-africa/free-state/bloemfontein.jsp.


The Cheetah Experience Bloemfontein, South Africa

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zita Janse van Vuuren

Who knew the Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein could have such a pertaining affect on anyone. A pleasure to have filmed with them. Will definitely go back for tons of visits! CE truly only...


Who says Bloemfontein does not get rain?

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 05:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johnny Da Silva

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28 April 1989 - 1 Parachute Battalion training video nr.6 Bloemfontein Paratrooper SANDF

Published: May 03, 2011
Length: 24:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marnus Ferreira

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Street Workout demo at Flex & Fight, Bloemfontein.

Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Silverback Calisthenics

Silverback Calisthenics did a short street workout demonstration for the opening of the Flex and Fight bodybuilding competition in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on 12 July 2014 ~ Follow us...


13. Christo Spies (ENG) - School Chaplin at St Michael's School in Bloemfontein

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FEDSAS

The undisputed leader in school governance and management! FEDSAS is the national representative organisation for governing bodies, which informs, organises, mobilises and develops its members ...


Braaivleis and Rains in Bloemfontein

Published: January 25, 2012
Length: 53:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MisterAfrikaans

Rain challenge the BBQ in Bloemfontein, Free State Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/CLLe/


Maxxis National 4x4 challenge - Bloemfontein 2011

Published: July 27, 2011
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Ruschenbaum

One of the best events of 2011 lots of action.


Chip - Bloemfontein Agility Compilation (August 2013)

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 18:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paolo Cernuschi

Compilation of Chip's runs at the Bloemfontein Montego Disciplines Weekend (8-11 August 2013)


Snowing in Bloemfontein

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 40:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dirk Strauss

Snowing at 11:30 on the 7th of August 2012.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Grey College, Bloemfontein

Grey College is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, one of the 23 elite, historically significant and prestigious Milner Schools. Grey College is not to be confused with Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Located at -29.1094, 26.1967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Education in Bloemfontein, Educational institutions established in 1855, 1856 in South Africa

Free State Stadium

The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used mainly for rugby union and association football. It was originally built for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and was one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The primary rugby union tenants of the facility are: The Central Cheetahs, which represents Free State and Northern Cape provinces in the international Super Rugby competition.

Located at -29.1172, 26.2089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Sports venues in the Free State (South African province)

University of the Free State

The University of the Free State is a multi campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa.

Located at -29.1044, 26.1753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of the Free State, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1904, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Chevrolet Park

Chevrolet Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. It is the home of the Knights cricket team. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1989. A naming rights arrangement saw the ground renamed Goodyear Park until the 2007-08 season when it was renamed the OUTsurance Oval. As of the 2011-2012 season it was again renamed Chevrolet Park.

Located at -29.1167, 26.2053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Test cricket grounds in South Africa, Sports venues in the Free State (South African province)

St. Andrew's School, Bloemfontein

St. Andrew's School, established in 1863 is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. The years of study are from pre-primary to grade 12. Boarders are accommodated in four boarding hostels: Dunn House for junior boarders, Storey House for junior secondary boarders, and Twells and Chandler Houses for senior boarders. Day students are associated with Carey (grades 1 to 7) and Webb (grade 8 to 12) Houses. Its sister school is St.

Located at -29.1036, 26.2039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1863

Central University of Technology

Central University of Technology, Free State or Central University of Technology is a University of Technology in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. It was established in 1981 as "Technikon Free State". As part of the South African government's restructuring of tertiary education for the new millennium it was promoted to university of technology status. Currently the University is undergoing restructuring of personnel.

Located at -29.1214, 26.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public universities in South Africa, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Educational institutions established in 1981, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Westdene Stadium

Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C.

Located at -29.1069, 26.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in the Free State (South African province), Soccer venues in South Africa