Baillie Park
District of Potchefstroom
in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality of Province of North West, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-26.717 and 27.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -26° 43' 0" and E 27° 6' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:35 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:11 am and 5:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.905 and -156.225 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Huelo
References
This place on Geonames.org
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

Delve into Baillie Park

The district Baillie Park of Potchefstroom in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (Province of North West) is a district located in South Africa about 94 mi south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Parys, Carletonville, Klerksdorp, Ventersdorp and Westonaria. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 26%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sunset Manor Guest House

Address
1,0 mi
4 Kanaal Street
Potchefstroom
South Africa

Time Information

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


Cosy Cottage B&B

Address
0,8 mi
38 Parys Avenue
2520 Potchefstroom
South Africa

Time Information

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


A Tapestry Garden Guest House

Address
0,4 mi
260 Walter Sisulu Avenue
Potchefstroom
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Just Tiffany Guest House

Address
0,5 mi
151 Peter Mokaba Street
2531 Potchefstroom
South Africa

Time Information

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


Yenfie B and B

Address
0,9 mi
4 Iris Street
Potchefstroom
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

South Africa Training Camp, Javelin season 2014, Jiannis Smalios

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 21:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jiannis Smalios

My first ever winter training camp (from January 17th to February 1st 2014) which took place in Potchefstroom, SA (South Africa) at NWU PUKKE Sport Center (North West University). Had two...


Sergey Fedosienko @58.2 kg - 661 kg RAW WORLD RECORD total @ IPF Classic World Championships

Published: June 06, 2014
Length: 33:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Powerlifting TV

Sergey Fedosienko sets world record in squat, bench press, deadlift and total at the IPF Classic World Men's Championships, South Africa, Potchefstroom on 06.06.2014 and wins the world ...


NWU Pukke Mr and Miss Campus 2013

Published: October 02, 2013
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jared Naude

Video of Mr and Miss Campus 2013 which was hosted in the amphitheater of the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. The theme was "Africa" and everything from the decor to ...


Inflatable boat setup during bass fishing comp

Published: March 02, 2014
Length: 38:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Clive Robinson

Bass fishing tournament at Potchefstroom. My boat setup on the water. PVC rod holder.


STREET KINGS - Crime Doesn't Pay? - Game Trailer

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 00:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johan Zeelie

Street Kings is an Android location based game that will soon be available on the Play store for free. In will be played on the NWU Potchefstroom campus. Location based means that you physically...


Chuck Snorris NWU

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 16:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jopie Henning

Chuck Snorris was at the NWU PUK open day on 4 May. He made an unexpected visit. Potchefstroom.


Paintball in Potch

Published: September 23, 2011
Length: 27:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Francois Wiid

Just some Woodsballing in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Other Paintball Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRoppnJu9Dw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZVipo0p0Qo Paintball Photo ...


PA Electric Shock

Published: April 11, 2010
Length: 50:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Christie Saayman

Almero flying the PA Shockie at Midwest model club in Potchefstroom, short flight, but demonstrates the amount of control afforded by this model.


Le nozze di Figaro

Published: May 29, 2008
Length: 05:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Pinocchio1944

Mandie de Villiers singing an aria from "De nozze di Figaro" (Mozart), at the North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa.


Extreme Survival

Published: December 08, 2009
Length: 01:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Louis Barry

Chris Burns travels to South Africa to see if he can survive in the wilderness. Starring: Chris Burns, Daniël Hamman. Camera & Editing: Louis Barry.


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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.

Senwes Park

Senwes Cricket Stadium is a cricket ground in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. It has hosted one Test match, in 2002. The Highveld Lions also play some home matches here. It is also home to AFL South Africa, the Australian rules football body responsible for developing the game in that country and the stadium is home to the South African national Australian rules football team, the Lions. As of 2008, due to a naming rights agreement, the ground was renamed to Senwes Park.

Located at -26.6957, 27.1008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, Potchefstroom, Highveld Lions, Australian rules football in South Africa, Test cricket grounds in South Africa, Sports venues in North West (South African province)

North-West University Botanical Garden

The North-West University Botanical Garden on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is the only botanical garden in the North West Province of South Africa. The Garden spans just under three hectares and is open to the public.

Located at -26.6819, 27.0953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in South Africa

Potchefstroom Dam

Potchefstroom Dam is dam on the Mooi River, on the northern boundary of Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa. It was established in 1950.

Located at -26.67, 27.0972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in South Africa, Dams completed in 1950