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The Citizen
6 days ago
- The Citizen
Get back to nature with scenic Sunday hikes at Melville Koppies
Get back to nature with scenic Sunday hikes at Melville Koppies Looking for a chance to explore and get a breath of fresh air? Then Melville Koppies might be just what you're looking for. When guests arrive at Melville Koppies, they receive an explanation about the self-guided hiking options available. These include a 5km trail, a heritage trail, a scavenger hunt, or the opportunity to just wander around and explore. ALSO READ: Melville Koppies hike educates young explorers while supporting conservation Armed with a relevant map and advice on how to read the maps and guide themselves, guests will soon be ready to set out on their way. The Koppies are open every Sunday morning from 08:00 to 11:30. If you would like to find out more about Melville Koppies and why it's a heritage site, book a guided tour. Don't miss the storytelling session on the second Sunday of each month and the long guided 8km hike on the last Sunday. Security is provided, making it safe to walk alone. There is safe parking opposite the entrance to Melville Koppies at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. ALSO READ: Pathfinders hike Melville Koppies for hands-on history lesson Entry is R100 for adults, R50 for those under 18, and free for children under five. An annual season ticket costs R500 for adults and R250 for those under 18. All income is used for conservation of the Koppies. For more details email [email protected], phone 079 532 0083 or visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- The Citizen
Invitation: Melville Koppies wants to show your children the wonders of nature this holiday
Invitation: Melville Koppies wants to show your children the wonders of nature this holiday Make the most of the school holidays at Melville Koppies. For working parents, the mid-year school holidays can be a stressful time. Many do not have leave or the means to go away. Melville Koppies offers the perfect local escape. Bring your family on a Sunday morning between 08:00 and 11:30. Enjoy a refreshing hike in the wide-open spaces. Race your young ones up the hill, join in a treasure hunt, and take in the breathtaking views of Joburg from the top of the Koppies. There will be storytelling on July 13 from 09:00 to 09:30, suitable for all ages, as well as a range of self-guided trails from 500m to 5km. These take you through grassland, forest and along the spruit. By the end of your visit, it will feel like you have taken a proper break. You can also book a guided tour on 079 532 0083 to learn about the Koppies' three billion-year-old rocks, the history of its earliest inhabitants, and more. Safe parking is available opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. Entry is R100 for adults, R50 for under-18s, and free for under-fives. Season tickets cost R500 for adults and R250 for under-18s. All proceeds go towards conserving the Koppies. For more information, contact [email protected] or 079 532 0083, or visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- The Citizen
Tips and tricks for making your child's school holidays a fun one
Tips and tricks for making your child's school holidays a fun one Make the most of the school holidays at Melville Koppies. For working parents, the mid-year school holidays can be a stressful time. Many don't have leave or the means to go away. Melville Koppies offers the perfect local escape – bring your family on a Sunday morning between 08:00 and 11:30. Enjoy a refreshing hike in the wide-open spaces. Race your young ones up the hill, join in a treasure hunt, and take in the breathtaking views of Joburg from the top of the Koppies. There will be storytelling on July 13 from 09:00 to 09:30, suitable for all ages, as well as a range of self-guided trails from 500m to 5km. These take you through grassland, forest and alongside the spruit. By the end of your visit, it'll feel like you've taken a holiday. You can also book a guided tour on 079 532 0083 to learn about the Koppies' three billion-year-old rocks, the history of its earliest inhabitants, and more. Safe parking is available opposite the entrance at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. Entry is R100 for adults, R50 for under-18s, and free for under-5s. Season tickets cost R500 for adults and R250 for under-18s. All proceeds go towards conserving the Koppies. For more information, contact wendavid@ or 079 532 0083, or visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
06-05-2025
- The Citizen
Explorers revel in stories told at Melville Koppies
Explorers revel in stories told at Melville Koppies Stories and guided hikes are some of the treasures guests can find when they visit the Melville Koppies. The second Sunday of the month is scheduled for storytelling while the last Sunday is when the 8km guided hike is hosted. Both events continue to attract visitors to the Koppies. ALSO READ: Melville Koppies hosts storytelling sessions With many smiling and happy faces it's a clear sign that visitors and hikers enjoy spending time experiencing the Koppies. Book a personalised guided tour (079 532 0083 or wendavid@ to learn more about the grasslands, heritage and more on a day that suits you. The Koppies are open every Sunday morning between 08:00 to 11:30. Alternatively visitors can embark on a self-guided hike ranging from 500m to 5km. It will cost visitors R100 per person, R50 for those under 18. Entry is free for those under five. ALSO READ: Melville Koppies continue to amaze with hidden gems Safe parking is available opposite the entrance to Melville Koppies at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. All income is used for conservation of the Koppies. For more details contact wendavid@ or 079 532 0083, alternatively visit for more information. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- The Citizen
Koppies attract international academics
Melville Koppies Highveld grasslands are one of earth's endangered ecological treasures. Academics worldwide are researching and recording this asset. Recently, Professor Sally Archibald from Wits brought some fellow academics on a field trip to the Koppies. Book a personalised guided tour (079 532 0083 or wendavid@ to learn more about the grasslands, heritage and more on a day that suits you. The Koppies are open every Sunday from 08.00 to 11.30. Self-guide yourself on a hike from 500m to 5km and there is storytelling on the second Sunday of the month (next one is on May 11, Mother's Day) and an 8km guided hike on the last Sunday of the month. Entry is R100 per person, under 18 is R50 and those under five get in free. There is safe parking opposite the entrance to Melville Koppies at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. All income generated is used for the conservation of the Koppies. For more info email wendavid@ phone 079 532 0083 or go to #melvillekoppies ALSO READ: Life slows down on Melville Koppies ALSO READ: Koppies' history enthralls hikers At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
