Vredefort Dome Unclaimed

•Features:•Home•History•Accommodation•Wine & Dine•Adventure•Gallery•About•Contact Us•The Vredefort Dome is a Whodunit at the centre of an astrophysical detective story. Is it the product of an asteroid impact or a volcanic explosion - a blast or a belch? For more than 100 years, geologists have puzzled over the strange curvature of the mountains and plains surrounding the towns of Parys and Vredefort, with the sombre Vaal River cutting its way through radial cracks in the structure. •In 2005 the Vredefort Dome was declared a World Heritage Site (WHS). The official area covers 30 000 hectares and lies mainly in the Bergland, situated along both banks of the Vaal River, a little over an hour's drive from Johannesburg.•The Vredefort Dome represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the history of our planet extending back thousands of millions of years and to marvel at the devastating forces that have shaped our world. Apart from the unusual rocks in the dome, the area also has important historical, cultural and archaeological sites recording human habitation over the past 2000 000 years, together with a rich scenic beauty.• •Whether it is scientific curiosity, historical or cultural interest, ecotourism or adventure activities, the Vredefort Dome has something special to offer each visitor. Welcome to our wonderland!

Vredefort is a small farming town in the Free State province It is home to 3,000 residents. The area displays exceptional scenic beauty and is rich in biodiversity with remarkable animal and plant populations. Various cultural features also add to the value of the area. The Vredefort Dome has an exceptional tourism potential, the Vredefort Dome is situated approximately 100 km from Johannesburg.