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Honeydew, Randburg
Honeydew, nestled in amongst the other northern suburbs of Boskruin, Randpark Ridge and Sundowner, is one of the older suburbs along Christian De Wet Road that becomes Northumberland Avenue, close to the shopping mall of Northgate. It used to be that Honeydew was regarded as country living - people escaped to live on plots out here - and, because it is close to a major bus route getting in and out of central Johannesburg wasn't as difficult as it could have been.
Today, Honeydew is something of a village, that has been absorbed into the myriad suburbs that have sprung up out here on the slight incline near the water tower. And because it is an established suburb, getting around from here is not a problem. If anything you're perfectly placed to reach Lanseria Airport in minutes (it's only 14 kilometres north of Honeydew), whilst Sandton is but 4 kilometres away and the green space of Emmarentia Dam, is 10 kilometres from Honeydew. The other advantage too, is the proximity of the N1, which takes one anywhere in Johannesburg.
Witkoppen Road takes one to Fourways and Bryanston, whilst Malibongwe Drive (the former Hans Strijdom Drive or the R 512) heads all the way out to Hartebeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg Mountains - a huge advantage if weekends away from Johannesburg are your thing!
There is plenty to do in this part of the city, with numerous shopping malls close by; the villages of Greenside and Parktown are close enough to warrant evenings out on the town, whilst the famous and "must visit" Cradle of Humankind lies just north west of Honeydew.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House
Amadwala Lodge
Amadwala means 'Place of the Rock' and is immersed in its 5.5 hectare bush environment. All rooms have private entrances, en-suite bathrooms and ...
Self Catering
North Haven Country Estate
North Haven Country Estate is a retreat to a little piece of bush veld hidden among indigenous trees and plateau that is protected by the wildlif...
Guest House / Self Catering
Golden Candle Guest House
Golden Candle Guest House is located in the quiet suburb of Honeydew, on the border of Randburg. The guest house is ideal for business and leisur...
Guest House / Self Catering
Libra Lodge
Libra Lodge offers self-catering accommodation and guest rooms in Sundowner, Johannesburg. The lodge is located approximately 18km from Lanseria ...
Things to do in the area
Family Entertainment
Shepherd�s Fold Stables
Situated in the lovely Elandsdrift Valley, in Muldersdrift, Gauteng, bordering the Cradle of Humankind, the stables are an easy distance from the...
Family Entertainment
Drum Tribe
Whether you�ve booked your holiday accommodation in Johannesburg, you�re a Jo�burg local, or you have a restaurant or event venue here; Drum Trib...
Malls & Shopping
Appletons Village
At Appletons Village everyone is welcome to pop in. We all lead busy lives and this is a great little centre, home to only 21 shops but the shops...
Noteworthy attractions
Entertainment
Brightwater Commons
Shopaholics unite at the popular Brightwater Commons mall in Randburg, Johannesburg. Thanks to this positioning, it is close to other shopping ho...
Golf Courses
Jackal Creek Golf Estate
Designed by the DDV Design Group the championship golf course at Jackal Creek is a challenging yet achievable layout. The layout is characterized...
Miscellaneous
Gautrain
The Gautrain is an 80 kilometre mass rapid transit railway system, which is a long-winded way of saying that Johannesburg constructed a (really) ...
Landmarks
Delta Park
Delta Park is a rather large green lung in northern Johannesburg that lies nestled in amongst the suburbs of Victory park, Blairgowrie and Craigh...
Golf Courses
Eagle Canyon Country Club
Enjoy world-class golfing and facilities at the exquisite Eagle Canyon Country Club in Honeydew, Johannesburg. This was once a sand quarry, but r...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
President Ridge Bird Sanctuary
Few people know about President Ridge Bird Sanctuary. It lies across the road from the backside of Brightwater Commons, with its entrance on Malc...
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