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Orchards, Johannesburg
The rather small, well established suburb of Orchards lies virtually around the corner from trendy Norwood, its tree-lined streets and large, timeless homes, many of which have either been renovated or subdivided into apartments, places one in the heart of the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, close to neighbouring Oaklands, and only a 10 minute leisurely drive along the back roads to Sandton.
Melrose Arch, just up the road, is constantly expanding and provides a rather unique mix of work, play and home space with a number of restaurants set on the square, reminiscent of the street culture so evident in Europe.
Melrose Arch is a combination of apartments, lofts and penthouses above shops and office space, touted as the height of fashionable living in the city. The humming high street of Norwood with its boutiques, caf�s, restaurants and coffee bars is probably one of Johannesburg�s best kept secrets.
Comparable with other popular �street culture� suburbs, such as Melville and Parktown, Norwood has a distinctly bohemian flavour, and there is a colourful mix of cultures that create a distinctively cosmopolitan atmosphere sadly lacking in some of the city�s other northern suburbs.
Melrose Bird Sanctuary, not far from Orchards, is one of Johannesburg�s many green spaces where over 120 different species of wild birds skim through the indigenous trees and reed beds that surround the pretty lake in the sanctuary.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Hotel
La Orchard Hotel
La Orchard Hotel is located in the tree lined suburb of Orchards, Johannesburg. The hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, spa facilitie...
Self Catering
11 The Avenue
11 The Avenue offers accommodation in Orchards, Johannesburg and is an ideal location for both business and leisure guests alike. From here you a...
Self Catering
Fifteen On Orange Guest Lodge
Fifteen on Orange is an unpretentious guest lodge located within the Joburg suburb of Orchards. The accommodation is centrally located, safe, sec...
Guest House / Self Catering
Garden Place
Garden Place offers fine accommodation centrally situated in the exclusive suburb of Orchards. We are just around the corner from trendy Norwood ...
Things to do in the area
Caf�s & Eateries
The Radium Beerhall
The Radium Beerhall is the oldest bar and grill in Johannesburg, steeped in history, tumult and legend. The Radium's history reaches as far back ...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Golf Courses
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Golf Courses
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Golf Courses
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
Airports
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
Landmarks
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
Shopping
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Museums
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa�s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Landmarks
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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