Newtown Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Museum Africa
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum Africa during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
SAB World of Beer
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at SAB World of Beer during your travels to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Montecasino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montecasino during your visit to Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Nelson Mandela Square
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nelson Mandela Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Lion & Safari Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Lion & Safari Park home during your holiday in Johannesburg? While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Maboneng Precinct
Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
- Museum Africa
- Newtown Junction Mall
- Mary Fitzgerald Square
- The Market Theatre Flea Market
- Market Theatre
- Sci Bono Discovery Centre
- Montecasino
- Sandton City Mall
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Apartheid Museum
- Mall of Africa
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- University of Witwatersrand
- East Rand Mall
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Wanderers Stadium
- Silverstar Casino