The town of Cullinan's claim to fame is the discovery of the largest rough-cut diamond ever found in 1905. Duly named the Cullinan Diamond – in honour of Sir Thomas Cullinan who owned the diamond mine at the time – it put the little mining village on the world map.
The town still serves the Cullinan Mine (previously the Premier Mine), the third largest diamond producer in the country. A wander down Cullinan's Oak Avenue is truly a trip back in time… lined with jacaranda and oak trees, it’s a living museum brimming with beautifully preserved Edwardian period buildings, breathtaking gardens and a number of restaurants and coffee shops.
The town becomes a hive of activity on weekends, with day trippers from all over enjoying the rural setting and scenic surrounds. The town is an easy journey from Pretoria; follow the highway northwards and you’ll be there in less than half an hour.
Cullinan is an historic mining village located in the Gauteng province of South Africa, and its claim to fame must surely be that it is the ...
The Diamond Dash Trail Run is found in the 18 000ha Seringveld Conservancy which is situated about 15km north-west of Cullinan....
The town hosts a flea market where any and all goods are sold. Board a steam train into the heart of Cullinan and experience a fabulous day ...