About Barberton Museum
Get bunged up with local knowledge at the Barberton Museum where the geology, mining, Swazi history and general history of Barberton are displayed, as well as Belhaven and Stopforth House Museums, Fernlea Museum and the Block House.
Find out about the history of the area dating back 3,500 million yeas before man was able to survive on earth. The Barberton Mountainland is internationally acclaimed as the best developed and exposed remnant of primitive crust. The oldest form of life on earth developed in this hostile environment. The earliest inhabitats of the area were the Stone Age people. Barberton is also known for it's earliest mining activities and prospectors found remains of Iron Age mining in this area.
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+27 (0)13 712 4208
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Msauli Village
Sleeps 20 in 9 rooms
Welcome to Msauli Village. Accommodation for 14 guests is now available in the guest house. Self-catering facilities with fully equipped...
Cockney Liz Hotel
Sleeps 32 in 13 rooms
Cockney Liz Hotel is situated in the historic mining town of Barberton, with its breathtaking view of the Makhonjwa Mountains. The Cockney...
R550
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Phoenix Hotel
Sleeps 26 in 12 rooms
The Phoenix Hotel, known for its ambiance, hospitality, service and cuisine, has formed part of Barberton since 1886 and was rebuilt in...
R600
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Jathira Guesthouse
Sleeps 80 in 20 rooms
Escape to the serene beauty of the magnificent Makonwja Mountains at Jathira Guesthouse, a tranquil haven located just outside of...
The Gold Nugget Guest House
Sleeps 10 in 4 rooms
This Charming Guesthouse and fully licensed pub is set in a tranquil garden setting. The Gold...
R750
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Barberton Mountain Lodge
Sleeps 8 in 2 rooms
We have two self-catering units Die Berghuisie and Die Houthuisie & Mukwana House rooms only.Each unit sleeps 4 people in two seperate...
R900
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Barberton Museum Map
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Barberton Museum is 3.2km from the centre of Barberton
, the nearest airport 45.2km (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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