Town Name:

Cornelia
Municipality:

Mafube Municipality
Description:

Rich in history, this small town is situated on the alternative route of the N3. The well known writer, PG du Plessis, was born here. The local N.G. Church, which is built of sandstone, is one of the towns well known tourist attractions.

Cornelia is also renowned for the fossil discoveries of pre-historic creatures found in 1955 which are presently still being safeguarded in the National Museum in Bloemfontein.
Tourist Information:

7 Richter Street
Tel. 058 813 1051 (ask for Cornelia)
Fax. 058 841 0631
P.O. Box 9, Cornelia, 9850
Regional Activities:

• Quad Biking • Horse Riding
• 4 x 4 Routes • Hiking
• Camping • Game, bird and plains hunting
• Bird watching
Approximate Distance From Johannesburg:

95 km