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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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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

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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

1 Review
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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Nguni Rest

Sleeps 4 in 2 rooms

Nguni Rest offers accommodations in Barberton, an 18-minute walk from the Jock of the Bushveld statue and 1.3 miles from Barberton Museum....
R780
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Jathira Guesthouse

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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

22 Reviews
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 Museum is 3.2km from the centre of Barberton , the nearest airport 45.2km (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport).
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