Gold Reef City was named after the gold reef that it was built upon. It is a replica of what Johannesburg was like in the early 1900's. Today Gold Reef City is a theme park with shops built in the style of yester year and a gold mine where the inquisitive can descend to experience what it was like for the miners of the day.  Furthermore, you will find many themed rides that will occupy your time or that of your children.