Gecko Jewellers and Kids Party Venue

Venue:
52 Mercury Avenue
Crowthorne Midrand Johannesburg View on Google Maps
Times:
Mon to Fri: 9am-4pm gem shop, pedal cars, scratch patch and restaurant (no mine tour during the week unless for group bookings)
Sat: 9am-4pm, last mine tour 3pm
Sun & PH: 9am-2pm, last mine tour 1pm
Cost:
Mine Tour (Free bag of gemstones after completing tour):
R80 Adults
R70 Kids under 12yrs
Pedal Cars R20
Scratch Patch R80
Ages:
From Birth - All ages
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Gemstone Mine Party & Day Trip Venue


Join us for an awesome adventure!! While the kids play, parents can browse Africa's largest Jewellery Show room or raw gem stones and crystals.

Set on a 5 acre property this is a venue for kids Party with a difference or just for a fun day out with the family. They can learn about gemstones, play on pedal cars, there is a jumping castle and a scratch patch to keep the kids busy for ages

Underground Gemstone Mine Tours


Come stimulate your curious mind on our underground mine tour to learn more about gemstones and their origin. See how the gemstones are polished to a shiny rock and set into a gorgeous jewellery piece.

Coffee Shop


Enjoy a delightful meal at the coffee shop while the young gemstone hunters search for their own gemstones in the scratch patch or chase each other around our race track with the pedal cars.

Spoil yourself with an amazing piece of jewellery from our fine crafted range. We stock a wide range of all the various birthday stones as well as elegantly designed master pieces for that special occasion. We have something for everyone and prices to suit every pocket.

Our friendly staff will make your event and visit unforgettable and leave you with a warm smile in your hart, wanting to return for more!

School Tours


Short informative tours, popular with locals and tourists alike! Experience a huge variety of African gemstones being cobbed, sorted and polished. Witness the outside mine-run, view colourful underground chambers and passages and experience the personal touch of our guides!

We provide your guest with a memorable experience and educational insight into the broad world of crystals and gemstones.
Outside the mine you can witness:-
(a) stone cobbing
(b) stone sorting
(c) tumbling, polishing, washing…
Besides the underground mine, the company also offers the following:
(a) Gemstone scratch patch
(b) Pedal cars
(c) Countryside Coffee Shop – serving light lunch / snacks
(d) Last but not least, see the rough stones transformed into the finished goods.
(e) This all in your 12 birthstones

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Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine

Date:
Jun 27-Jul 22
Info:
Gecko Jewellers and Mapatiza Mine is one of those rare hidden gems that ticks all the boxes. Safe, exciting, and filled with activities children absolutely love. From exploring a real underground mine tour to digging for treasures in the scratch patch and zooming around on push paddle go-karts, it's the perfect mix of fun and learning.

Whether your child is a budding rock collector or just loves an adventure, this is a day they'll talk about for weeks.

Ages 3-6: Ideal for sensory play and exploring colorful stones (with adult supervision).
Ages 7-12: Great for curious minds who enjoy collecting and learning about different gems.
Go-karts also loads of fun for the little ones.

Teens and adults: Often enjoy it too, especially if they're into geology, crystals, or unique souvenirs.
Venue:
Gecko Jewellers and Kids Party Venue
52 Mercury Avenue
Crowthorne Midrand
Time:
Mon to Sat: 9am-4pm
Sun & Holidays: 9am-2pm
Cost:
Push paddle go-karts: R20 a ride
Scratch patch: starts from R80
Mine tour: R70 per child, R80 per adult
Showroom visit: Free to browse and explore