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Things to Do at Magalies Park – Hartbeespoort’s

#1 Family Resort No matter your holiday style, Magalies Park Resort serves it all - chill, thrill and memory-making magic. Perfectly positioned between the Magaliesberg mountains and Hartbeespoort Dam, our resort is a playground for kids, couples and groups seeking the ultimate Hartbeespoort holiday experience. Golfers, tee off in paradise on our scenic 18-hole golf course, ranked as one of the best resort greens in the area. Prefer the water life? Paddle along the river, take a barge cruise or make a splash at the onsite family water park.

On land, there’s no shortage of fun. Challenge your crew to mini-golf, tennis, volleyball or paintball. Kids love our jungle gyms and holiday entertainment programme, while adults recharge with spa treatments, sundowners or simply walking through the landscaped trails. Planning a family holiday in Hartbeespoort? Magalies Park ticks all the boxes with safe play areas, child-friendly facilities and group-focused activities like outdoor movie nights, themed events and seasonal entertainment.

Want to explore the region? Iconic attractions like Harties Cableway, local breweries and wildlife safaris are just a short drive away - and our team will help you plan every step. Whether you're here for romance, rest or a full-on adventure, Magalies Park is where the best Hartbeespoort memories begin. So, pack your sunnies, bring the kids and get ready to live your best resort life.

Note: A games card is needed to use our facilities for the duration of your stay. Cost: R150 per chalet for the duration of your stay or an annual games card for R500.

  • Teen Zone
  • Karaoke & Sokkie (In season)
  • Adventure Bowls
  • Adventure Golf
  • Barge Cruise
  • Birdwatching
  • Board Games
  • Paddle Boats/Canoes
  • Daily Entertainment
  • Fantasy Wardrobe
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking/Walking Trails
  • Jumping Pillow
  • Mountain Bike Trails
  • Paintball
  • Trampoline
  • Water Park
  • Padel Court

Our professional entertainment team offers a variety of fun games and activities to ensure maximum amusement for all ages, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Magalies Park Family playroom and lounge with colorful fish-print sofas, kids' ball pit, puppet theatre, dining table and thatched ceiling

Fish from the banks of Harties Dam at the resort. The most popular species caught here are Common carp, Largemouth bass, and North African catfish.

Man fishing from an excursion boat on a calm river with reeds and sunlit rolling hills at sunrise

The Magalies Park Golf Resort enjoys a tranquil setting on the edge of the Hartbeespoort Dam in South Africa's North West Province, where long crisp green fairways melt into the surrounding hills and slip into the water's edge. Magalies Park Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in Hartbeespoort, featuring an 18-hole course.

Two golfers in red shirts putting on a manicured hotel golf green with rolling fairways, trees and distant mountain views under blue sky.

Get your adrenaline going against a scenic mountain backdrop at Magalies Park Paintball arena. This is the perfect activity for those with an eye for target, and the trained instructors will provide you with all the necessary equipment.

Paintball: R100 for a round with 100 balls. This includes target-shooting, which is a safer option for the kids.

Guest in protective mask firing a paintball marker from sandbag bunker on an outdoor paintball field with wooden towers

The Magalies Park Splash Zone on the Magalies River is guaranteed to be a hit with the family. Featuring a colourful rainforest and safari theme set over three-stories, the splash zone includes two long slides, two shorter slides, a splash bucket, water, and mist sprayers, as well as water wheels with a half-meter deep splash pool surrounding the entire perimeter.

Colorful family splash zone with winding slides, tipping bucket, bright yellow steps, shallow wading pool and playful animal sculptures.

Padel up on our very own Padel courts and enjoy the thrilling experience for players of all levels. With beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, our two courts are the perfect place to have fun with family and friends.

The cost:

  • R50.00 pp for 1 hour (When using own racquet)
  • Padel Court at R80.00 pp (When using Resort racquet)
Outdoor blue padel court with glass fencing and two players, adjacent tennis courts, park-like trees and cloudy sky.

Magalies Park Resort is ideally positioned for guests wanting to experience the full range of Hartbeespoort Dam activities without long travel times. Located on the Magalies River near the dam, the resort places you within easy reach of wildlife encounters, adventure experiences and scenic attractions across the Magaliesberg region.

When choosing accommodation in Hartbeespoort, proximity to attractions matters. Magalies Park keeps everything within comfortable reach while offering a full-service resort to return to.

Magalies Park places you within easy reach of some of the most popular restaurants in Hartbeespoort. From waterfront dining and local bistros to relaxed cafés and family favourites, everything is just a short drive from the resort - giving you variety without sacrificing convenience.

Distance: Onsite
Address: R560, Main Skeerpoort Rd, Hartbeespoort, North West.
Phone: 012 207 9000

Dining at Magalies Park

Distance: 7 mins away (6,7km)
Address: R513, Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 082 378 2948

Distance: 25 mins away (22,7km)
Address: R511, Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 082 346 3731

Distance: 7 mins away (6,8km)
Address: R513, Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 072 462 1891

Distance: 20 mins away (19,9km)
Address: 97, R511 Hartbeespoort Hartbeespoort Dam. Phone: 078 592 6953

Distance: 9 mins away (6.5km)
Address: Kommando Nek Resort, Simon Bekker Ave, Kosmos, Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 063 653 9008

Distance: 16 mins away (10,4km)
Address: 73 Scott St, Schoemanspoort,Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 083 522 2543

Distance: 18 mins away (12,5km)
Address: 95 Tielmann St, Schoemansville, Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 012 004 2559

Distance: 10 mins away (9,3km)
Address: Plot 254, Zandfontein, Hartbeespoort. Phone: 012 065 4329

Distance: 18 mins away (12,5km)
Address: R27 Tielmann St, Hartbeespoort.
Phone: 012 253 0315

Hartbeespoort is packed with adventure, wildlife encounters and scenic experiences. From the Harties Cableway and Elephant Sanctuary to balloon safaris and Magaliesberg hiking trails, staying at Magalies Park keeps you close to the region's most sought-after attractions while returning to the comfort of a full-service resort.

01 Hartbeespoort Dam 14 mins away (8,6 km) 1 Scott Street, Hartbeespoort Dam

02 Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris 12 mins away (11,2 km) R560 Skeerpoort, 2146 083 457 3402

03 Hartbeespoort Cableway 21 mins away (12,6 km) Plot 3, Melodie Agricultural Holdings, Hartbeespoort 012 253 9910

04 Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park 14 mins away (9,3 km) 1 Scott St, Schoemansville, Hartbeespoort 012 253 1162

05 Kommandonek MTB Trails 7 mins away (5,9 km) Simon Bekker St, Hartbeespoort 079 747 3406

06 Incendo Distillery 19 mins away (17,7 km) Plot 91 Rietfontein, Hartbeespoort 071 896 2563

07 Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam 10 mins away (9,0 km) Zandfontein, Hartbeespoort 012 258 9904

08 La-Joya Open Air Zipline 21 mins away (16,8 km) Plot 339, Pelindaba Rd, Hartbeespoort 012 004 3076

09 Lion & Safari Park 23 mins away (21,2 km) R512 Pelindaba Rd, Broederstroom 087 150 0100

10 Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary 10 mins away (9,0 km) R104 Old Rustenburg Road, Zandfontein, Hartbeespoort 012 258 9904

Instead of visiting Hartbeespoort for the day, stay within minutes of its top attractions. With self-catering chalets, a water park, golf course and spa in one location, Magalies Park transforms a day trip into a complete Hartbeespoort Dam family holiday.

Book your stay and experience the most complete resort base in Hartbeespoort.