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Top 10s Sporting activities in the North West
The famous 18th hole at Sun City
1Golf at Sun City
There is not one, but two champion ship golf courses at Sun Cit. The Gary Player Country Club is said to be one of the finest golf courses in the world, followed closely by the Lost City Golf Course
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2Watersports at Hartbeespoort
One of the major attractions in the North West are the watersports on Hartbeespoort Dam. There is sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing and boating in this scenic are with the Magaliesberg mountains in the background
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3Rock Climbing
A favourite spot for rock-climbing is the Magaliesberg, with over 1800 climbs on over from gentle kloofs to super-challenging routes. The great weather in this part of the world guarantees year-round climbing
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4Soccer
From the rural townships to the streets of Rustenburg and Mafikeng, soccer is the number one sport in the province. And with the advent of the 2010 Fifa World Cup being hosted at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium even more is being done to encourage the youth to get involved in soccer
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5Hiking
There are many great areas to go hiking in North West, the Magaliesberg lends itself to excellent walking trails. Another highlight in the province is Dome hiking in Vredefort (one to five day trails) where you get to hike around the oldest meteorite impact crater site on the planet
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6Mountain Biking
With its rugged setting in the Magaliesberg, the North West is mountain bike country. Why not take part in the annual Magalies Monster MTB Classic over that covers either 20 kilometres, 45 kilometres or 75 kilometre
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7Fishing
North West is also an excellent place for fishing. Catch yellow tail or Carp in Bloemhof Dam, one of the largest dams in South Africa
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8Running
There are a number of running/jogging trails through the Magalies Valley – offering a variation of landscape including gentle hills and steep slopes. The trails are suited to beginners and more experienced runners
9Horse Riding
If you enjoy horse-riding, then there are various options on offer. Sun City offers outrides and a number of the options in the Magaliesberg and a number of horse trails near Potchefstroom
10Lawn Bowls
It might be called Old Man’s Marbles, but lawn bowls is pretty popular at the Potchefstroom Country Club – where you can enjoy a good game in close proximity to the gorgeous green belt of the Mooi River