About Philippolis

Philippolis, in the southern Free State, is the oldest town in the province, dating back to 1823. Get there off the N1 via the R717, with Springfontein just 48 km away for a quick local trip, and Colesberg or Trompsburg around an hour's drive for supplies or a stopover. Long-distance visitors often come via Kimberley, 325 km off. No EV chargers in town yet, so juice up in Colesberg first. Fun fact: this is where Sir Laurens van der Post was born.

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Philippolis is in South Africa, at -30.266, 25.274 - about 48 km west of Springfontein.

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Philippolis. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

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