Cullinan Info

About Cullinan

Cullinan is a small town situated about 30 km to the east of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Part of the Dinokeng region of South Africa.

The town was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan who discovered a rich diamond pipe here in 1902. The semidetached houses in town were built in 1904 as housing for mine employees.

In the second World War, the largest allied POW camp in Africa was established here and till today the graves of 264 Italian POW's are still preserved. Sir Herbert Baker designed St George's Anglican stone church.

On 25 June 1905, the famed Cullinan Diamond, the largest in the world at 3,106 carats (621.2 g), is discovered by Frederick Wells, surface manager of the Premier Diamond Mining Company.

It was bought by the Transvaal government and presented to King Edward VII.

Cullinan now

Cullinan is experiencing a boom as many tourists and weekend leisure seekers visit the town from nearby cities Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Relaxing in the qaint atmosphere of this small town, business is booming as tourists visit the town with all its lovely settings.

On offer for the weary traveller are numerous restaurants, coffee shops and tea gardens with excellent facilities found in the various Guesthouses and B&B's in and around town.

Definitely worth a visit whilst in South Africa.