Bourke's Luck Potholes - Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Bourke's Luck Potholes is situated at the confluence of the Treur and Blyde Rivers in Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
Waymark Code: WM18FQA
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Date Posted: 07/26/2023
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Bourke's Luck Potholes is one of the most phenomenal geological wonder in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. You access the site via the Panorama Route (R532), 35 km north of Graskop.
"This natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon. Through countless eons the swirling whirlpools which occur as the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River caused waterborne sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river.
The Potholes were named after a gold digger, Tom Burke, who staked a claim nearby. Although his claim did not produce a single ounce of gold, he correctly predicted that large gold deposits would be found in the area.
The informative visitors centre details some of the interesting natural and socio-historic features and is the starting point of the 700m walk to the potholes." (
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