Cullinan boasts a rich History of more than 100 Years. Cullinan became famous with the discovery of the World’s biggest diamond. The Cullinan Diamond was found by Frederick Wells, surface manager of the Premier Diamond Mining Company in Cullinan on 26 January 1905. The stone was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the diamond mine. The second-largest stone cut from the Cullinan diamond is Cullinan II which is set in the Imperial State Crown, made during the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The 317-carat cushion-shaped diamond is the most valuable stone in the crown which was mounted on Queen Elizabeth’s coffin as she lay in state at Westminster Hall, awaiting her funeral on September 19, 2022.
The Town of Cullinan offers many outdoor attractions including: Mine tours, walking down Oak Avenue with its Curio Shops, interesting Restaurants and the famous McHardy Museum which has become part of the quaintness of this old Mining Town. Little mining Houses have been restored and are used to still portray the true ambience of this little mining town. One of the features of the Cullinan Recreation Club, which was erected in 1912; are nostalgic murals painted by Italian prisoners of war in 1944.
The mine itself covers 0,32 square kilometers and is 500m deep. This is nearly twice the size of the man-mined big hole of Kimberley.

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve is situated in a beautiful part of the Klein Karoo, in the Montague District. This Mountains stretches for over 43 square kilometers. There is a rich variety of fauna and flora to be found in this beautiful Area. Being only a two hour drive away from Cape Town. This Reserve is home to a wide variety of protected game and is rich in fynbos and 'renosterveld' vegetation types. There are Mountain Zebra and Antelope as well as scenic drives, mountain biking, rock art, 4×4 and hiking trails are just some of the activities available. There are various accommodation options for guests to stay in!
"This is a really beautiful place, serene and almost untouched nature. There is approximately 27km dirt road, but it is well worth it. There is perfectly furnished self catering accommodation available!"