Cullinan is where the largest rough diamond ever found, the 3106-carat Cullinan Diamond, came to light in 1905. It was presented to King Edward VII on his 66th birthday and in 1908 was split by an Amsterdam diamond-cutter into 105 pieces. The largest of them is now set in the scepter which is one of the British crown jewels.
The Cullinan Diamond Mine is a fully operational diamond mine producing around 1 million carats of diamonds every year, mainly for industrial use.
The mine employs hundreds of people and attracts visitors worldwide.
The Cullinan Diamond Mine is a major contributor to the South African economy and continues to hold its own among the best mines in the world.
Address: Cullinan Diamond Mine, 99 Oak Avenue, Cullinan, Gauteng 1000, South Africa
Hours:
10:30am-am
Tips: Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted underground and under the age of 10 years are not permitted on the surface tour.
Underground tours on Fridays only.
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