Situated within a National Park, Cape Point holds much in store for visitors to these shores from its rugged, rocky cliffs to the fynbos covered plains. A day of discovery will reward you with spectacular views, fine food, remarkable encounters with nature and history… and memories to treasure forever.
Opening Hours
Cape Point is open 365 days a year.
The Cape of Good Hope is opened daily from: 06h00 until 18h00 from October to March and 07h00 until 17h00 from April to September. One must exit the park by sunset.
The facilities at Cape Point are open daily from 09h00.
Facilities
The Flying Dutchman Funicular - Reach new heights!
An exhilarating ride in the Flying Dutchman funicular lifts you 238 m above the ocean, to where the old lighthouse keeps watch over the seas. What had originally been a diesel bus, named after the “Flying Dutchman” ghost ship, has given way to an environmentally friendly funicular – the only one of its kind in the world. Actually, there are two cars here. Each carries 40 passengers, and runs on the 585 m long track, which – uniquely – curves vertically and horizontally. The ride is an adventure in itself!
NEWSFLASH!! Cape Point funicular returns!
The Cape Point Partnership unveiled a new and improved Flying Dutchman funicular to the tourism trade and media at Cape Point on Tuesday, 8th June 2010.
The funicular, which transports visitors up the steep slope to popular lookout points just below the lighthouse, was upgraded, and now boasts a new body, safer braking technology and bigger windows that allow visitors a 360 degree view throughout their ride. The new system has been designed to minimise the funicular’s carbon footprint; with low solar powered batteries charged by photovoltaic panels while in transit, the new Flying Dutchman is more environmentally friendly than ever.
Sights, tastes, shopping and thrills!
While the natural beauty of the Table Mountain National Park is pristine and very well conserved here at Cape Point, you’ll discover quite a few rather civilized attractions too…
The Two Oceans Restaurant - Fine wining and dining
From the Two Oceans Restaurant, you’ll take in sweeping views of False Bay, way below. The restaurant, perched high above the crashing waves, has been designed to ensure that all guests can enjoy incredible vistas, along with the offerings of the extensive menu.
Of course, superbly prepared seafood takes pride of place, but this acclaimed meeting place caters for every taste
Not so hungry?
On the run? Or planning a picnic? Pick up a bite at The Two Oceans Food Shop @ Cape Point. Choose from a variety of light meals and snacks - including biltong, droëwors and other authentic South African delights.
Bag a keepsake!
The Cape Point Logo Store is the ultimate souvenir shop at the Point. Choose from a wide variety: from t-shirts and mugs to fridge magnets and books. Or buy your own Cape Point Certificate – the official record of your visit to this beautiful place where mystique and myth are shrouded in seashore mist.
The Cape Point Parks Shop is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the floral kingdom of the Cape, with fragrant body treats from African extracts, seeds to take home, books, and locally made ceramics and cloths.
At the top, next to the funicular station, you’ll be drawn into Lighthouse Five - a mesmerising collection of everything that’s maritime and nautical. Ship’s wheels, brass bells, model sailing ships, globes and Ngwenya glass figurines… just a few of the treasures to be found!
Enjoy!
COSTS
| The Flying Dutchman Funicular costs are: | |||
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| Valid from 01/11/09 until 31/10/10 | |||
| Adult Return | R43.00 pp | ||
| Adult Single |
R33.00 pp |
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| Scholar/Pensioner Return |
R15.00 pp |
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| Scholar/Pensioner Single | R 12.00 pp |
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Entrance at the gate of Cape of Good Hope is managed by TMNP. Please contact them directly for their rates on 021 780 9526 or visit www.tmnp.co.za
Remember that the entrance is FREE with a Wild Card so make sure you have one. Visit www.wildinafrica.com for all the info
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
- Game Watching and Whale Watching (in season)
- Flying Dutchman Funicular
- Two Oceans Restaurant
- Spot the Shipwrecks
- Visit the Lighthouses
- Bird Watching
- Bush and nature walks
- Curio and souvenirs shops
- And there are also…
Tidal pools at Bordjiesrif and Buffels Bay
Angling and diving sites
The Global Atmosphere Watch Station
Hiking Trails
Luxury sleep over accommodation
Getting Here
At the tip of the Cape Peninsula – 60 km south-west of Cape Town – the rugged rocks and sheer cliffs cut deep into the ocean to split False Bay from the colder waters of the western seaboard. This outcrop of the Table Mountain National Park is called Cape Point. And this is where our adventure begins…
Coming from Cape Town via the Atlantic side:
- Follow the direction to Sea Point, and follow the costal road along Camps Bay and Llandudno to arrive in Hout Bay (M6).
- From there, drive along Chapman’s Peak drive that will take you to Noordhoek
- Turn right to follow the magnificent coastline to Kommetjie, Sweetwater, Witsand, Misty Cliffs and Scarborough where you then drive inland for a few kilometers
- Table Mountain National Park’s entrance will be on your right hand side
Coming from Cape Town via the False Bay side:
- Take the Eastern Boulevard out of town and follow the directions M3 to Claremont, continue on the M3 until your reach the end of the highway and turn left towards Muizenberg,and Fish Hoek.
- Drive along the coast to historic naval village of Simon's Town. Then continue along the coastal road to the entrance of the Table Mountain National Park on your left handside
A scenic drive through the National Park leads you to the parking area at Cape Point.
Careful: the speed limit in the reserve is 60 kms!
The direct drive from the gate to Cape Point will take you approximately 10-15 minutes.
