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Kids  Rule 2010 with Cape Town’s Big 6

It’s winter in the City and with extra long holidays Kids Rule during this time.
Laying out the red carpet for both residents and visitors alike  and with five weeks to fill with activities and events why not take in the Big 6 of Cape Town and enjoy their special offers during this time.

There’s so much happening that the holidays will whisk by in a flash and the kids will be enjoying the best that the City has to offer.

Visiting some of our top tourist destinations is a treat! Made even more so, because of the excitement of the soccer and the visitors that will be enjoying our wonderful sights.

The ‘Big 6’ destinations – Cape Point, Table Mountain Cableway, Robben Island Museum, the V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch and Constantia Vineyards – bring the best of the Cape to the children of the City.  With special deals galore this winter holiday it’s certain that Kids Rule!

So let’s head off to the V&A Waterfront and enjoy the world class Two Oceans Aquarium, a venue that is completely fascinating in its array of spectacular sea creatures. Loads of things to do there and with the special offer of R200.00 for two adults and two children (aged 4 to 13) to enjoy the activities offered at the Aquarium, you’ll be heading off there regularly.

You can visit the Touch Pool where staff and volunteers provide visitors with fascinating snippets of ocean information and, if you step up close you can zoom in on sea anemones – real personal! Or visit the Cold Water Mosaic Exhibit which opens up a world of delicate tentacles, tube feet, suckers and nippers.

Come face to face with ragged tooth sharks or immortalize your moment in the BeenThere.tv booth! And so much more to do and see. (Offer runs until 31 October 2010, valid over weekends, public holiday’s and school holidays)

Off up to visit Table Mountain? This World Heritage Site and icon of Cape Town is a complete fascination for all visitors and with Table Mountain Cableway allowing two kids to travel free with every full paying adult offer valid over weekends and public holidays from now to 31 October and every day of the following school holidays – 10 June to 12 July and 24 September to 3 October 2010), spending time here is awesome.

The five-minute ascent to the top of Table Mountain offers a 360° view of Cape Town, the ocean and the neighboring peaks. Over 1000m above the City this friendly giant offers an opportunity to view the City from all angles.

Take a free guided walk or complete the Winter Treasure Trail where you stand a chance of winning wonderful prizes. T

he Table Mountain Café offers a free hot chocolate or juice with every Kiddies Wonderland Meal that is purchased. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win an exclusive Table Mountain Cableway beanie and scarf. Drop your entry off at the Shop at the Top. Also visit the Winter Wonderland at the top station where a variety of activities are being offered.

Whilst we’re still close to the sea a trip to Robben Island is memorable. Ferries depart at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, weather permitting, from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Enjoy a standard tour of this World Heritage Site which is 3.5 hours long, including the two half-hour ferry rides.  Kids rule when it comes to this trip as Robben Island Museum is offering free entry for a child from 0 – 17 year old when accompanied by a paying adult.

The view of Cape Town from the island is one that will be etched on your mind forever and the natural landscape of the island, the fascinating history and a visit to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell will enthral. And, with soccer on everyone’s lips, conjure up a picture of Madiba and his fellow inmates playing soccer in the prison yard and it is easy to see how important this sport is to the nation. (Offer valid from 9th June – 13 July 2010)

Off into the suburbs and first stop must be Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden where free entry for children from 0 – 17 years makes it the ideal place to go for a walk, enjoy our natural plant heritage or simply enjoy the many activities on offer.

Silver Tree Restaurant’s free children’s entertainment programme will delight whilst Moms and Dads also get an opportunity to wind down with the restaurant’s indoor winter concert series on Sunday nights.

There’s a joint Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Art, featuring Tony Butler, Paul Dixon, Dale and Mel Elliott, Maurice Fearns and James Yates, amongst others from 12 June to 18 July in the Lecture Hall for art lovers whilst “Untamed”, a collaborative project that explores the restoration of the lost balance between man and nature, opens in early June.

Then, when it’s time for a bite the Soup Festival at the Kirstenbosch Tea Room offers two vegetarian soups: vegetable & barley or Moroccan spicy black bean, two meat soups: beef goulash or pea & ham for a tasty warming winter filler.

Finally the Kirstenbosch Gift Shop has 10% discount on all children’s clothing during the winter school holidays. Take time to wander the glorious gardens and take in a taste of nature. (Offer valid from 10 June to 12 July)

Next stop is Constantia Vineyards and kids can enjoy a colouring in competition at Groot Constantia plus a free packet of sweets on completion.

The Constantia Valley is the oldest wine-making region in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1685, and is today the Cape’s most intimate wine route consisting of eight wine farms, each with their own distinctive heritage and premium wines.

Enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte and royalty in the 18th century, Constantia Valley’s unique combination of terroir and climate produces some of the world’s finest wines that continue to this day to win accolades and international awards for consistently high standard and quality.

The wonderful homestead of Groot Constantia (where winemaking began more than 350 years ago) is a fabulous day out for all the family. Whilst Dad and Mom explore the homestead or enjoy a cellar tour and wine tasting the kids can enjoy a colouring-in competition and get a free packet of sweets when finished. End the day with a delicious meal at any one of the Estate’s excellent restaurants. (Offer valid from 27 June to 19 July).

Situated on the slopes of the Constantiaberg Mountains, Constantia Uitsig, meaning ‘Constantia View’, is aptly named for its unique position which offers wide vistas of mountains and vineyards. From the 1st of May to 30th September 2010, Mondays to Thursdays, one child per dinning adult eats free at River Café situated at the entrance of Constantia Uitsig Estate.

River Café has long been a popular social haunt in the Constantia Valley and is well known for its sumptuous breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. This popular meeting spot has undergone a re-awakening by none other than Luke Dale-Roberts, Executive Chef of La Colombe. Luke has appointed his protégé, Scot Kirton, as the Head Chef of the new River Café.

You could be part of the BIG 6 2011 Kids Rule calendar by simply sending a picture of yourself taken at any of the Big6 destinations and entering it into our Facebook competition on our Cape Town Big 6 page.

You could win one of 12 places in the BIG 6 2011 Kids Rule calendar.
The winners will each receive a free BIG 6 Kids Rule 2011 calendar as well as a day out at one of the destinations courtesy of Cape Town BIG 6.

 
The winners will be photographed together and announced on Facebook and in print media.
Competition runs for June/July 2010. Winners announced in August 2010.
Calendar distributed in November.

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• Telephone: + 27 (0)21 799 8783
• Fax: +27 (0)21 761 5626
• Physical address
  Kirstenbosch,
  Rhodes Drive,
  Newlands, 7700
• Postal address
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  Private Bag X7,
  Claremont, 7735