Cape Point Woman’s Day Competition Winner
Woman’s Day started a little gloomy with overcast skies, but Erin Carstens , the winner of the Cape Point Partnership Woman’s Day competition, was about to be treated to an exceptional Woman’s Day out! 
The wet and windy weather couldn’t dampen the excitement of Erin and her three friends, as the limousine made its way through the picturesque False Bay towns towards Cape Point.
Fortunately blue skies met the group as they reached the Cape of Good Hope and they took full advantage of the break in the weather to take in the spectacular views around Cape Point.
There’s no better place to spend Woman’s Day than at the Two Oceans Restaurant After a glass of bubbly and admiring the breathtaking views from the restaurant’s deck, the group was served the sumptuous Two Oceans signature dish consisting of crayfish, queen prawns, calamari, shelled mussels, fresh fish fillets served with a Cape Seafood Curry. This dish has been featured on the Travel Channel by BBC series presenter, Henry Cole.
Erin and her friends ended the day by doing what women do best, shop! Each worked hard at spending their R500 voucher on anything from sunglasses and clothing to chic African décor.
The group has many more exciting experiences to look forward to. The goody bag that they each received includes complimentary wine tasting at Groot Constantia; complimentary entry to Kirstenbosch Gardens; tickets for the Wheel of Excellence at the V&A Waterfront and a sunset cruise from the Waterfront Boat Company.
What Erin had to say when asked about what her most memorable part of the day was: “This was our first time in a limo! The facial expressions of the people when we got out of the limo on arrival and when we were collected in front of the curio store was PRICELESS! The view from one of the smaller lookout points at the top near the lighthouse was incredible, you could see a very small beach way down below. The area looked like something from a National Geographic movie! Another favourite was the view from the panoramic windows in the Two Oceans Restaurant. We will definitely be back to Cape Point soon! "
New Flying Dutchman launches at Cape Point
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.
Table Mountain Cableway
Winter family fun on table mountain
Table Mountain Cableway’s family winter special runs until Sunday October 31, and offers fun activities for the entire family. Two kids under 18 years travel free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. This special is valid over weekends, public holidays, from May 1 until October 31, 2010 and the school holidays (10 June to 12 July, and 24 September to 3 October).
A special holiday programme runs during the Winter school holidays. Activities include a Winter Treasure Trail, spot prizes, guided walks, magic shows, story-telling, face painting and craft activities. Also take time out to visit the Winter Wonderland Activity Centre at the Top Station.
Table Mountain Café offers a delicious Kiddies Wonderland Menu for R30 that includes a free cup of hot chocolate or fruit juice.
Kids stand a chance of winning a Cableway beanie and scarf. Fill in the entry form on the back of the Winter Treasure Trail map and drop it off at the Shop at the Top.
The Cableway’s Family Winter Special ticket price R160 per adult return and includes two children under 18 years travelling free (normal child rate R80). Valid on return fares only.
The Cableway operates weather permitting. For information visit www.tablemountain.net or call (021) 424 8181.
Cableway's annual maintenance dates for 2010
The Cableway will be closed for annual maintenance from 23rd to 27th August and will reopen for business on 28 August 2010 if weather permits.
Anyone (South African adults aged 18 years or older) celebrating their birthday during our maintenance period has the privilege of making use of the Birthday Special 1 week before or one week after the maintenance period..
For more information, visit our www.tablemountain.net or call 021-4240015.
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