NEWS
Flying Dutchman Funicular Temporarily Closed for Planned Upgrades & Maintenance
The Flying Dutchman Funicular at Cape Point will undergo planned maintenance from 20 July to 31 August 2026. Here’s what to know.
Love, Views & Adventure: Cape Point Valentine’s Guide 2026
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean crowded restaurants, fixed menus, and roses that wilt by Monday. Sometimes the best kind of romance comes with fresh
Cape Point Winter Essentials: What to Pack, Expect & Explore This Season
Winter in Cape Point is not only a season, but an experience. Now is the perfect time to plan an enjoyable day out with the
The Seafood-Loving Baboons of Cape Point: A Rare Feeding Habit in Primates
Imagine a beach with Chacma baboons (Papio ursinus)! That is precisely what you will see at Cape Point. However, they are not your typical baboons.
Best short walks and hikes around Cape Point
Cape Point is a hiker’s paradise, and there are a number of beautiful and manageable short walks throughout the reserve.
Discover the Magic of Cape Point This September
The Flying Dutchman Funicular has just wrapped up its comprehensive upgrades and routine maintenance and is now fully operational and ready to elevate your visit!
Shipwreck Hiking Trail at Olifantsbos
More officially known as Olifantsbos Shipwreck Trail the Thomas T Tucker hike falls within Cape Point Nature Reserve, with over 1200 endemic and protected plants
Fun Facts about the Flying Dutchman Funicular
The Flying Dutchman, according to folklore, is a ghost ship that is doomed to sail the oceans forever. The legend of the ghost ship is said to have
Women Of Cape Point | A Women’s Month special!
With August being women’s month, we’ll be profiling #WomenofCapePoint in celebration of this. Women who work behind the scenes to ensure that our attraction runs
Experience the Cape Town Big 6 this summer
Cape Town’s iconic tourism collaboration, formerly known as the Cape Town Big 7, has announced that they have reverted back to the original partnership consisting
Cape Point wins Lilizela Award for Scenic Beauty
Cape Point recently won the Visitor Experience: Scenic Beauty award for 2018 at the Western Cape leg of the Lilizela Tourism Awards.
Where to braai at Cape Point
When the weather’s good, we like to braai! What better way to do this than outdoors with a beautiful view, the smell of the ocean
