26 July 2017
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is a favourite stop for locals and visitors alike. With an amazing selection of restaurants and markets, top-class shopping, multitalented musicians and performers and, of course, beautiful views of the harbour and Table Mountain, it’s no wonder this vibrant hub is one of the Mother City’s Big 7 attractions.
Here is our pick of fun things to do at the V&A Waterfront:
The famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection is on show at the V&A Waterfront, and should definitely not be missed. Robert Ripley, the man behind the attraction, travelled to 201 countries in 35 years “seeking the odd, the unusual, and the unexplained”.
The collection has grown into one of the most bizarre exhibitions of all times – here’s your chance to see oddities such as shrunken animal heads, a wax figure of the tallest man who ever lived and a nest of dinosaur eggs.
A visit to the V&A Waterfront is not complete unless you’ve taken a thrilling ride on the giant Cape Wheel, Cape Town’s answer to the London Eye. The experience offers panoramic views of the city, the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain. Each rotation takes about 20 minutes and the wheel operates until 10.30pm every day – perfect for a romantic sunset trip!
The official museum of the South African Rugby Union is a world-class, modern, interactive attraction telling South Africa’s rugby story since the 1800s. The museum is known for making rugby “come alive” through technology-driven and audiovisual exhibits, and fun games allowing parents and kids to test their rugby skills against “virtual” Springboks. See historical objects and memorabilia, such as rugby jerseys worn by famous players, trophies, photos and even good-luck charms.
Enjoy the V&A Waterfront from a different angle by cruising through the harbour, past attractions such as the Nelson Mandela Gateway and Chavonnes Battery Museum. Look out for large cruise ships, yachts and the SAS Somerset (the only remaining boom defence vessel left in the world). The cruise takes approximately 25 minutes and tours depart regularly throughout the day.