Brackenfell
Brackenfell lies at the entrance to the Cape Winelands and is approximately 30km away from the Cape Town City Centre. The small area located in the Northern Suburbs is known for its outdoor activities, shopping and delicious restaurant options.
One of the most popular attractions in Brackenfell is the Cape Gate Shopping Centre. This mall has over 160 stores, including fashion boutiques, electronics stores, and restaurants. It is a great place to spend a day shopping, indulging in delicious food, and relaxing with friends and family.
If you are looking for outdoor activities, the Bracken Nature Reserve is a beautiful park with hiking trails, picnic areas and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The reserve is also home to a wide variety of birdlife.
For sports fanatics, Brackenfell is home to many sports clubs, including the Brackenfell Cricket Club, Brackenfell Athletics Club, and Brackenfell Rugby Club. You’ll also find the Brackenfell Action Sports Arena in the area, which offers indoor sports such as action cricket, action hockey, action netball, and action soccer.
For the foodies, the area has a range of eateries to suit all types of tastes. Papaz Bistro offers everyone’s favourites menu items like burgers and toasties, while Sir Loin is the perfect spot for steak lovers. Heroes is renowned for their live shows and delicious cuisine.
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The Southern Suburbs of Cape Town offer a wide range of dining and drinking options. Visitors can choose from traditional South African fare, international cuisine, and everything in between.
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Have a blessed Easter weekend ✨
Kitchens across the city are filled with the aromas of this lekker local favourite. Got your pickled fish ready?
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The final day of our #CPTEasterTreasureHunt brought ALL the energy!💃
Congratulations to our winners, who were the first to find our secret locations:
📍RLabs, Mitchell’s Plain: Tamlynne Thompson
📍HintHunt, V&A Waterfront: Cleopatra and Arsene
A massive thank you to today’s sponsors:
Radisson Red: An overnight stay for two including breakfast
The Diamond Works: A jewellery piece
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel: Dinner voucher for 2 at Waves Restaurant
Keep an eye on our page to see who the winner of our Ultimate Cape Town Prize is!😉
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The #CPTEasterTreasureHunt was buzzing today! 💃
A massive shoutout to our winners, who were the first to find our secret locations:
📍Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Bloubergstrand: Casey Havenga
📍Guga S’thebe, Langa: Gideon Sijila and Beatrice Ralefatane
A special thanks to today’s sponsors:
Marine Dynamics: Marine Big 5 tour for four people
Lagoon Beach Hotel: One-night stay for two adults in a Classic Room, including breakfast
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel: Dinner voucher for Waves Restaurant
Tomorrow is your final chance to join the adventure. Two last clues drop at 9am and 1pm. Crack the clues, race to the hidden location, and meet the Love Cape Town team. 🔎
The winner of our Ultimate Cape Town Experience grand prize, packed with some of the city’s top experiences, will be revealed at our final activation at 1pm. 😁
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The #CPTEasterTreasureHunt is in full swing! 🐣
If you solved today’s clue, you’d know that the secret spots were Willowbridge Shopping Centre in Tyger Valley and Southey’s Vines in Somerset West. 🤩
A huge congratulations to today’s winners, who were the first to make it to the locations:
📍Willowbridge Shopping Centre: Sonia Rietmuller
📍Southey’s Vines: Sizwo Phuthumani and Jaiden Mentoor
A special thanks to today’s sponsors:
Krystal Beach Hotel: 2 night stay for 2 people
Stellenbosch Wine Tractor: Hop on hop off wine tasting tour for 4
Missed today’s excitement? Don’t worry, the hunt continues until 17 April 2024. 🤩
Two fresh clues drop daily at 9am and 1pm on our Love Cape Town Instagram and Facebook stories.
Plus, everyone who enters at the locations can stand a chance to win The Ultimate Cape Town Experience of a curated treasure chest of the city’s finest adventures. The draw takes place on Thursday, 17 April, at our final mystery location. 🔍
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What a start to our #CPTEasterTreasureHunt! 🐇
A huge congratulations to today’s clue-solving champions:
📍 Simon’s Town: The Schmidlin family
📍 Hout Bay: Jill Wichman
A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsors:
@montecoprivategamereserve: Full-day safari experience for five
@afrogem_rsa: A shopping voucher
Missed today’s excitement? Don’t worry, the hunt continues until 17 April 2024. 🤩
Two fresh clues drop daily at 9am and 1pm. Decode the hint, race to the secret spot, and track down the Love Cape Town team. Be the first to arrive and claim your prize. 🏆
Plus, everyone can stand a chance to win The Ultimate Cape Town Experience of a curated treasure chest of the city’s finest adventures. The draw takes place on Thursday, 17 April, at our final mystery location. 🔍
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The first clues drop tomorrow at 9am! 🔍
Grab your crew and get ready to explore. 😎
8 neighbourhoods. 4 days. 1 grand prize! 🏆 🐇
The Cape Town Easter Treasure Hunt
14-17 April 2025
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8 Neighbourhoods. 4 Days. 1 Grand Prize!🏆 🐇
14-17 April 2025
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Come with us to Observatory 🔭📚🧪
Here’s part 1 of our cool things to do in Observatory series:
📍 Cape Town Science Centre
📍 OBZ Books
📍 Revolution Records
📍 Total Ninja
📍 Theatre Arts
📍 South African Astronomical Observatory
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The only thing better than the view? Sharing it with your bestie. 🚗
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Cape Town’s hotels are doing more than offering incredible amenities, they’re making moves for the planet! 🌍
From harnessing solar power and cutting down on single-use plastics to sourcing local, sustainable products, these stays are leading the way in eco-friendly travel.☀️🧴
Many have even earned the prestigious Green Key certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world’s largest Education for Sustainable Development organisations. The Green Key certification is the leading standard for excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation in the tourism industry. 🏆
Here are some hotels making a difference…
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It’s competition time! 🤩
Stand a chance to win one of two vouchers to visit @robben_island. Each voucher is valid for four guests.
The lucky winner and three other guests will enjoy a return boat trip to Robben Island and, once ashore, hop aboard a guided bus tour around the island before stepping inside the maximum-security prison for an insightful tour led by a former political prisoner🚶🏾🚶♀️🚶🏽♂️🚎⛴️
Robben Island-where former South African president Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison-is a must-visit attraction when exploring Cape Town. The island is steeped in history and offers some of the most iconic views of Table Mountain.⛰️
To enter, follow @lovecapetown and @robben_island, then complete and submit the online entry form in the link in bio. Entries close at 12pm on Monday, 25 April 2025. The winner will be announced later that day.
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