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The Company’s Garden - About the Attraction

The Company’s Garden is a 3,2 hectare public park and botanical garden in the heart of the city with Government Avenue running through this green space.

It is the oldest garden in South Africa and was originally created to grow fresh produce for the area and to supply and replenish the ships passing the most southern tip of Africa. It later became a space to beautify too, with botanists bringing in a variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and herbs.

The Company’s Garden is home to the oldest cultivated pear tree in South Africa (circa 1652), a rose garden designed and built in 1929, fish pond, a memorial garden commemorating South African soldiers, an aviary, a herb and succulent garden, numerous monuments and historic statues and various wild, feral and semi-domesticated species of birds and animals, including the African turtle dove, Egyptian goose and squirrels.

Visitors will also find the Iziko South African Museum and the Iziko National Gallery inside the Company’s Garden.

St George’s Cathedral, The South African Library, The Arch and the Slave Lodge can be found in close proximity to the main entrance on the corner of Adderley and Wale Streets. The houses of Parliament are located adjacent to the gardens and is clearly visible when strolling down the oak-tree lined Government Avenue (a no car zone).

There is also a family-friendly restaurant in the Company’s Garden with special play areas for the little ones is easily accessible from Queen Victoria Street.

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Popular Attractions in The Company’s Garden

From Kirstenbosch Gardens, to Table Mountain Forests and home to Western Cape Rugby and Cricket, Newlands has so much to offer.

Places to Stay in The Company’s Garden

Newlands is one of the most affluent and beautiful neighbourhoods in Cape Town resting on the slopes of Table Mountain. There is a wide range of accommodation available. 

Places to Eat & Drink in The Company’s Garden

Newlands is home to some of the best restaurants and bars in the city. Whether you’re looking for a casual meal or a night out on the town, there’s something for everyone on offer.

Travel Inspiration

Looking for some travel inspiration for your next trip to Newlands? Here are some ideas to get you started:

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You know what time it is!😍
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 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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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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Something exciting is coming to Cape Town. 🐇

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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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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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