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V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa. Located on the edge of the city’s busy harbour, the V&A offers a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment options. The area is home to a number of markets, restaurants, pubs and clubs, as well as the popular Two Oceans Aquarium. There is something for everyone making it the perfect place to spend a day or two exploring.

Take harbour tour and enjoy the iconic views from the waters, or aim a little higher on the iconic Ferris wheel known as the ‘The Cape Wheel’. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants cater to young and old. Whether you’re looking for a taste of local culture or just want to relax by the water, the V&A Waterfront has something for everyone.

Popular Activities Around V&A Waterfront

There are vast array of attractions and activities to enjoy on and around the V & A Waterfront for all family-members.

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@jetset_journalist shares his 10-day Cape Town itinerary😎

Here’s some inspo on where to go this upcoming long weekend:

Day 1: Breakfast @paulinescoffeect, explore Sea Point and the @vandawaterfront , lunch @themojomarket, sunset at Signal Hill
Day 2: Hike up Lions Head, Camps Bay, lunch @mantracafe.za, dinner @grand_pavilion
Day 3: Discover @ozcfarm, @kirstenbosch_nbg , Camps Bay
Day 4: Breakfast @plato.coffee , Hout Bay, Chapman‘s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, Muizenberg
Day 5: Breakfast @truthcoffee.capetown, @dezalzelodge, @waterford_estate, Stellenbosch Street Soirée
Day 6: Stellenbosch: lunch at @fatbutcher_sa and wine tasting at @ernieelswines
Day 7: Bo-Kaap, Lunch @clarkescapetown, explore Clifton beaches, followed by drinks @thebungalowclifton
Day 8: Take the cable car up Table Mountain, breakfast @nourishdcapetown, lunch @zuneywagyu, and dinner @kloofstreethouse
Day 9: Helicopter experience, Sunset at The Rock, dinner @cafe_paradiso_cpt
Day 10: @ozcfarm, Camps Bay, lunch @mantracafe.za, Clifton Beaches, sunset at Signal Hill

Drop your favourite places in the comments section…

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Your sign to go on an @aquilasafaris trip 🦁🐘🦒

📹: @airplaneandie

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Competition closed

Congrats to @_danielledaniels_ Kindly DM us your contact details, so we can send through the tickets. 🥳

Experience the glitz and glam of a Las Vegas fight night right here in Cape Town. 🥊

Stand a chance to win five general seating tickets for you and four friends to Fight Island 2: Vegas in Africa at Cabo Beach Club on Saturday, 26 April 2025.

Fight Island is a premier boxing event series that brings elite combat sports to breathtaking locations, delivering high-energy bouts, world-class entertainment, and a unique luxury experience. Following the resounding success of the inaugural Fight Island event last year, this second installment promises to be bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever. 😎

Fans can expect a high-stakes fight card featuring top-tier local and international fighters, along with music, show-stopping performances, and an audience of passionate fight enthusiasts.🙌

To enter, follow @lovecapetown and @fight_islandct, then tag the friends you’d love to share this experience with. Entries close at 3pm on Thursday, 24 April 2025. The winner will be announced later that day.

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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

Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook social pages for daily updates.😁

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