Cape Wheel - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a popular attraction that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Standing at 40 meters tall, this giant observation wheel features 30 fully enclosed cabins, including two wheelchair-friendly ones, providing a comfortable and safe experience for visitors. The ride lasts about 12 to 15 minutes, during which passengers can enjoy stunning 360-degree views of landmarks such as Table Mountain, Robben Island, Signal Hill, and the Cape Town Stadium.
The Cape Wheel operates both day and night, offering different perspectives of the cityscape, whether under the bright sunlight or illuminated by the night lights. It's a family-friendly attraction, suitable for all ages, and has become a must-do activity for tourists and locals alike, offering a unique way to take in the beauty of Cape Town from above.
The Cape Wheel was originally constructed and opened to the public in December 2007. It was initially located in the open-air section of the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre. Since its opening, the Cape Wheel has become a popular attraction, offering visitors stunning views of Cape Town and its surroundings. The wheel has undergone several relocations within the V&A Waterfront over the years but has remained a key feature of the area.
Contact details for Cape Wheel:
Address: The Lawns, Breakwater Boulevard, V&A Waterfront
Tel: 087 470 0696
Email: see website
Website: www.capewheel.co.za
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Nearby Towns
- Victoria & Albert Waterfront (0.4km)
- Granger Bay (1km)
- Green Point (1.3km)
- De Waterkant (1.4km)
- Mouille Point (1.6km)
- Bo-Kaap (2.1km)
- Schotsche Kloof (2.1km)
- Three Anchor Bay (2.2km)
- Cape Town (2.2km)
- Cape Town CBD (2.4km)
- Cape Town City Bowl (2.8km)
- Foreshore (2.9km)
- Elliot Basin (3km)
- District Six (3.2km)
- Sea Point (3.2km)
Nearby Points Of Interest
(As the crow flies. Road distance will differ.)
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- Cape Town International Film Market & Festival (CTIFMF) (0.55km)
- Cape Medical Museum - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (0.57km)
- Granger Bay Harbour - Cape Town (0.58km)
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- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - Cape Town (0.75km)
- Cape Town Stadium - Green Point, Cape Town (0.77km)
- Green Point Market - Cape Town (0.90km)
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- Green Point Athletic Stadium - Cape Town (1.03km)
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- Port of Cape Town - Western Cape (1.25km)
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- Cape Town International Convention Centre (1.67km)
- Cape Town International Jazz Festival (1.69km)
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