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May 17
2009

Top 10 winter activities in Cape Town you haven't thought of!

Posted by: Chris Edington in Cape Town News

Chris Edington
Cape Town weather in winter is influenced by the movement of cold fronts and polar depressions to the south which generate stormy gusty conditions and gale force northerly winds. Heavy soaking rain is often a characteristic of these conditions. In the past our winter season was a lot colder and wetter, but the effect of the ongoing climatic change cycle on the weather in recent years has meant that winters have become milder, and Cape Town often experiences sunny and pleasant winter days. Such conditions are ideal for travellers who choose to visit the Cape during the generally less crowded 'off' season in Spring and from April when transport and accommodation is cheaper, and general expenses less. The winter months June - August provide Cape Town weather conditions ranging from dry and warm to wet and cold. Temperatures generally range from 2 – 20°c and Capetonians experience short days with late sunrises and early sunsets.
Shark Diving

1 With Shark Cage Diving being most popular in the winter months, and having the best chances of seeing a shark in this period, its a definate must for this winter! Shark Cage Diving is one of the most popular and sought after experiences that Cape Town has to offer. With all diving apparatus included in the fee and no prior diving experience required, this unique experience is open to anyone. The dive will bring you into one on one contact with the Great White Shark, with only a reinforced cage seperating you from this magnificent creature.

Pricing:R1,200 - R1,450 pp
Bookings & More Information

Heli-boarding, Heli-Skiing

2 Ceres was established in 1854 and was originally on the farm owned by Jan Frederik Munnik and was named after the Roman Goddess of Agriculture. It lies in a fertile valley surrounded by the Hex River, Witsenberg and Skurweberg. These mountains surrounding Ceres receive some of the heaviest snowfalls anywhere in the Cape. Ceres is often called the “Switzerland of South Africa”. Skiers are attracted to the Matroosberg which at 2 250 m is the highest peak in the Hex River range. It is a wonderful sight to see the high peaks of the mountains covered in snow while the Ceres basin itself is covered with the blossoms of a multitude of fruit trees. Tourists are well catered for with several Hotels, Guest Farms, Bed and Breakfast accommodation and a Camping area with bungalows and picnic sites. There is a nature reserve and a municipal recreation area and swimming pool.

Couldn't find much information about this, but im guessting the guest houses and etc will know more about it, and who to contact.

Two Oceans Aquarium

3 The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.

Admission prices - Valid until 31 August 2009

Adults                               R85.00
Under                               4 years Free
Children ( 4 - 13 years )     R40.00
Children ( 14 - 17 years )    R65.00
Pensioners                        R65.00
Undergraduate Students     R65.00

Location: Two Oceans Aquarium, Waterfront, Cape Town.
Hours: Open every day of the year from 09h30 until 18h00. Tel: + 27-21-418-3823

The Planetarium in Cape Town

4 As a Cape Town first, in conjunction with Sky-Skan, is presently offering an unique opportunity to experience firsthand a full dome planetarium show. Members of the public are encouraged to go view a unique demonstration of technology and content that is taking audiences around the world to the edge of the known Universe.

Location: 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Cost:
Adults: R20.00; children: R6.00
Tel: +27 (0)21 481 3900

Ten Pin Bowling in Cape Town

5Stadium Bowl is open to everyone and also caters for special functions such as: corporate functions, children’s birthday parties, adult’s birthday parties and Christmas functions.
The Let’s Go Bowling Stadium Bowl is situated on the bottom floor of the stadium on main shopping centre.

Location: Stadium on Main Shopping Centre, Main Rd, Claremont, Cape Town.
Hours:
09:00am - 00:00am
Tel:
(+27 21) 671-1893

Indoor climbing

6 CityROCK is Cape Town's center for all things related to the sport of Rock Climbing. The facility features; a large top rope and lead climbing area, premiere Gear Shop, Introductory lessons taught numerous times every week, large bouldering cave. Conveniently located in Observatory, 10 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, with easy access from either the N2 or N3 freeway. Safe parking is available.

More Information

Indoor Karting in Kenilworth

7 THE VENUE: Fully licensed late-nite pub Corporate catering Shop and fast foods, refreshments Games and pool tables Parking for over 100 cars RACING OPTIONS: "Arrive and drive" Grands Prix Endurance Special and Block bookings Children's parties THE CIRCUIT: Fully race-tarred 310 meter track. 140cc GP Junior karts for the little ones. Replica of Killarney Race Track. 160cc racing karts with hydraulic brakes and slick tyres. Full safety briefings before every race. Helmets and disposalable hair nets to all drivers. Computer printouts after every race.

Location: C/O Warrington & Myhof Roads, 10 Myhof Road, Kenilworth, 7700, Cape Town
Hours: Monday to Thursday 1 p.m. – 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tel: (021) 683-2670 / 6174 / 6950

Go Gambling at Grand West Casino

8 Set against a backdrop of the majestic Cape, an ornate treasure chest lies waiting to be unlocked. Sparkling with the spirit of excitement and magical adventure, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World takes center stage as the Mother City's premier entertainment extravaganza, offering pure pleasure and larger than life fun for the whole family.

Location:
Grand West Casino, 1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 505 7777

Test drive some cool rides

9 Why not go test drive the cars you always watch drive past you? I guess picking a rainy and wet day wouldnt be the best, but an overcast dry road will do just fine... VW? BMW? Whats your call? :)

Location: A Show room near you

Go Ice-skating

10 Not much one can explain about ice-skating, you get ice skates, and skate around a large piece of ice and fall a couple of times! Location: Grand West Casino.

Tel: 27 21 5352260
More Information

Carne SA

11 Dedicated entirely to meat as is evident from its Italian name, Carne SA is a carnivore's paradise serving a unique offering of the finest cuts of Romagnola beef, Dorper lamb and game, all organically grown on Giorgio's own Karoo farms. Can't get much better than a warm slice of delicious meat in the cold weather.

Venue:
Carne SA, 70 Keerom Street, Cape Town
Contact: For bookings, call: 021-424 3460 or email: info@carne-sa.com

Comments (10)add comment

Jamie Robb said:

Jamie Robb
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Indoor soccer or Cricket at Stadium on main can also be a good way to let out some winter stress.
 
May 18, 2009 - Votes: +0

dave ireton said:

dave ireton
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Thats Eleven Hari!
I choose Gambling as the best option,a bit of Black Jack, nothing serious.
 
May 18, 2009 - Votes: +1

Nick Shepherd said:

Nick Shepherd
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i Choose bretch....
 
May 19, 2009 - Votes: +0

Craig Stack said:

Craig Stack
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very cool blog horry! im gonna go with 7 & 8, nothing like a bit of indoor grand prix... the bestsmilies/smiley.gif
 
May 19, 2009 - Votes: +0

zak said:

May 19, 2009 - Votes: +0

kyle stroebel said:

kyle stroebel
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im with sherman on this one. but why not have it as an acoompaniment to one of those dishes? im all about the gambling tbh. but not anymore, had to give up my one major vice. pity, great fun tho! could tax a little shark cage dive too!
 
May 19, 2009 - Votes: +0

Kenrick Hendricks said:

Kenrick Hendricks
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All pretty wicked options... Im keen for a planetarium mission soon! Iya smilies/wink.gif
 
May 20, 2009 - Votes: +0

Chris Edington said:

Chris Edington
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yeah planetarium looks cool never been either smilies/shocked.gif
 
May 20, 2009 - Votes: +0

Megan Wall said:

Megan Wall
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Iv been to the planeterium - Its pretty cool and the chairs lean back so you dont hurt your neck. Its really cheap aswell - like R10 - Def a great winter time activity
 
May 21, 2009 - Votes: +0

Chris Edington said:

Chris Edington
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yeah .. come on anyone else got some good ideas?
 
May 22, 2009 - Votes: +0

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