THE V&A WATERFRONT

TOURISM FACT SHEET

ABOUT
THE V&A WATERFRONT

THE V&A WATERFRONT IS ONE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST VISITED DESTINATIONS.

SITUATED IN THE OLDEST WORKING HARBOUR IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE,
WITH ICONIC TABLE MOUNTAIN AS ITS BACKDROP, THE PROPERTY BOASTS
STUNNING VIEWS OF THE OCEAN, THE CITY BOWL AND SIGNAL HILL.
BLOG:
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n The V&A Waterfront n Along with heritage n Additionally, the n Makers Landing is
covers 123 hectares sites and tourism V&A has a world-class the newest V&A food FACEBOOK:
comprising residential landmarks, it also includes cruise terminal in the community that celebrates @vandawaterfront
and commercial property, the Zeitz Museum of port of Cape Town – the farm-to-table and INSTAGRAM:
hotels, retail, dining, Contemporary Art Africa a five-minute walk nose-to-tail culinary @vandawaterfront
leisure and entertainment (MOCAA) – hosting the from the Zeitz MOCAA approach. This unique and
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facilities. It’s also home world’s largest collection and the Nelson Mandela truly ground-breaking
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to Battery Park, an urban of contemporary art from Gateway museum that initiative includes a
public park incorporating Africa and its diaspora. links the V&A Waterfront kitchen incubator where YOUTUBE:
a picnic area, a basketball with the Robben foodpreneurs are mentored vandawaterfront
court, and a skate park. Island Museum. to grow their businesses.

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SAFETY
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
THE V&A WATERFRONT WAS THE
INNOVATION
FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN ATTRACTION
The V&A Waterfront
TO RECEIVE THE WORLD TRAVEL AND partnered with NGOs
TOURISM COUNCIL’S (WTTC) SAFE and local communities
TRAVELS STAMP OF APPROVAL. THIS to reimagine its festive
STAMP IS AWARDED TO DESTINATIONS season decor. Themed
THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED ALL Joy from Africa to
the World, it was
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED COVID-19 recognised with:
HEALTH AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS.
n the Innovation
Award at the 23rd
n CONTACTLESS PARKING Business and Arts
Our Eezi Pay App allows visitors to South Africa
pay for parking in four easy steps, (BASA) Awards
without any physical contact.
n top honours in
n HEY V&A the Newcomer and
Hey V&A is a virtual experience Local Manufacturing
and WhatsApp bot that makes categories at the 2020
it possible to explore the V&A ABSA Business Day
Waterfront from home. Supplier Development
Awards as well as
n ONLINE GIFT VOUCHERS runner up in the
The V&A Waterfront has a cash Black Women
voucher option as well as an Development category
experience voucher for those wanting
to gift an activity like SUP, a leisure
n bronze in the
boat cruise or helicopter ride.
Community Relations
category at the 2020
SACSC Footprint
Marketing Awards

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STAY
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
THE V&A WATERFRONT OFFERS LEISURE AND
BUSINESS TRAVELLERS AN IMPRESSIVE SELECTION
OF ACCOMMODATION, RANGING FROM BUDGET-
FRIENDLY TO THE FINEST FIVE-STAR LUXURY.

HOTELS
n BREAKWATER LODGE
www.marriott.com/CPTBR
n CAPE GRACE HOTEL
www.capegrace.com
n CITY LODGE HOTEL
www.waterfront.co.za/accomm/
city-lodge/
portswood-hotel
n QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL
www.queenvictoriahotel.co.za
n RADISSON RED HOTEL
www.radissonred.com/cape-town
n TABLE BAY HOTEL
www.suninternational.com/table-bay

n COMMODORE HOTEL n THE MANOR HOUSE

www.legacyhotels.co.za/hotels/ AT THE QUEEN
commodore-hotel VICTORIA HOTEL
www.queenvictoriahotel.co.za
For enquiries, please
n DOCK HOUSE contact Adri van der
BOUTIQUE HOTEL n THE SILO HOTEL Merwe at avdmerwe@
www.dockhouse.co.za www.theroyalportfolio.com/the-silo/ waterfront.co.za

n ONE & ONLY n V&A HOTEL For more information:

CAPE TOWN HOTEL
capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com
n PORTSWOOD HOTEL
www.legacyhotels.co.za/hotels/
www.vahotel.co.za
www.waterfront.
co.za/business/events/
SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS
n WATERFRONT VILLAGE
www.waterfrontvillage.com

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CONFERENCE VENUES
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
THE V&A WATERFRONT
OFFERS EVENT AND
CONFERENCE ORGANISERS
A COMPREHENSIVE
SOLUTION FOR ALL THEIR
REQUIREMENTS. THE
BEAUTIFUL SETTING, HISTORIC
ARCHITECTURE AND WORLD-
CLASS FACILITIES MAKE THE
V&A WATERFRONT AN IDEAL
CONFERENCING DESTINATION.

n There are 15 conference venues suitable

for groups of between 4 and 1 000 people.

n All levels of catering and multimedia

assistance are on hand, with professional
conference managers standing by to
coordinate the logistics of your event.

n The V&A Waterfront brings together the

perfect package in one magnificent setting,
ensuring a successful conference and an
enjoyable stay.

For enquiries, please contact Adri van der

Merwe at avdmerwe@waterfront.co.za

For more information:

www.waterfront.co.za/business/events/

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SHOPPING
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
WITH OVER 450 RETAIL OUTLETS SELLING
EVERYTHING FROM FASHION, HOMEWARE
AND CURIOS, TO JEWELLERY, LEATHER
GOODS AND AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT,
THE V&A WATERFRONT IS SOUTH AFRICA’S
PREMIER SHOPPING DESTINATION.

Our diverse offering of local and international

shops guarantees something for every taste
and budget. What’s more, all of these shopping
districts boast delicious places to eat, so you can
enjoy a bite while you browse.

www.waterfront.co.za/leisure/stores/

n VICTORIA WHARF SHOPPING hosted here. The Watershed is located

CENTRE
A vast array of department stores,
designer boutiques, international
brands and small kiosks, as well as two
supermarkets are open from 09:00 to
21:00 daily. Opening onto the harbour,
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre also
boasts restaurants with stunning views.
n THE WATERSHED
Meet Africa’s design story. The Watershed
is a beautiful and vibrant space where
over 150 tenants offer more than 365
brands to visitors. These include ceramics,
textiles, furniture, fashion and jewellery.
Many of the traders sell unique products
and arts and crafts. Exhibitions, live
entertainment and workshops are also
on Dock Road, next to the Two Oceans
Aquarium and is open 7 days a week
10:00 to 18:00.
n THE SILO DISTRICT
This exciting, modern district includes a
range of shops, hotels and restaurants. At
its heart is the reimagined historic Grain
Silo, now home to the Zeitz Museum of
Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA).
n THE CLOCK TOWER CENTRE
Located next to the iconic Clock Tower,
which was once used by the Port Captain
to keep an eye on the harbour. Here you
can visit museums, embark on a ferry to
Robben Island, browse jewellery shops
and art galleries.

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RESTAURANTS
AND FOOD MARKETS
WITH OVER 80 RESTAURANTS, BARS, COFFEE SHOPS
AND FAST-FOOD OUTLETS TO CHOOSE FROM, THERE’S
SOMETHING TO INDULGE EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TASTES
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT.

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat out, the V&A Waterfront features
flavours from around the world and options to suit every budget. From
fine dining to food markets, and casual cafes to sumptuous seafood, every
occasion is catered for. Choose from a wide range of eateries with views of
Table Mountain and the harbour, or take a break at one of the indoor cafes,
delis and casual eateries.

www.waterfront.co.za/eat

STREET FOOD AND MARKETS

n THE V&A
FOOD MARKET
An array of street food
is served in an authentic
market environment.
More than 40 artisanal food
vendors are housed in the
historic Pumphouse building
just off Nobel Square. Open
daily from 10:00.
n ORANJEZICHT
CITY FARM MARKET
OZCF Market Day features
an abundance of fresh, locally
grown and ethically sourced
produce and foods. Pick from
the ready-made fare in the
food tent to enjoy at one
of the tables overlooking
Granger Bay. Wednesday from
17:00-21:00 Saturday and
Sunday from 09:00-14:00.
n THE V&A
FOOD COURT
This is the perfect venue
for a quick, convenient
bite or a takeaway meal.
Enjoy the outside seating
on sunny days and the
possibility of a live
performance at
the Amphitheatre.
n MAKERS LANDING
Makers Landing is a new
V&A food community
that celebrates the farm-
to-table and nose-to-tail
culinary approach.
Situated near the cruise
terminal, its where you
can enjoy affordable,
everyday food that speaks
to culture, community
and connection. This
unique and truly ground-
breaking initiative includes
a kitchen incubator where
foodpreneurs are mentored
to grow their businesses.

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THINGS TO DO
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
NOT SURE WHAT TO DO OR SEE? DISCOVER A WORLD ON THE WATER’S EDGE.
ENJOY A SPECTACULAR HELICOPTER FLIP, AN EXCITING WATER-BASED CRUISE,
A STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING SESSION, DIVING WITH SEALS AND MORE.
IF YOU PREFER TO STAY ON LAND, RENT A BICYCLE, EXPLORE THE PROPERTY
WITH A LEISURELY STROLL, VISIT THE TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM, OR ONE OF
THE V&A WATERFRONT’S MANY MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL SITES.

BOATS
n AMEERA SAILING n JOLLY ROGER n SEA PRINCESS 72 seater
CATAMARAN PIRATE BOAT 145 passengers thealba.co.za
38 passengers 70 passengers www.waterfrontcharters.
www.yacoobyachts.co.za www.pirateboat.co.za co.za n TIGGER 2
65 passengers
n CITY n LADY J n SERENITY ONE www.tigger2.co.za
SIGHTSEEING 23 passengers 40 passengers
HARBOUR CRUISE www.capecharters.co.za www.waterfrontcharters. n TIGRESSE
30-40 passengers co.za SAILING
www.citysightseeing.co.za n LA FAMIGLIA CATAMARAN
12 passengers n SOUTHERN 60 passengers
n CLASSIC www.capecharters.co.za/ CROSS www.yacoobyachts.com
CAPE FISHING cruising.htm 86 passengers
CHARTERS www.waterfrontcharters. n TOMMY THE
www.capecharters.co.za n MIRAGE co.za TUGBOAT
LUXURY YACHT 34 passengers
n DAWN 100 passengers n SPIRIT OF www.yacoobyachts.com
44 passengers www.miragecatamaran.com VICTORIA
www.waterfrontadventures. 45 passengers n VICKY
co.za n PERONI www.waterfrontadventures. STEAMBOAT
CATAMARAN co.za 20 passengers
n ESCAPE CAT 36 passengers www.waterfront.co.za
45 passengers www.cruiseiq.co.za n THE ALBA
www.waterfrontadventures. On the water dining
co.za experience

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THINGS TO DO
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT

HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
n CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS n NAC HELICOPTERS
www.helicopterscapetown.co.za www.nachelicopterscapetown.com

n FLY THE HUEY n SPORT AVIATION

www.flythehuey.co.za www.sport-helicopters.co.za

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THINGS TO DO
AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
LEARN HOW TO SUP, TAKE A WALKING TOUR TO DISCOVER THE
HARBOUR’S FASCINATING HISTORY, CATCH A COMEDY SHOW, AND
ADMIRE ARTWORKS IN AFRICA’S LARGEST CONTEMPORARY ART
MUSEUM. WHATEVER YOU’RE IN THE MOOD FOR, THERE’S ALWAYS
SOMETHING TO DO AT THE V&A WATERFRONT.

n ART JAMMING n HAMLEYS EXPRESS n SCRATCH PATCH

www.artjamming.co.za www.waterfront.co.za/attractions/hamleys/ www.scratchpatch.co.za

n ATLANTIC OUTLOOK n HINTHUNT n SUP CAPE TOWN

KAYAKING https://hinthunt.com/locations/cape-town- www.waterfront.co.za/attractions/
www.atlanticoutlook.com va-waterfront sup-cape-town/

n AWOL BICYCLE RENTALS n IZIKO MARITIME CENTRE n THE CAPE WHEEL

AND CYCLING TOURS
www.awoltours.co.za
n BATTERY PARK (INCLUDES
A FREE SKATE PARK AND
BASKETBALL COURT)
www.waterfront.co.za/
battery-park-waterfront/
n CAPE TOWN
DIAMOND MUSEUM
www.capetowndiamondmuseum.org
n CHAVONNES BATTERY
MUSEUM
www.chavonnesmuseum.co.za
n CITY SIGHTSEEING CAPE
(RED OPEN TOP BUS)
www.citysightseeing.co.za
MUSEUM capewheel.co.za
www.iziko.org.za
n TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM
n NOBEL SQUARE www.aquarium.co.za
www.nobelsquare.com
n UP CYCLES
n OCEAN EXPERIENCES upcycles.co.za
oceanexperiences.co.za/
n V&A WATERFRONT AUDIO
n PLAYDATE SUPERPARK WALKING TOUR (FREE)
www.waterfront.co.za/attractions/ www.waterfront.co.za
playdate-super-park/
n V&A WATERFRONT
n ROBBEN ISLAND TOURS HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS
www.robben-island.org.za www.waterfront.co.za/attractions/va-
waterfront-audio-tour/
n ROLLERCADE
rollercade.co.za n ZEITZ MOCAA (MUSEUM OF
CONTEMPORARY ART AFRICA)
zeitzmocaa.museum

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ZEITZ MOCAA
(MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AFRICA)
SEE CUTTING-EDGE CONTEMPORARY ART
FROM AFRICA IN OVER 100 GALLERIES,
ATTEND EXCITING EVENTS, AND ENJOY
BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM THE
ROOFTOP VENUE AND EATERY.
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA)
is a public not-for-profit contemporary art museum.
It collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits 21st-
century art from Africa and its diaspora; hosts
international exhibitions; develops supporting
educational and enrichment programmes; encourages
intercultural understanding; and guarantees access
for all. Over 100 galleries spread over nine floors are
dedicated to a large permanent collection; temporary
exhibitions; and Centres for Art Education, Curatorial
Excellence, Performative Practice, Photography,
the Moving Image and the Costume Institute.

HOURS
Thursday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00
ADMISSION
Single-Day Entry: R210
V&A WATERFRONT EVENTS
Under 18’s: Free (Please bring
along an ID or passport.) Special events take place
at the V&A Waterfront
Annual Membership: R290
throughout the year. Browse
First Fridays: Half-price admission the calendar for upcoming
between 16:00 and 21:00 every first events to look forward to.
Friday of the month. Last entry: 20:30.
www.waterfront.co.za/
Heritage Day (24 September): leisure/events/
Free entry between 10:00 and 18:00.
Last entry: 5:30p.m.
zeitzmocaa.museum

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OTHER
FACILITIES

BUREAU n NEDBANK Shopping Centre Suite 201A, Second Floor

EXCHANGE Ground Level, www.waterfront.co.za/ Granger Bay Court
FACILITIES Union Castle Building stores/cellucity-va- www.waterfront.
www.waterfront.co.za/ waterfront/ co.za/stores/dr-nerina-
n ABSA BANK stores/nedbank wilkinson-skin/
Ground Level, n MTN
Union Castle Building CAMERA SHOPS Shop 6280, Upper n EYEQ
www.waterfront.co.za/ Level,Victoria Wharf OPTOMETRISTS
stores/absa-bank/ n AUDIOLENS Shopping Centre Shop 7114, Ground
Shop 6129, Ground www.waterfront.co.za/ Level, Victoria Wharf
n AMERICAN Level,Victoria Wharf stores/mtn Shopping Centre
EXPRESS Shopping Centre www.waterfront.
FOREIGN www.waterfront.co.za/ n VODACOM SHOP co.za/stores/eyeq-
EXCHANGE stores/audiolens/ Shop 7107, Ground optometrists/
Shop 6228, Upper Level,Victoria Wharf
Level,Victoria Wharf n DIGILENS Shopping Centre n MEDI TRAVEL
Shopping Centre Shop 6193, Ground www.waterfront.co.za/ INTERNATIONAL
www.waterfront.co.za/ Level,Victoria Wharf stores/vodacom-shop Offices, First Level,
stores/american-express/ Shopping Centre Clock Tower
www.waterfront.co.za/ DOCTORS, www.waterfront.co.za/
n EURODOLLAR stores/digilens/ DENTISTS stores/dr-brauer-and-
FOREIGN AND associates/
EXCHANGE CELL PHONE/ OPTOMETRISTS
Shop 103, First Level, MOBILE STORES n THE DENTAL
Clock Tower n DR. ANTHONY PRACTICE
www.waterfront.co.za/ n CELL C JOHN BISSET AT THE
stores/eurodollar- Shop 208 & 208a, Suite 7113, Ground WATERFRONT
foreign-exchange/ Upper Level,Victoria Level,Victoria Wharf Shop 7110,
Wharf Shopping Centre Shopping Centre Ground Level,
n FNB BANK www.waterfront.co.za/ www.waterfront.co.za/ Victoria Wharf
Opposite the stores/cell-c stores/dr-anthony-john- Shopping Centre
Cape Wheel bisset/ www.waterfront.
www.waterfront.co.za/ n CELLUCITY co.za/stores/the-
stores/first-national- Shop 6129, Upper n DR. NERINA dental-practice-at-the-
bank/ Level Victoria Wharf WILKINSON SKIN waterfront/

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OTHER
FACILITIES

Level,Victoria Wharf n MYCITI BUS

Shopping Centre SERVICE
V&A WATERFRONT MAPS AND BROCHURES
www.waterfront. MyCiTi Trunk Station,
www.waterfront.co.za/maps-and-floorplans co.za/stores/table-bay- Breakwater Boulevard
pharmacy/ www.myciti.org.za

n THE COSMETIC n WATERFRONT POST

& DENTAL PHARMACY
EMPORIUM Shop 139, Ground n POST OFFICE
Suite 7112, Ground Level,Victoria Wharf Shop 263, Upper
Level,Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre Level,Victoria Wharf
Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/ Shopping Centre
www.waterfront.co.za/ stores/waterfront- www.waterfront.co.za/
Shop/t/The-cosmetic- pharmacy/ stores/post-office/
and-dental-emporium
n WELLNESS n POSTNET
PHARMACIES WAREHOUSE Shop G04, Ground
Shop 6105, Ground Level, Clock Tower
n CLICKS Level,Victoria Wharf www.waterfront.co.za/
Shop 7109-7113, Shopping Centre stores/postnet/
Ground Level, www.waterfront.
Victoria Wharf co.za/stores/wellness- n V&A
Shopping Centre warehouse/ WATERFRONT
www.waterfront.co.za/ LOGO STORE
stores/clicks/ TRAVEL AGENCY Kiosk 10, Ground Level,
Victoria Wharf Shopping
Shop103, Ground n THE TRAVEL Centre & Pierhead
Level, Clock Tower ARENA www.waterfront.co.za/
www.waterfront.co.za/ Clock Tower Shopping stores/the-va-logo-store/
stores/clicks-clock- Centre, Upper Level
tower/ www.thetravelarena. PHOTOGRAPHY
co.za & FILM PERMITS
n TABLE BAY Contact: Penny Randall
PHARMACY PUBLIC www.waterfront.co.za/
Shop 6108, Ground TRANSPORT film-locations

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DISTANCES
TO ATTRACTIONS
WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO CAPE 6
TOWN’S TWO MAJOR FREEWAYS,
AS WELL AS THE SCENIC COASTAL
ROAD ALONG THE ATLANTIC
SEABOARD, THE V&A WATERFRONT
IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED AS A 1
BASE FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE ALL
THE CITY’S MAIN ATTRACTIONS. 2

CAPE TOWN’S BIG SIX

01 V&A Waterfront 3

02 Table Mountain Cableway

(New7Wonders of Nature): 8km
4
03 Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Garden: 14km
04 Groot Constantia Wine Estate: 21km
05 Cape Point: 70km
06 Robben Island (departure point
V&A Waterfront): 11km by ferry

Cape Town International Airport:

22 km (23 minutes, traffic dependent)

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USEFUL
CONTACTS

V&A WATERFRONT TOURISM MARKETING DEPARTMENT

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ALL TOURISM-RELATED
INFORMATION ON THE V&A WATERFRONT. OUR
SERVICES INCLUDE JOINT MARKETING VENTURES, V&A WATERFRONT
INFORMATION KIOSKS OPERATING HOURS:
RESEARCH, CRUISE LINERS, LEISURE AND The V&A Waterfront
BUSINESS TOURISM, PARTNERED-PROGRAMME Information Kiosks inside
Information Kiosks in Victoria
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
ITINERARIES AS WELL AS SITE INSPECTIONS. Wharf Shopping Centre
09:00 – 21:00
are conveniently located to
+27 (21) 408 7791
n ADRI VAN DER MERWE n ROZITTA DE VILLIERS welcome and help all visitors.
www.waterfront.co.za/Info
avdmerwe@waterfront.co.za rdevilliers@waterfront.co.za One is situated at Entrance 1,
+27 (21) 408 7500 +27 (21) 408 7500 the other at Entrance 2.

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