Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Down)
Description
The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.
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Itinerary
Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views. The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It’s the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship. The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(3)
...on the occasion of my tour of South Africa!!...I also arrived here!!...to the Cape Peninsula!!...and I got to appreciate these unique and breathtaking views!!...climbing up to the lighthouse with the Cape Point funicular!!...the journey is really short!!...from three to five minutes!!...panoramic view included!!...you get to the top...which marks the meeting point of the two oceans!!...the Atlantic and the Indian!!...the panorama seen from the top is one of the most spectacular in South Africa!!...the funicular is also known as “Flying Dutchman”!!...flying Dutchman!!...for the fact that a legend says that in the sea a ghost ship wanders around!!l...mah!...I then came down from the walking path!!...and I always admired the surrounding landscape!!!...what can I say!!...it was a really nice experience!!...climbing to the Cape Point Lighthouse...with the funicular!!...absolutely to do!!!...it’s Cape Point Funicular!!!...🚡🎉🔝€�️!️
It is 105rand to travel on this. It takes you up to a viewpoint. As we came to see penguins and failed on the beach, we figured there would be less chance to see them from up there. The two gift shops next to the station were good though.
