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V&A WATERFRONT FACT SHEET
ABOUT THE V&A WATERFRONT
The V&A Waterfront is one of South Africa’s most visited destinations, with 24 million visits annually.
Situated in the oldest working harbour in the southern hemisphere, the property boasts the iconic
Table Mountain as its backdrop and extensive views of the ocean, city bowl and mountain peaks.
n The V&A Waterfront covers 123 hectares or 180 rugby fields, cruise terminal in the port of Cape Town - a five minute walk from BLOG:
comprising residential and commercial property, hotels, retail, dining, Zeitz MOCAA. onthewaterfront.co.za
leisure and entertainment facilities for local and international visitors.
n The V&A Waterfront plays a vital role in the South African FACEBOOK:
n Along with heritage sites and tourism landmarks, it also includes economy, contributing R335 billion (USD25 billion) over vandawaterfront
the recently opened Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa the past 14 years. INSTAGRAM:
(MOCAA) – hosting the world’s largest collection of contemporary @vandawaterfront
art from Africa and its diaspora. n Every day, 21 000 people come to work at the V&A Waterfront,
1 500 people live here and up to 180 000 visitors come every TWITTER:
n Additionally, the V&A has recently revamped a world-class day in peak season. @vandawaterfront
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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 luxur y.
THREE STAR FIVE STAR n THE MANOR HOUSE
n CITY LODGE HOTEL n CAPE GRACE HOTEL AT THE QUEEN
VICTORIA HOTEL
207 rooms 120 rooms
www.waterfront.co.za/stay/ www.capegrace.com 4 rooms
C/city-lodge www.queenvictoriahotel.co.za
n DOCK HOUSE
FOUR STAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL n THE SILO HOTEL
n COMMODORE HOTEL 6 rooms 28 rooms
www.dockhouse.co.za www.theroyalportfolio.com/the-silo/
236 rooms
www.legacyhotels.co.za/en/hotels/
commodore n ONE & ONLY UNGRADED
CAPE TOWN HOTEL n BREAKWATER LODGE
n PORTSWOOD HOTEL 131 rooms 191 rooms
capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com www.marriott.com/CPTBR
103 rooms
www.legacyhotels.co.za/en/hotels/
portswood n QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL SELF-CATERING
APARTMENTS
35 rooms
n RADISSON RED HOTEL www.queenvictoriahotel.co.za n WATERFRONT VILLAGE
252 rooms 500 rooms
www.radissonred.com/cape-town www.waterfrontvillage.com
n TABLE BAY HOTEL
329 rooms
n V&A HOTEL www.suninternational.com/table-bay
94 rooms
www.vahotel.co.za
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CONFERENCE VENUES AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
The V&A Waterfront presents event and conference organisers with a comprehensive solution to all their
needs. 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 For enquiries,
of between 4 and 1000 people. please contact
Adri van der Merwe at
n All levels of catering and multimedia assistance are on hand, avdmerwe@waterfront.co.za
with professional conference management standing by to
coordinate the logistics of your event.
For more info:
n The V&A Waterfront brings together the perfect package www.waterfront.co.za/
in one magnificent setting, ensuring a successful conference conference-venues
and an enjoyable stay.
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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 n VICTORIA WHARF n THE CLOCK TOWER
international shops guarantees SHOPPING CENTRE CENTRE
something for every taste and A vast array of department stores, Located next to the iconic Clock
budget. What’s more, all of these designer boutiques, international Tower, which was once used by
shopping districts boast delicious brands and small kiosks, as well the Port Captain to keep an eye
places to eat, so you can enjoy a as two supermarkets are open on the harbour. Here you can visit
bite while you browse. from 09:00 to 21:00 daily. Opening museums, embark on a ferry to
onto the harbour, Victoria Wharf Robben Island, browse jewellery
www.waterfront.co.za/shop Shopping Centre also boasts shops and art galleries.
restaurants with stunning views.
n THE SILO DISTRICT
n THE ALFRED MALL This is the newest art and culture
Enjoy an intimate shopping hub at the V&A Waterfront. The
experience among award-winning exciting modern development
jewellers, art galleries, and fashion includes a range of shops, hotels
and decor boutiques. and restaurants. At its heart is the
reinvented historic Grain Silo,
n THE WATERSHED which is now the acclaimed
More than 150 local designers and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary
crafters are housed under one roof Art Africa (MOCAA).
in this ingeniously imagined space,
which is open daily from 10:00 to
18:00. Explore a world of innovation
in fashion, homeware, gifting, art and
curios, all handmade by local designers.
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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 ever yone’s favourite tastes at the V&A Waterfront.
If you’re looking for STREET FOOD AND MARKETS
somewhere to eat out, the
V&A Waterfront features n THE V&A FOOD n THE V&A
flavours from around the MARKET FOOD COURT
world and options to suit An array of street food is This is the perfect venue for
every budget. From fine served in an authentic market a quick, convenient bite or
dining to food markets, and environment. More than a takeaway meal. Enjoy the
casual cafes to sumptuous 40 artisanal food vendors outside seating on sunny
seafood, every occasion is are housed in the historic days and the possibility of
catered for. Choose from a Pumpouse building just off a live performance at the
wide range of eateries with Nobel Square. Open daily Amphitheatre.
views of Table Mountain and from 10:00.
the harbour, or take a break
at one of the indoor cafes, n ORANJEZICT
delis and casual eateries. CITY FARM MARKET
The OZCF Market Day
www.waterfront.co.za/eat features an abundance of fresh,
locally grown and ethically
sourced produce. Food stands
serve breakfast and lunch fair
to eat there or takeaway.
Saturday from
09:00-14:00
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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 scenic flight, or exciting water-based
cruises and activities like Stand Up Paddling and diving with seals. If you prefer to stay on the ground, rent a bicyle, explore
the property on a leisurely stroll, visit the Two Oceans Aquarium or various museums and historical sites.
BOATS
n AMEERA SAILING n JOLLY ROGER PIRATE BOAT n SOUTHERN CROSS
CATAMARAN 70 passengers 86 passengers
38 passengers www.pirateboat.co.za www.waterfrontcharters.co.za
www.yacoobyachts.co.za
n LADY J n SPIRIT OF VICTORIA
n CITY SIGHTSEEING 23 passengers 45 passengers
HARBOUR CRUISE www.capecharters.co.za www.waterfrontadv.co.za
30 - 40 passengers
www.citysightseeing.co.za n LA FAMIGLIA n THE ALBA
12 passengers - On the water dining experience
n CLASSIC CAPE www.capecharters.co.za/crusing.htm 72 seater
FISHING CHARTERS thealba.co.za
www.capecharters.co.za n MIRAGE LUXURY YACHT
100 passengers n TIGGER 2
n DAWN www.miragecatamaran.com 65 passengers
44 passengers www.tigger2.co.za
www.waterfrontadv.co.za n PERONI CATAMARAN
36 passengers n TIGRESSE SAILING
n ESPERANCE www.cruiseiq.co.za CATAMARAN
45 passengers 60 passengers
www.waterfrontcharters.co.za n SEA PRINCESS www.yacoobyachts.com
145 passengers
n JET BOAT www.waterfrontcharters.co.za n TOMMY THE TUGBOAT
10 - 12 passengers 34 passengers
www.waterfrontcharters.co.za n SERENITY ONE www.yacoobyachts.com
40 passengers
n JET BOAT 2 www.waterfrontcharters.co.za n VICKY STEAMBOAT
10 - 12 passengers 20 passengers
www.waterfrontadv.co.za www.waterfront.co.za
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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 histor y,
catch a comedy show, and admire artworks in Africa’s largest contemporar y art museum.
Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s always something to do at the V&A Waterfront.
n ADRENALISED AFRICA- n CITY SIGHTSEEING CAPE n THE CAPE WHEEL
BOARDSPORTS & DIVING (RED OPEN TOP BUS) capewheel.co.za
adrenalisedboardsports.co.za www.citysightseeing.co.za
adrenaliseddiving.co.za n TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM
n HAMLEYS EXPRESS www.aquarium.co.za
n ART JAMMING www.waterfront.co.za/activities/
www.artjamming.co.za Kids/hamleys-express n UP CYCLES
upcycles.co.za
n AWOL BICYCLE RENTALS n IZIKO MARITIME CENTRE
AND CYCLING TOURS MUSEUM n V&A WATERFRONT AUDIO
www.awoltours.co.za www.iziko.org.za WALKING TOUR (FREE)
www.waterfront.co.za
n CAPE TOWN n NOBEL SQUARE
DIAMOND MUSEUM www.nobelsquare.com n V&A WATERFRONT
www.capetowndiamondmuseum.org HISTORICAL WALKING
n NU METRO MOVIES TOURS
n CAPE TOWN www.numetro.co.za www.waterfront.co.za/activities/v-a-
COMEDY CLUB waterfront-historical-walking-tours
www.capetowncomedy.com n ROBBEN ISLAND TOURS
www.robben-island.org.za n ZEITZ MOCAA (MUSEUM
n CHAVONNES BATTERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART
MUSEUM n SCRATCH PATCH AFRICA)
www.chavonnesmuseum.co.za www.scratchpatch.co.za zeitzmocaa.museum
n CINEMA NOUVEAU n THE SPRINGBOK
MOVIES EXPERIENCE RUGBY
www.sterkinekor.co.za MUSEUM
www.sarugby.co.za
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ZEITZ MOCAA (ZEITZ 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.
ADMISSION:
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA)
is a public not-for-profit contemporary art museum. It collects, Single Day Entry – R180
V&A WATERFRONT EVENTS
preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Under 18 – Free
Africa and its Diaspora; hosts international exhibitions; develops Annual Membership – R250
supporting educational and enrichment programmes; encourages A number of special events take
FREE entry to citizens of African countries
intercultural understanding; and guarantees access for all. Over place at the V&A Waterfront
on Wednesdays between 10:00 and 13:00.
100 galleries, spread over nine floors, are dedicated to a large throughout the year. Browse the
permanent collection; temporary exhibitions; and Centres for First Fridays: Half-price admission between 16:00 – 21:00 calendar for a list of events you
Art Education, Curatorial Excellence, Performative Practice, every first Friday of the month. Last entry: 20:30. can look forward to.
Photography, the Moving Image, and the Costume Institute. zeitzmocaa.museum www.waterfront.co.za/events/
calendar
February 2018 | 09OTHER FACILITIES
BUREAU EXCHANGE n FNB BANK n CELLUCITY
FACILITIES Opposite the Cape Wheel Shop 6193, Ground Level,
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/f/ Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
n ABSA BANK first-national-bank www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/c/cellucity-
Ground Level, v-and-a-waterfront
Union Castle Building n NEDBANK
V&A WATERFRONT MAPS
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/a/ Ground Level, n MTN
absa-bank AND BROCHURES
Union Castle Building Shop 6280, Upper Level,
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/n/nedbank Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/
n AMERICAN EXPRESS www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/m/mtn maps-and-floorplans
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CAMERA SHOPS
Alfred Mall n VODACOM SHOP
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/a/ n AUDIOLENS Shop 7107, Ground Level,
american-express Shop 7105, Ground Level, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Shop 7114a, Ground Level, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/v/
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/a/audio-lens vodacom-shop
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/a/amex
n DIGILENS
n BIDVEST BANK Shop 6129, Ground Level,
Shop 117, First Level, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Clock Tower www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/d/digilens
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/b/
bidvest-bank CELL PHONE/
MOBILE STORES
n EURODOLLAR FOREIGN
EXCHANGE n CELL C
Shop 103, First Level, Shop 208 & 208a, Upper Level,
Clock Tower Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/e/euro- www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/c/cell-c
dollar-foreign-exchange
February 2018 | 10OTHER FACILITIES
DOCTORS, DENTISTS PHARMACIES PUBLIC TRANSPORT
AND OPTOMETRISTS
n CLICKS n MYCITI BUS SERVICE
n DR. ANTHONY Shop 7109-7113, MyCiTi Trunk Station,
JOHN BISSET Ground Level, Breakwater Boulevard
Suite 7113, Ground Level, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.myciti.org.za
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/c/clicks
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/d/dr- Shop103, Ground Level , Clock Tower POST
anthony-john-bisset www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/c/click-
clocktower n POST OFFICE
n EYEQ OPTOMETRISTS Shop 263, Upper Level,
Shop 7114, Ground Level, n TABLE BAY PHARMACY Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre Shop 6108, Ground Level, www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/p/
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/e/ Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre post-office
eyeq-optometrists www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/t/
table-bay-pharmacy n POSTNET
n MEDI TRAVEL Shop G04, Ground Level,
INTERNATIONAL n WATERFRONT PHARMACY Clock Tower
Offices, First Level, Shop 139, Ground Level, www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/p/postnet
Clock Tower Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/m/ www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/w/ n V&A WATERFRONT
medi-travel-international waterfront-pharmacy LOGO STORE
Kiosk 10, Ground Level,
n THE DENTAL PRACTICE n WELLNESS WAREHOUSE Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
AT THE WATERFRONT Shop 6105, Ground Level, & Pierhead
Shop 7110, Ground Level, Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/v/the-
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/w/ vanda-logo-store
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/t/the- wellness-warehouse
dental-practice FILM PERMITS
TRAVEL AGENCY Contact: Penny Randall
n THE COSMETIC & DENTAL www.waterfront.co.za/film-locations
EMPORIUM n THE TRAVEL ARENA
Suite 7112, Ground Level, V&A Waterfront Information Centre,
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre Dock Road
www.waterfront.co.za/Shop/t/The- www.thetravelarena.co.za
cosmetic-and-dental-emporium
February 2018 | 11DISTANCES TO ATTRACTIONS
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With immediate access to Cape Town’s two major freeways, as
well as the scenic coastal road of the Atlantic seaboard, the
1 V&A Waterfront is perfectly positioned as a base from which
to explore all the city’s main attractions.
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< CAPE TOWN’S BIG SEVEN
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01 V&A Waterfront
02 Table Mountain Cableway (New7Wonders of Nature) - 8km
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03 City Walk - 4km
04 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - 14km
05 Groot Constantia Wine Estate - 21km
5 06 Cape Point - 70km
07 Robben Island (departure point V&A Waterfront) - 11km by ferry
Cape Town International Airport - 22 km (23 minutes, traffic dependent)
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February 2018 | 12USEFUL CONTACTS
V&A WATERFRONT TOURISM V&A WATERFRONT INFORMATION CENTRE
MARKETING DEPARTMENT The V&A Waterfront Information Centre, situated on Dock Road
(look out for the big green I) and the Waterfront Information
n ADRI VAN DER MERWE Kiosks in Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, are conveniently
Business tourism, tourism newsletters, cruise liners located to help and welcome local and international visitors.
avdmerwe@waterfront.co.za +27 (21) 408 7500 Our friendly customer service team is dedicated to providing OPERATING HOURS:
you with the best possible service.
n ROZITTA DE VILLIERS
Joint marketing ventures, research, leisure tourism, Information Centre:
tourism trade shows, V&A history 09:00 – 18:00 (October – April)
rdevilliers@waterfront.co.za +27 (21) 408 7500 09:00 – 17:00 (May – September)
Information Kiosks inside
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
09:00 – 21:00
+27 (21) 408 7791
www.waterfront.co.za/Info
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