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Cape Point Funicular

The Cape Point Funicular is a funicular railway located at the Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Otherwise known as the Flying Dutchman Funicular, it is the only commercial funicular of its type on the continent.

The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through the fynbos, to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the station every three minutes. There are two cars which can comfortably accommodate 40 passengers each.


Time: Mon to Sun 7am-5pm

Price: Return ticket adults R95 | Kids & Pensioners R52 | One way ticket Adults R80 | Kids & Pensioners R45


Venue address: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Peninsula, Simon’s Town

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Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Accessibility details: The funicular is wheelchair-friendly, as is the payment facilities and waiting area.


Website: https://capepoint.co.za/

Tel: +27 21 7809 010

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capepointsa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapePointSA/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/capepointsa

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