Fun Things to Do with Your Family in Cape Town
Cape Town offers an enchanting winter escape with a perfect blend of family-friendly activities. These five activities are sure to delight everyone in your family!
Ride the Historic Blue Train Park
When visiting Cape Town with children, the Blue Train Park in Mouille Point is an absolute must. This beloved attraction has delighted families for over 65 years with its miniature train that winds through tunnels along the Atlantic coastline. Beyond the train, kids can enjoy the dirt bike track, pedal cars, zipline, jungle gyms, and soccer pitches. Located next to the iconic Lighthouse on Beach Road, this park offers spectacular views of the sea and Signal Hill, making it the perfect spot to spend a relaxing afternoon in Cape Town.
Explore the Seaside Promenade by Scooter
The Cape Town promenade stretching from Granger Bay to Bantry Bay offers a breathtaking coastal experience. Rent e-bikes or scooters and join locals as they enjoy the sun and sea breeze. The entire family can cruise along this scenic route, taking in ocean views while discovering family-friendly spots like the MOJO Market, Sea Point Pavilion, and Clifton Beach coves. This activity is perfect for families with children five and up, with teenagers particularly enjoying the freedom to explore at their own pace.
Discover Local Treasures at the Watershed
The V&A Waterfront's Watershed is South Africa's largest market for art, design, and crafts, hosting over 150 local entrepreneurs and brands. While parents browse for unique souvenirs created by local artisans, younger children will be thrilled by the PlayDate Superpark with its 3D maze, high-line rope course, zipline, and toddler-friendly Little City. This indoor attraction is perfect for those chilly Cape Town days when you need a break from the elements.
Ascend Table Mountain via Cable Car
No visit to Cape Town is complete without experiencing Table Mountain. The aerial cableway offers a spectacular ride to the summit, providing panoramic views of Cape Town and the ocean that make for perfect family photos.
Enjoy Panoramic Views on the Cape Wheel
Recently relocated to the more serene Breakwater Park, the Cape Wheel offers air-conditioned glass cabins that seat up to six people. From this vantage point, families can spot iconic landmarks like Signal Hill, Table Mountain, and the city skyline. For a truly magical experience, ride during twilight when the city lights begin to twinkle. As a special bonus for visitors celebrating birthdays, Cape Wheel offers complimentary rides – an exhilarating way to mark the occasion during your Cape Town stay.
Where To Stay in Cape Town
When planning your family vacation to experience these incredible activities, the newkings boutique hotel offers the perfect Cape Town accommodation. With a central location, luxurious family rooms, and attentive service that caters to guests of all ages, newkings puts you within easy reach of all these attractions.
Our concierge team can even help arrange transportation and tickets for these family adventures, guaranteeing your Cape Town winter escape is both easy-going and memorable!
