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33 south backpackers

carynkaleido — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:55:40 +0000

33 South Backpackers is situated in the heart of Observatory, the lively and eclectic Student neighbourhood we lovingly call “Obs”. With each room themed after a neighbourhood in Cape Town, however, you won’t have to go far to experience the true life of a Capetonian and still feel at home. 48 Trill Rd, Observatory

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5 dams on Table Mountain

carynkaleido — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:55:01 +0000

The 5 dams on Table Mountain were built in the late 1800s. up until then, all the water for the use of residents of Cape Town was supplied by the Disa River, which is a perennial stream that runs off Table Mountain. As demand for water in Cape Town increased, a plan was devised. City engineers built a tunnel through the Twelve Apostles which allowed them to catch water from the Disa River and transport it via a huge duct, known today as the ‘pipe track’ to the Molteno Reservoir. This reservoir did not hold nearly enough water for the growing needs of the city and engineers hatched a bigger plan to dam the Disa river. Woodhead Reservoir was the first of the 5 dams on Table Mountain. Building the wall involved a series of porters carrying all the building materials up the Kasteelpoort Ravine. The Dam wall was to be 252m long and 44 m high. Sometime during this slog, a steam-driven cable car was introduced. You can still see a lot of the late Victorian infrastructure that was used, running through Newlands Forest. Hely-Hutchinson Dam was built soon after Woodhead Dam’s completion in 1897. However, it still did not meet the ever-increasing demand. Hely Hutchinson was the Governor of the Cape Colony from 1901 to 1910. Around the same time, a further three dams were being built for use by residents in the Southern suburbs. These were built close to the Overseer’s cottage. Victoria, Alexandra, and De Villiers were completed by 1907. A trolley track was constructed up the mountain to carry materials for the dams. A small black trolley was hauled up the slope by a steam engine. The slope is very steep, sometimes even 1:1 The De Villiers dam, though it appears to be small, has a capacity of 250 megalitres. The wall is 30 m high. It was built across a narrow valley,y trapping Disa Stream, which used to flow down into Orange Kloof The 5 dams on Table Mountain contribute about 5% of the city’s current water needs. Most of the water for Cape Town is piped from Steenbras, Berg River, and Theewaterskloof dams. The total capacity of the 5 dams on the mountain is 2376 Ml. Theewaterskloof has a total capacity of 480188 Ml. The top of Table Mountain is more regularly wet than most anywhere else in the metropole (including Newlands). This is why the dams are usually quite full, however, if all the water was piped from the dams to the Cape Town metropole, it would last just 4 days at the current demand. You can take the Table Mountain cable car up the mountain and then hike across to get to the dams. If you are keen to hike, visit here to find out more. If you are hiking to the Woodhead and Hely-Hutchinson dams, you could pop in at the Waterworks Museum. Here you can learn more about how the Table Mountain dams developed and see some of the original equipment and materials that were used in the construction of the dams. See the story of Cape Town’s water Read about the dams of the Western Cape and find a comprehensive list of the principal Western Cape dams Unfortunately for hikers needing to cool off, swimming is not allowed in the dams. Tips for visiting Table Mountain

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6th Rondebosch Scout Group

carynkaleido — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:03:51 +0000

6th Rondebosch Scout Group is a a Scout Group for children and young adults aged between 5-29 years old Children 5-6 join our Meerkat Den Children aged 7-10 join our Cub Pack Children aged 11-18 join our Scout Troop Young adults aged 18-29 join our Rover Crew Chess Road, Rondebosch

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Acrobranch Constantia

carynkaleido — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:20:19 +0000

At Acrobranch Constantia, there is a choice of three courses, each of which comes with its own challenges and obstacles. children will delight in the Acro-twigs course, an adventure that is closely monitored by our regulated safety guides. Between the ages of 3 and 6, kids can tackle 18 obstacles that will test their balance and capabilities. The keen adventurers will be able to safely navigate the course while having the time of their lives. 1 Hout Bay Drive Constantia

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Alphen Market

carynkaleido — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:22:45 +0000

Nestled under the grand trees of Alphen Common in the heart of Constantia, the Alphen Market is a great weekend destination for good food, music, artisanal shopping, and family fun. Whether you’re in the mood for gourmet bites, beautiful crafts, or a relaxing Afternoon Aperol Spritz, you’ll find it all in a charming, nature-rich setting. Held twice a month, it offers a relaxed mix of food, crafts, music, and family fun – with wine tastings, creative workshops, and live sports screenings We proudly support small businesses and local artisans. Every purchase you make uplifts our community and craftspeople Alphen Common, Constantia

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Arderne Gardens

carynkaleido — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:16:15 +0000

Spanning five hectares and boasting many trees, the Arderne Gardens was started in 1845 by Ralph Henry Arderne who was a successful timber merchant and cabinet maker from Cheshire, England. There are about four hundred trees in the garden with walkways ponds and grassed areas where you can relax and read a book or have a picnic. The arboretum is home to many creatures large and small, including guinea fowl, geese, ducks, and koi fish. You can enter this area and feed the fish and ducks. Entrance is free .222 Main Rd, Claremont, 7708 here

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Baxter Theatre

carynkaleido — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:00:59 +0000

The Baxter Theatre has been the home of progressive South African theatre and performance since 1977, and the cultural gateway to the City of Cape Town.the Baxter boasts a world-class theatre and concert hall, as well as a studio stage, rehearsal rooms, offices, a restaurant and bars and an impressive spacious foyer. Secure parking is available in the parking lot next to the Baxter and above it (on the UCT Middle Campus). Main Road Rondebosch

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Bike Park

carynkaleido — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:37:47 +0000

Bike Park has bike tracks for riders of all ages and levels of skill. Jump lines and a suspension sky bridge in a tree canopy. Orpen road Constantia

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Bishopsford bonsai nursery

Bishopsford — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:31:16 +0000

Visit the Bishopsford bonsai nursery to see a beautiful bonsai garden and a nursery that has been in business since 1970. They offer a large selection of ready-grown Bonsai, and they also stock all bonsai requirements such as pots, tools, soil, mesh, starter trees, fertiliser, pest care, and suiseki. With over 51 years of Bonsai experience, we offer Bonsai courses and services such as repotting, pruning, boarding, bonsai corporate gifts, and anything you need that is bonsai-related. 3 Muscat Lane South, Constantia

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Buitenverwachting

carynkaleido — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:48:09 +0000

Buitenverwaggting (Beyond expectation) is a beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg. It was part of the Constantia Estate, founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony. First sold as a 200 morgen sub-division to Cornelis Brink in 1773, Buitenverwachting changed hands many times, however, it flourished as a wine farm, due mainly to the 90 000 vines planted in 1825 by Ryk Arnoldus Cloete, brother of the famous Hendrik Cloete of Constantia. Attractions on the estate include: The wine-tasting experience is housed in the historic wine cellar The restaurant “Beyond” underscores its commitment to supporting smaller growers, farmers and producers who form part of a sustainable supplier ecosystem. Coffee BloC is a lovely sit-down restaurant/coffee shop A lifestyle gift shop, The deli where locally made jams, honey, biscuits, cordials, rusks, and more are for sale Klein Constantia Rd

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