- Province: Western Cape
- Coordinates; 33°54′03″S “18°24′20″E
- Area; 0.34 km2
- Municipality; City of Cape Town
Mouille Point is a coastal suburb located on the Atlantic Ocean shoreline of Cape Town. It lies just northwest of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and east of Sea Point.
The area is known for its paved promenade along the sea, the Mouille Point lighthouse and scenic views of Table Bay. Mouille Point is popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists, and its coastal location connects it directly to Cape Town’s urban and recreational spaces.
History of Mouille Point
The name Mouille is French for anchoring ground. Many ships ran aground here in the early 1700s, and the then-governor decided that a Mouille (breakwater) would help protect ships at anchor. The task began in 1743 when farmers, having delivered goods to the city, had to load up their wagons with stones and haul them off to Mouille Point. Slaves and prisoners worked on the project, but after 3 years of labouring, only 100 metres had been completed, and the project was abandoned due to the high seas making it untenable. The French arrived in 1781, and they built a battery near the unsuccessful Mouille, but still called this Mouille Point Battery.
A small suburb indeed
The suburb consists of only two roads and a lighthouse. The current lighthouse, however, is called Green Point Lighthouse, as there was a second lighthouse at Granger Bay that has been partially dismantled.
The postcode here is 8005
Things to see and do in Mouille Point
- The park next to the lighthouse is not enclosed, but there are lots of things for children to do: jungle gyms and a full mini racetrack. Bring the toddler’s bikes with you.
- Lighthouse
Resources
Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide
Useful Numbers
Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities
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Emergency Services
- Police: Sea Point-021 430 3700
- Fire: Sea Point 021 434 2020
- Ambulance: 10177
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Medical
- Closest hospital; Somerset Hospital-021 402 6911
Simunye Primary Health Care Sea Point – 021 439 7887 - Pharmacy; Adelphi – 021 434 5888
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Municipal & Utilities
- Water: 0860 103 089
- Electricity:0860 103 089
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Transport & Roads
- Traffic department: Gallows Hill-0860 103 089
- Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204
- Childline-116
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Community & Safety
- SPCA: Cape of Good Hope SPCA-021 700 4140
- 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape: 0861 555 777.
- NSRI 087 094 9774
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Local Contacts and Community Resources
- Post office; Sea Point-021 434 2315
- Library: Sea Point -021 400 4184
- Ratepayers Association:021 461 9101
- Most services and amenities are in nearby Sea Point
- Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency numbers HERE
- The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies. Call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K
- Other suburbs along the Atlantic seaboard include: Bantry Bay; Bakoven; Camps Bay; Clifton; Fresnaye; Greenpoint; Hout Bay; Llandudno; Sea Point; and Three Anchor Bay
- Colourdots is an independent regional information resource for the Western Cape.
Learn more about the project HERE
