26/05/2014
Things to do when it rains in Cape Town!!
Surfing at Muizenberg
You’re going to get wet anyway, so why not enjoy it? Not to mention, the waves are best in winter. So, head out to the Surfer’s Corner at Muizenberg (or any of the city’s best surf spots) for a relaxing surf followed by a warm cup of coffee at one of the many restaurants along the beach’s promenade.
Indoor climbing at City Rock
Get in touch with your inner Spiderman and tackle the climbing walls of City Rock. There is a range of different walls suited for various experience levels, and it is an excellent way to exercise body and mind.
Price: Day pass (without gear-hire): adults:R90; students: R70; children: R65. Day pass (with gear-hire): adults: R140; students: R120; children: R115.
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm;Friday,Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10am - 6pm
Corner Collingwood & Anson Road |Observatory| Cape Town | +27 (0)21 447 1326
Ten pin bowling at N1 City’s Wonderland
Why not try your hand at an internationally popular game which will test your concentration, stamina and skill - all in a safe, friendly environment. There is also a treasure trove of activities in the rest of the Wonderland arena for those with an arcade fe**sh.
Price: Mondays – Thursdays: R35 per person; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: R40 per person; corporate package (10 people or more): R50 per person between 9am and 3pm; R80 per person between 3pm and 12am.
Opening hours: Mondays - Sundays: 9am-12am.
Louwtjie Rothman Street | Goodwood | Cape Town |+27 (0) 21 595 2100
HintHunt Escape Game
This tricky indoor escape game, which runs out of a space at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, is exhilarating enough to make anyone forget that it’s pouring outside. During the hour-long challenge, groups of three to six players are locked in a small room where they have to put on their thinking caps and solve a series of riddles, puzzles and mysteries to break free before 60 minutes have passed. Voted London’s premier attraction in 2013 (it was brought from the UK to South Africa in October 2013), the pulse-raising task is a whole lot of fun and is even appropriate for kids suffering from cabin fever – children aged seven and up can play if accompanied by an adult. All in all, HintHunt is sure to chase away those gloomy winter blues in but a matter of minutes.
Price: A game costs R150p/p for groups of three, R140p/p for groups of four, R135p/p for groups of five and R130p/p for groups of six.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:30am – 9:30pm
Third Floor | Main Courtyard | The Old Biscuit Mill | 373-375 Albert Road | Woodstock | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 448 9864
Ice skating at Grand West casino
The Olympic-sized ice rink at Grand West Casino is a spectacle unto itself, but even if you or some other unfortunate soul end up being a second, and less promising, spectacle, you’re still bound to have fun at the Ice Station. Skates are available for hire, and make sure to dress warmly, as the air-conditioning unit is at full blast to ensure the ice stays frozen.
Price: From R25 if you have your own skates; from R35 if you hire skates. Prices vary depending on which session you skate.
Opening times: Mondays - Fridays: 10am – 12h30pm, 2pm - 4:30pm; Saturdays: 9am-11.30am, 12pm-2.30pm, 3pm-5.30pm, 6pm – 8.30pm; Sundays: 12pm -12am.
1 Vanguard Drive | Grand West Casino | Goodwood | +27 (0) 21 535 2260
For animal lovers
This is a great option for parents who are faced with the predicament of energetic children on the one side, and rainy weather on the other:
The Two Oceans Aquarium
This underwater treasure trove is home to over 3,000 living sea animals such as sharks, fish, turtles and penguins. The aquarium raises environmental awareness through high-quality exhibits, conservation and education programs, and kids will have hours of fun exploring the wonders of our marine-rich waters.
Price: Adults: R118; pensioners and South African students: R92; children (between 4yrs and 13yrs): R58; children (between 14yrs and 17yrs): R92; children under the age of four: free.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:30am – 6pm
Dock Road | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 418 3823
Butterfly World
Butterfly World is one of the more unique attractions of the Western Cape Winelands, and is located near the small Boland town of Klapmuts. Consisting of a tropical garden in an 1000 square metre greenhouse, this magnificent abode allows for all the free flying exotic butterflies to feel right at home. You can also expect spectacular displays of indigenous and exotic spiders and scorpions that are housed in locked glass terraria.
Price: R48 per adult; R28 for children over three; R125 per family (2 adults, 2 children); R41 for pensioners/students. Children under the age of three: free.
Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 9am to 5pm
Route 44| Klapmuts| Cape Winelands| +27 (0)21 875 5628
Sourced out of capetownmagazine
