Category Archives: Cause

Penguin Waddle 2013

Today the AKAA are starting their annual Waddle for a Week to raise awareness for the endangered African Penguins.  Cape Point Route wishes them a successful walk and encourages everyone who loves penguins to pledge a promise and show your … Continue reading

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Just Nuisance- 1 April 2013

Able Seaman Just Nuisance: Simon’s Town  1 April 1937 – 1 April 1977 In 1939 the British Royal Navy did the unthinkable… Strange but true, they enlisted a dog. Enlisted him with rank, pay, rations and duties!  And it was … Continue reading

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Moonlight Mass – Bikes on Board

#Moonlightmass: Who’s in? Bikes on board the trains for FREE! No excuse if you live in the Suburbs or the South! As part of sustainable tourism / transport Metrorail is looking for ways to get perceptions to change regarding public … Continue reading

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This is ‘toadally’ cool..

Dressing up in gumboots, 3 pairs of pants, 2 long sleeve tracksuit tops, a wooly beanie and my snow jacket.  I joined the amazing plight to save the Western Leopard Toad. Two days into toad duty I was smitten with … Continue reading

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Simon’s Town Penguin Festival

Simon’s Town Penguin Festival: 13 October 2012 Venue: Bellevue road, upper & lower parking lot in front of Boulders Beach Lodge and restaurant, Simon’s Town Time: 10h00- 15h00 Entrance: Free The Simon’s Town Penguin Festival is an annual festival of … Continue reading

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“Please will you marry me?” Places to Propose

“Please will you marry me?”  5 little words that carry a lot of weight for the hopeful candidate, but you want to get it right. Choosing the right setting for your marriage proposal can make all the difference.  Plan ahead … Continue reading

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Far more than just wave-riding at BOS Earthwave Beach Festival

There will be far more than just wave-riding at the BOS Earthwave Beach Festival at Muizenberg this weekend and those attending the fifth edition of the sustainable lifestyles event can enjoy and participate in a wide range of fun-filled and … Continue reading

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Braai Spots on the Cape Point Route

National Braai Day on Heritage Day  is on Monday 24 September 2012.  Heritage Day is a celebration of all things South African and to foster a single identity of who we are, where we come from and where we are heading to … Continue reading

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Noordhoek Potjiekos Challenge: 23 September

Noordhoek Farm Village is celebrating both Heritage Day and National Braai Day with their annual Potjiekos Challenge at the Village on Saturday 23 September 2012. Noordhoek Farm Village has amazing restaurants and are inviting challengers to enter the competition and see … Continue reading

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You Get to Give Campaign

Simply put… YOU GET…a getaway in the south peninsula TO GIVE…a child chance in life by supporting a child’s education fund! Nelson Mandela said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Cape Point Route is … Continue reading

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