One of Cape Town latest tourist highlights, the Wheel of Excellence, is set to move from its current site near the entrance to the V&A Waterfront to the Market Square, the heart of the precinct.
The breakdown of the Wheel already started on Monday (15 Nov) and will last a total of three weeks. It will officially open to the public in its exciting new location on 03 Dec. 2010. Ticket prices are R80 for adults, R50 for children aged 4-12 and free for under-4s. The Wheel of Excellence will remain in Cape Town until the end of February 2011.
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18 November 2010
23 April 2010
Cape Town to get a "Big Wheel"
Cape Town is about to get a new tourist attraction. Right in time before the 2010 World Cup is going to start, a "Big Wheel", similar to the London Eye, will be erected at the V&A Waterfront.
The wheel is 50m in diameter and has 36 enclosed air-conditioned capsules which will each hold 8 people. It will run daily from 10 am until 10 pm, and at night will be lit up with 2 million LED lights. Each ride will last about 15-20 minutes, and will cost about R70/person. There will also be various deals for families or for taking a private capsule. It will be operated for 6 month. The entrance is opposite the Caltex Garage at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront.
UPDATE: The wheel is open now. Click here for some pics! (07 June 2010)
The wheel is 50m in diameter and has 36 enclosed air-conditioned capsules which will each hold 8 people. It will run daily from 10 am until 10 pm, and at night will be lit up with 2 million LED lights. Each ride will last about 15-20 minutes, and will cost about R70/person. There will also be various deals for families or for taking a private capsule. It will be operated for 6 month. The entrance is opposite the Caltex Garage at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront.
UPDATE: The wheel is open now. Click here for some pics! (07 June 2010)
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