Please note: Unfortunately, the funicular service is affected by Loadshedding. Cape Point falls in Zone 8 of COCT Loadshedding Schedule, if you like to plan ahead. Enquires - Contract: (021) 780 9010 or Email: info@capepoint.co.za
South African pensioners: age 60+ get special funicular rates, but only at the Cape Point ticket office, due to must identification validation to receive pensioner rate
Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views.
The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It is believed to be the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.
The line runs from a lower station at the Cape Point car park, up an incline through dense fynbos to the upper lighthouse. The funicular leaves from the lower station every three minutes, comfortably accommodates 40 passengers per car, and can transport 450 persons to the upper lighthouse per hour, making it the ideal way to whisk closer to the lighthouse even during peak times.
Quick Facts
Length of track: 585 metres
Height: 87 metres
Maximum Steepness: 16%
Cars: 2
Capacity: 40 passengers per car; 450 persons per hour
Configuration: Single track with passing loop
Travel time: 3 minutes each way
Traction: Electricity
Cape Point Funicular
Amazing views! Well worth visiting. - H
The funicular was a great excitement and anticipated day out with my kids. They were very much looking forward to ridding it up to the lighthouse. When we got there however it was shut for routine maintenance. Despite having booked on line there was no communication anywhere that this would be the case. I'd even searched online to try defend whether it was running or not prior to the fact. It was very disappointing ting to have to use the shuttle after having already paid. You really need to communicate these this more openly. Fortunately just before descending again the concession stand lady mentioned that it might start running again shortly. So fortunately after hanging around for 45 minutes we were able to second on the funicular. Again more communication needs to be put out on this matter. - Simon
It was a wonderful experience. - jabari
This was an incredible experience. Would most definitely recommend! - Elrene
Easy access to the Cape Point Funicular. The ride is very easy and fast. Meanwhile, the view is fantastic. - Olga
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