CAPE POINT’S SCENIC BEAUTY WINS TOP TOURISM AWARD

Cape Point will represent the Western Cape at the Lilizela Tourism Awards on 9 October 2014 after winning the Scenic Beauty award in the provincial leg of the prestigious tourism industry competition, which is run by the National Department of Tourism.

The Lilizela Tourism Awards honour tourism businesses for delivering world class products, which contribute to South Africa’s global destination competitiveness and grow tourism’s contribution to GDP and job creation. The Scenic Beauty award won by Cape Point falls under the Service Excellence – Visitor Experience of the Year category, recognising businesses that enable visitors to experience South Africa’s scenic beauty in unique ways.

Cape Point, situated in the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park, is home to the legendary electric powered Flying Dutchman funicular which transports visitors to a historic lighthouse to enjoy iconic views at the Point and the refurbished Two Ocean’s Restaurant.

“We are delighted and honoured that Cape Point has been recognised provincially for its beauty. International travellers often list Cape Point as one of the most beautiful places to visit globally and receiving this accolade by the tourism department shows the local recognition of the unique splendour that surrounds Cape Point.  We were up against tough competition and we congratulate our colleagues in the industry for their nominations in this prestigious award,” said Brett Hendricks, Board Director for Cape Point Partnership.

The Cape of Good Hope is open 7 days a week (7am to 5pm April to September, 6am to 6pm October to March), with the Flying Dutchman funicular, Two Oceans Restaurant and the curio stores open from 9am to 5pm.

For more information visit www.capepoint.co.za or call the Information Centre on (021) 780 9010/11. Follow Cape Point on twitter @CapePointSA and Like Cape Point on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CapePointSA
ABOUT CAPE POINT
Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park; a declared Natural World Heritage Site is situated at the tip of the Cape Peninsula 60 km south-west of Cape Town.  It encompasses 7 750 hectares of flora and fauna; is abound with buck, baboons and Cape Mountain Zebra as well as over 250 species of birds. Cape Point falls within the southern section of Table Mountain National Park. The natural vegetation of the area, fynbos, comprises the smallest but richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms. Access to this historical lighthouse, first completed in 1859 and standing at 286 metres above sea-level is by an exhilarating ride in the wheelchair accessible Flying Dutchman funicular that transfers visitors from the lower station at 127 metres above sea level, to the upper station at 249 metres above sea level. The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, 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.

ABOUT CAPE POINT PARTNERSHIP
In 2003, Tolcon in conjunction with Thebe Tourism Group, were awarded the contract by South African National Parks to manage Cape Point in the Table Mountain National Park and promote it as one of South Africa’s key tourism icons. Facilities include the Flying Dutchman Funicular, the Two Oceans Restaurant and the retail shops. The Flying Dutchman carries 40 people (6 seated and 34 standing).