Romancing the cableway
A romantic moment on the mountain.
Whether you’re a guy trying to claw your way out of the dog box, or a girl looking for new ways to woo your man, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is one way to your loved one’s heart. We’ve put together a few ideas to help you plan the perfect date.
Lovin’ in the morning…
Plan ahead and prepare a breakfast basket with your beloved’s favourite breakfast goodies, and remember the bubbly and fresh orange juice.
You’ll need to be up early to be first in the queue when the Cableway opens in the morning, but the benefits outweigh the effort. You’ll have grand views over the dawn-fresh city and ocean as the car rises to the summit. On arrival, find a perch with a view and enjoy your al fresco breakfast together.
Lovin’ in the evening…
Take advantage of the Cape’s long summer evenings and catch the last car up the mountain. There are usually fewer people using the cars at that time. Keep your camera handy to record the ride – especially if it’s his or her first. If things go really well, the pictures might find their way into your permanent collection.
Lovin’ after supper time…
After an early dinner, skip the dessert and get your date to the Cableway before it closes. Bring a rug and that special pudding you packed ahead of time. Share at the summit while snuggling up on your rug.
To up the old-fashioned, romantic ante, record ballads by 50s crooners like Frank Sinatra onto your phone or iPod. As you step onto the viewing deck, invite your date to dance cheek-to-cheek with you while you listen to the music through shared earphones.
Play tour guide
Take the cable car up on a sunny day after having learned some facts about what you’ll see from top of the mountain (see our Did You Know? and FAQ sections for some useful facts to drop). Give your date a bird’s-eye-view tour, with you as personal tour guide. Afterward, relax over a cold drink or glass of wine and a snack or meal in the restaurant.
Sunsets from the top of Table Mountain can be beautiful. Photo courtesy Tara Turkington aka flowcomm
Use the timetable below to plan a truly memorable date:
The Cableway is open at the following times in 2010:
16 January - 31 January 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 20h30
Last Car Down 21h30
1 February - 28 February 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 19h30
Last Car Down 20h30
Stroll along a mountain pathway and play the tour guide. Photo courtesy Tara Turkington aka flowcomm
1 March - 31 March 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 18h30
Last Car Down 19h30
1 April - 30 April 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 17h30
Last Car Down 18h30
1 May - 15 September 2010
First Car Up 08h30
Last Car Up 17h00
Last Car Down 18h00
16 September - 31 October 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 18h00
Last Car Down 19h00
1 November - 30 November 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 19h00
Last Car Down 20h00
1 December - 31 December 2010
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 20h30
Last Car Down 21h30
1 January - 31 January 2011
First Car Up 08h00
Last Car Up 20h30
Last Car Down 21h30
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