Observatory Holiday Deals

Observatory Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Observatory

"I regret spending money on travelling," said no one ever. So pull out your passport and get set to do it all over again in Observatory, Cape Town! If you like meeting the locals while on the road, Cape Town is brimming with potential new friends. Around 3,400,000 people call this exciting city home. After you've landed at Cape Town International Airport and grabbed your gear, Observatory is a commute of 12 kilometres to the west. You'll find this terrific 'hood 5 kilometres east of downtown Cape Town.

Some of this city's top attractions are dotted near Observatory, and Table Mountain and Victoria and Alfred Waterfront are two of the very best. You should also make sure to experience Two Oceans Aquarium and Castle of Good Hope. While you're here, consider going to some other neighbourhoods to experience more of what Cape Town offers. Mowbray and Walmer Estate are good suggestions that are close by.

If you want to go home feeling like you've seen and done it all, you'll have to drop into Greenmarket Square, the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the South African National Gallery. These favourites are all located in the city centre.

On holiday without the kids? The Newlands Brewery, Noon Day Gun and the GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World deserve to be right at the top of your schedule.

Want to get a feel for the local culture? Head to the AVA Gallery, the What If The World, the Heart of Cape Town Museum and the Africa Centre.

If you possess a keen interest in art, you can't miss the Old Town House and the Irma Stern Museum. Take a look around and if anything gets you thinking, ask the staff for information about its creator.

If you luck out and get stuck with some rainy weather, seek shelter in the District Six Museum, South African Astronomical Observatory, the South African Jewish Museum and the Cape Town Museum. The captivating displays will be sure to keep your imagination buzzing and your clothes dry!

The hallmark of a good show tends to be how resounding the applause is at the end. Be part of a standing ovation at Good Hope Centre, the Artscape Theatre Centre, the Baxter Theatre Centre and the Cape Town City Ballet.

Do you know your condor from your albatross and your wood from your wedge? Whether you're a whiz on the green or a novice, golf is a game for everyone! You can tee off around here at the Mowbray Golf Club, the Rondebosch Golf Course and the Milnerton Golf Club.

Nothing beats going on holiday with the kids to keep you young. Embrace the child within and have fun at the South Africa Library and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.

Are you travelling with kids but lost for ideas of things to keep them entertained? Ratanga Junction and the Hisense Wheel of Excellence are some popular places they're sure to love.

Take a break from your phone, disengage from the worries of modern living and take in the beauty of nature at Signal Hill and Devils Peak.

Give your legs a workout at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and the Arderne Gardens. A long walk in one of these green reserves is sure to recharge your spirits.

Prepare a delicious picnic and invite a few friends down for a laugh in one of the relaxing urban parks nearby. You have a number of options, including Company's Garden, De Waal Park and Keurboom Park.

The shopping experience is different for everyone. Whether you know what you're after or just after some retail therapy, you can't go past Cavendish Square, Old Biscuit Mill, Canal Walk Shopping Centre and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village.

The surrounding historic sites will provide you with a better understanding of the area's unique past. Clock Tower, the University of Cape Town, the Rhodes Memorial and Parliament of South Africa have plenty of tales to tell.

If you're intrigued by sacred places, you should visit St. George's Cathedral, Groote Kerk, the Palm Tree Mosque and the Auwal Mosque.

Whether you go for a team or just want to feel the exciting atmosphere, don't miss the opportunity to attend a live game at Newlands Stadium. Don't be afraid to participate in any chants, songs or Mexican waves that break out while you're there, especially if local heroes the Stormers or the Western Province are playing!

Hotels in Observatory

With such a great range, you shouldn't have too much trouble locking in your ideal Observatory hotel (in fact, we reckon it'll be a breeze!) lastminute.com.au currently offers more than 338 places to crash.

Whether you're after a simple room to lay your head or one with the whole shebang, Observatory has you covered. For good service that won't burn a hole through your wallet, book in at the Cape Town Palms (16 Elgin Road) or The Backpack - Hostel (74 New Church Street). Alternatively, let the friendly staff at the One&Only Cape Town or the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel take care of your every need. After all, what are vacations for if not splashing cash?