Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park

Name: Table Mountain
Address: Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

#6 among attractions in Table Mountain National Park

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Maclear's Beacon is a triangulation station used in Maclear's arc measurement for Earth's circumference determination. ()

Completed: 1844 (180 years ago)Height: 16 ftCoordinates: 33°58'0"S, 18°25'32"E

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Table Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Table Mountain, Woodhead Dam, Waterworks Museum, Newlands Forest.

1.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Cliff
Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park
34 min walk • Table Mountain, a prominent landmark towering over the city of Cape Town, South Africa, is a natural wonder that has captivated visitors for centuries. This flat-topped mountain is not only a significant tourist attraction but also a symbol of the city, often featured...
1.4 miSW
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Woodhead Dam, Cape Town
37 min walk • Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Cape Town's mountainous landscape lies the serene Woodhead Dam. This historic reservoir is a testament to the city's rich engineering heritage, playing a crucial role in quenching the thirst of the local population.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Waterworks Museum, Cape Town
30 min walk • The Waterworks Museum is located on the northern side of Table Mountain, between the Woodhead and Hely-Hutchinson Reservoirs, in Cape Town, South Africa. The museum was founded in 1972 by Terence Timoney, a retired waterworks engineer.
1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Newlands Forest, Cape Town
25 min walk • Newlands Forest is a conservancy area on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, beside the suburb of Newlands, Cape Town. It is owned and maintained by the Table Mountain National Parks Board, along with the City Parks Department of Cape Town, and includes a Fire Station, Nursery and Reservoir.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Mountain
Devil's Peak, Cape Town
31 min walk • Devil's Peak is part of the mountainous backdrop to Cape Town, South Africa. When looking at Table Mountain from the city centre, or when looking at the standard picture postcard view of the mountain, the skyline is from left to right: the spire of Devil's Peak, the flat mesa of Table Mountain, the dome of Lion's Head and Signal Hill.

Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park

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Table Mountain National Park plan & book

Table Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Table Mountain, Table Mountain National Park

Woodhead Dam, Cape Town

Waterworks Museum, Cape Town

Newlands Forest, Cape Town

Devil's Peak, Cape Town