Ruyterwacht, Cape Town

#169 among attractions in Cape Town

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Ruyterwacht is a northern suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, bordering the industrial area of Epping and the formerly Cape Coloured neighborhood of Elsie's River as well as the GrandWest Casino. ()

Coordinates: 33°55'7"S, 18°33'10"E

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Ruyterwacht – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal Walk, Ratanga Junction, Parow Centre, Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre.

3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Canal Walk, Cape Town
76 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, Canal Walk is one of South Africa's premier shopping destinations, offering an unparalleled retail and entertainment experience. This sprawling shopping center, with its elegant architecture and modern design, stands as a...
3 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
Ratanga Junction, Cape Town
77 min walk • Ratanga Junction was once a buzz of excitement in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, offering a world of adventure and thrill to those seeking amusement and entertainment. Opened in December 1998, this amusement park quickly became a beloved destination for both...
2.8 miE
33°54'21"S • 18°35'57"E
Parow Centre, Cape Town
72 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
2.2 miE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre, Cape Town
57 min walk • Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre is a dedicated centre for the study of classical music for school-going pupils. Established in 1986, it is housed in one of the oldest school buildings in the northern suburbs of Cape Town.
4.5 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Royal Observatory, Cape Town
114 min walk • The Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, is the oldest continuously existing scientific institution in South Africa. Founded by the British Board of Longitude in 1820, it now forms the headquarters building of the South African Astronomical Observatory.
4.5 miW
Observatories and planetariums
South African Astronomical Observatory, Cape Town
114 min walk • South African Astronomical Observatory is the national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa. It was established in 1972. The observatory is run by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The facility's function is to conduct research in astronomy and astrophysics.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Tygerberg Nature Reserve
91 min walk • Tygerberg Nature Reserve is a 300-hectare nature reserve on the Tygerberg Hills in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. This nature reserve one of the few surviving pockets of the highly threatened Swartland Shale Renosterveld vegetation type. The 300 ha reserve has an exceptional number of species.
4.5 miW
Library
SAAO Library, Cape Town
115 min walk • The SAAO Library is the national library of the South African Astronomical Observatory for astronomy and space science located in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa. Its primary function is to conduct fundamental research in astronomy and astrophysics.
3.4 miSW
33°56'21"S • 18°29'56"E
Pinelands Presbyterian Church, Cape Town
87 min walk • City hall
3 miNW
33°53'18"S • 18°30'57"E
Intaka Island, Cape Town
77 min walk • Park, Nature and wildlife, Lake
4.2 miW
Windmill
De Nieuwe Molen, Cape Town
106 min walk • De Nieuwe Molen is the oldest and the largest extant mill in South Africa and was built in 1782 near the Black River. The mill is situated in the Alexandra Hospital in Maitland, Cape Town and was declared a National Monument in 1978.

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How to get to Ruyterwacht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruyterwacht:

Train

Goodwood (11 min walk)
Goodwood Station (12 min walk)