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- This printed Green Map presents a selection of
options – for a more complete listing, further
information and current news and updates
please visit www.capetowngreenmap.co.za
Printed on SAPPI Triple Green paper, an environmentally-friendly
paper stock made from chlorine-free sugar cane
fibre, to support sustainable afforestation in South Africa.
CAPE TOWN
Live it!
Love it!
GREENER!
The map encourages people to live and play
more sustainably and to make ‘greener’ lifestyle
choices. All sites are listed free and are selected
from www.capetowngreenmap.co.za. If you meet
the criteria, please submit your information online
and stand the chance of being featured on the
website and in future print editions.
Twitter @capetwngreenmap
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Also visit the newly launched Joburg Green Map:
The Cape Town Green Map grew out
of Green Goal 2010, the environmental
programme of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Host City Cape Town Green Goal 2010
programme was awarded the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport and
Environment Award in 2011.
The Cape Town Green Map is part of Green
Map System’s global community of local
green maps and is powered online by the
www.opengreenmap.org mapping platform.
A GREEN fl ag means visibility
for the spotters is good, and
no sharks have been seen.
A BLACK fl ag means visibility
for the spotters is poor, but no
sharks have been seen.
A RED fl ag means a shark has
been seen recently, but is no
longer visible to the spotters.
A WHITE fl ag with a BLACK
SHARK, along with a loud
siren, means a shark has
been sighted. Leave the water
immediately!
Important: No fl ag means that
shark spotters are not on duty.
7 days a week 8 am to 6 pm:
Muizenberg corner
St James beach
Fish Hoek
Noordhoek (The Hoek)
Check website for additional
beaches and times of year that
spotters are on duty.
www.sharkspotters.org.za
Shark Spotters: C 078 174 4244
Emergency: T 021 480 7700
CITY Shark spottING PROGRAMME
As one of the few cities in the world with a national park and two
World Heritage Sites (Table Mountain National Park and Robben
Island) contained within its boundaries, Cape Town is surrounded
by incredible outdoor options. The ‘Mother City’ is also located in a
‘biodiversity hotspot’, the Cape Floristic Region, and is recognised
globally for its extraordinarily rich, diverse and unique fauna and fl ora.
The city offers many ways to experience the great green outdoors.
Cape Town has one of the highest densities of threatened species
in any metropolitan area on earth. The City of Cape Town’s
nature reserves and conservation areas are conserving critically
endangered ecosystems. This globally important biodiversity is a
valuable part of our heritage and also plays an important role in
underpinning a healthy and sustainable urban environment.
THE GREAT GREEN
OUTDOORS
For the complete list and information on the
City’s 16 nature reserves, please visit:
www.capetown.gov.za/naturereserves
where you can also download the City of
Cape Town Nature Reserves book.
ZANDVLEI ESTUARY NATURE
RESERVE
A large estuary on the False Bay
coastline.
Coniston Ave, Marina Da Gama.
T 021 701 7542
E zandvlei.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
WOLFGAT NATURE RESERVE
Views and scenic drive along the
False Bay coastline.
Baden Powell Dr, Mitchells Plain
T 021 392 5134/5
E wolfgat.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
HELDERBERG NATURE RESERVE
Favourites with children are tame
bontebok and large leopard tortoises.
Boasts a museum, shop and
indigenous nursery.
Verster Ave, Somerset West T 021 851 6982
E helderbergnature.reserve@capetown.
gov.za
STEENBRAS NATURE RESERVE
One of the most scenic coastal
routes skirts the eastern side of False
Bay. A great spot for whale-watching.
Gordon’s Bay - 8km along Clarence Dr
T 021 856 5605
E kogelberg.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
HARMONY FLATS NATURE
RESERVE
Spring Flowers
11th Ave, Strand. T 021 851 6982
E harmonyfl ats.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
CONSERVATION AREAS
LOWER SILVERMINE RIVER
WETLANDS (PUBLIC OPEN SPACE)
Small fynbos marshland and an
important breeding site for the
endangered Western Leopard Toad.
Off Main Rd, between Clovelly and Fish Hoek
INTAKA ISLAND
A unique example of conservation
and private property development.
6 Park Lane, Century City T 021 552 6889
E tamryn@intaka.co.za www.intaka.co.za
PARKS & GARDENS
CITY NATURE RESERVES
WITZANDS AQUIFER NATURE
RESERVE
Protecting the Atlantis aquifer, the
main water supply for Atlantis,
Mamre and Pella communities.
Dassenberg Dr, Atlantis T 021 577 5000
E witzandsnature.reserve@capetown.gov.za
BLAAUWBERG NATURE RESERVE
Visit the only viewpoint in the
world from which you can see two
proclaimed World Heritage Sites.
Otto du Plessis Dr, Bloubergstrand
T 021 554 0957 E bca@capetown.gov.za
TABLEBAY NATURE RESERVE:
RIETVLEI SECTION
A birder’s paradise!
Grey Ave, Table View. T 021 557 5509
E tablebay.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
DURBANVILLE NATURE RESERVE
View critically endangered Swartland
shale renosterveld and Cape Flats
sand fynbos.
Racecourse Rd, Durbanville T 021 970 3097
E durbanville.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
TYGERBERG NATURE RESERVE
Magnifi cent 360° views of the City.
Main gate: Totius St, Welgemoed.
Secondary gate: Meyboom Ave, Plattekloof
T 021 913 5695
E tygerberg.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
FALSE BAY NATURE RESERVE:
RONDEVLEI SECTION
A bird sanctuary and home to Cape
Town’s resident hippo population.
Cnr of Perth Rd and Fisherman’s Walk,
Grassy Park. T 021 706 2404
E rondevleinaturereserve@capetown.gov.za
FALSE BAY NATURE RESERVE:
ZEEKOEVLEI SECTION
The largest inland water body in the
city and a popular picnicking, sailing
and fi shing spot.
Zeekoevlei Rd, Pelican Park. T 021 706 2404
E zeekoevleinature.reserve@capetown.gov.za
CAPE TOWN - GREEN BY DESIGN
4 FIND IT - LIVE IT! EDITION
TOKAI
CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
KOMMETJIE
ZEEKOEIVLEI
ZANDVLEI
RONDEVLEI
Seal Island
CHAPMAN’S PEAK FALSE BAY
NATURE RESERVE
Table Bay
CAPE TOWN
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
(SILVERMINE)
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
False Bay
Atlantic Ocean
DRIFTSANDS
NATURE RESERVE
BRACKEN NATURE RESERVE
KOEBERG
NATURE
RESERVE
NOORDHOEK
PAROW
TYGERVALLEY
STRAND
GORDON’S BAY
BIKINI BEACH
MACASSAR
MACASSAR DUNES
DURBANVILLE
BRACKENFELL
KRAAIFONTEIN
GOODWOOD
EDGEMEAD
EERSTERIVIER
KUILSRIVIER
KHAYELITSHA
PHILIPPI
MITCHELLS
PLAIN
SCHAAPKRAAL
PHILIPPI
HORTICULTURAL
AREA
EDITH STEPHENS
NATURE RESERVE
MILNERTON
BLOUBERGSTRAND
MELKBOSSTRAND
SILWERSTROOMSTRAND
TABLE VIEW
PARKLANDS
ROBBEN ISLAND
PINELANDS
ATHLONE
NYANGA
KENILWORTH
CONSTANTIA
STRANDFONTEIN
PLUMSTEAD
RETREAT
WYNBERG
LLANDUDNO
CLIFTON
SEA POINT
CAMPS BAY
FISH HOEK
SCARBOROUGH
CAPE POINT
SIMON’S TOWN
HOUT BAY
MUIZENBERG
V&A WATERFRONT
BELLVILLE
SOMERSET WEST
CLAREMONT
STELLENBOSCH
NEWLANDS
TO ATLANTIS, MAMRE AND PELLA
MNANDI
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
RONDEBOSCH
WOODSTOCK
CITY CENTRE
GUGULETU
GREEN POINT
GRANGER BAY
WATER CLUB
Civic
Centre
station
map overleaf
FALSE BAY YACHT CLUB
Table View
station
SALT RIVER
OBSERVATORY
SMART LIVING HANDBOOK
A practical sustainability guide for people living in Cape Town to
make homes safer and to save money, while working to reduce
their impact on our environment. In the interests of sustainability,
we encourage you to download your copy of the handbook:
www.capetowngreenmap.co.za/smart-living
ARDERNE GARDENS
One of the richest collections of
exotic trees and shrubs in South
Africa.
Main Rd, Claremont T 021 689 8102/3
MAYNARDVILLE PARK
Provides recreational and cultural
opportunities for all.
Cnr of Church and Wolfe Sts, Wynberg
T 021 762 9180/1/2
WYNBERG PARK
The spring of the Krakeelwater
River begins here. See vestiges of
the silver trees, once prevalent in
the area.
Cnr of Klaasens and Trovato Link Rds,
Wynberg
DURBANVILLE ROSE GARDEN
For the rose enthusiast during
summer!
Durban Rd, Durbanville T 021 970 3129
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
Use your Internet-enabled mobile
phone to fi nd what is green near
you. Search by your suburb,
followed by Cape Town. Eg:
Tokai, Cape Town
@www.greenmap.org
GREEN ON YOUR CELL
For information and access times visit:
www.sanparks.org
T 021 701 8692 Emergencies 0861 106 417
TABLE MOUNTAIN (TMNP)
This is a mountain of many moods,
offering hikers and climbers a range
of routes that vary from strolls to
rigorous hikes and climbs.
HOERIKWAGGO TRAIL (TMNP)
An iconic hiking trail traversing 75
km through the Park. Travel in the
footsteps of the Cape’s ancestors and
experience the Hoerikwaggo – the
“mountain in the sea”.
Bookings T 021 422 2816
E hoerikwaggobookings@sanparks.org
TABLE MOUNTAIN AERIAL
CABLEWAY
Travel to the summit of Table
Mountain in less than 10 minutes,
enjoying 360° views of Cape Town.
Lower Station, Tafelberg Rd, Cape Town
T 021 424 8181 E info@tablemountain.net
www.tablemountain.net
LIONS HEAD (TMNP)
A short, but steep, popular hike
that offers great views of the
Atlantic seaboard, the city and Table
Mountain.
Signal Hill Rd, Cape Town
SIGNAL HILL (TMNP)
It is from here that the noon day
gun marks 12:00 in Cape Town
(except Sundays). Great views of
Robben Island.
Signal Hill Rd, Cape Town
The Park is an important national asset, international tourist
destination and local recreation resource and is one of eight sights
that constitute the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site.
KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL
BOTANICAL GARDEN (SANBI)
World-renowned for showcasing
the beauty and diversity of the
Cape’s fl ora.
Rhodes Dr, Newlands T 021 799 8783
E info@sanbi.org www.sanbi.org
TOKAI ARBORETUM (TMNP)
Walk in the arboretum or ride
your mountain bike in the
adjacent mountainside of this
peaceful setting, or use it as the
starting point for a longer hike up
to Elephant’s Eye cave.
Left off Tokai Rd at the Tokai
Manor House
SILVERMINE (TMNP)
Beautiful, sandstone fynbos,
landscapes. Hiking, dog walking,
picnic sites and mountain biking.
Gate One: Coming from Cape Town over
Ou Kaapse Weg, turn right off M64.
Gate Two: Pass Gate One and a few
hundred metres on, turn left (no
mountain biking).
BOULDERS BEACH (TMNP)
World famous for its unique
colony of endangered African
Penguins.
1 Kleintuin Rd, Seaforth, off Main Rd
past Simon’s Town
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE (TMNP)
One of the top tourist destinations
in South Africa. Discover the
most south-western point on the
African continent (the southern
most point is at Cape Agulhas).
Plateau Rd, Cape Point
TABLE MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK (TMNP)
Our Clean Outdoors
Meet Zibi, the city’s mascot for
waste and recycling. Zibi reminds you
that Cape Town is committed to working
with waste and keeping our city and
surroundings clean. This involves:
Implementing the Integrated
Waste Management By-law
Enabling waste minimisation
Providing waste collection services
Ensuring law enforcement
While enjoying the beauty of the
Cape, please help the City uphold
its commitment to keeping our city clean and
preserving our heritage for future generations
to enjoy.
Publishers of special interest maps
partnering with the City to bring you
the Cape Town Green Map. To view all
their maps visit www.mapmyway.co.za
T +27 21 685 4260
E admin@mapsinfo.co.za
© Bruce Sutherland, City of Cape Town
www.joburggreenmap.co.za
Nature Culture & Society Sustainable Living BLUE FLAG BEACHES
& marinas
Silwerstroomstrand
Granger Bay Water Club (marina)
Clifton 4th Beach
Camps Bay
Llandudno
False Bay Yacht Club (marina)
Muizenberg Beach
Strandfontein
Mnandi
Bikini Beach (Gordon’s Bay)
For more beach info,
download the Beaches book
at www.capetown.gov.za/environment
Nature Reserves
& Parks
Southern Line Tourism
Route
MyCiti Bus Routes
Railway
Blue Flag Beaches
Visitor Info Centre
Waste Drop-off Sites
MAP KEY
Waste minimisation is a key focus of the City of
Cape Town. Drop-off facilities help citizens practise
‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ principles. All it takes is
a new mindset - think twice. Separation at source is
the key. Many City of Cape Town drop-off facilities
accept the following waste items: Garden
waste, motor oil, cans and metal, paper,
cardboard, glass, plastic, builder’s
rubble, e-waste and polystyrene. Specifi c
recyclables accepted vary per site. For
a downloadable map of the drop-off
facilities and details of the City’s ‘Think
Twice’ recycling collection programme,
and private recycling services, visit:
www.capetowngreenmap.co.za/recycling
WASTE & RECYCLING
Find which fish species make for the greenest seafood choices. SMS
the name of the fish you wish to query to 079 499 8795.
www.capetowngreenmap.co.za
GREEN POINT URBAN PARK
Open air venue, grassed areas,
dog walking, water features and
picnicking, adjacent to the Cape
Town Stadium. The Biodiversity
Showcase Garden allows children to
experience the amazing diversity of
plants and animals from the Cape,
and to learn about environmental
issues that are impacting our
biodiversity today. Locally crafted
sculptures, mosaics and interpretive
panels will keep you intrigued and
informed.
Bay Rd, Green Point
T 021 417 0101 or 021 430 7399
THE COMPANY’S GARDEN
A green jewel in the heart of a
bustling metropolis that is the
remaining half of the Dutch
vegetable garden planted in the
1650s and overlaid by a later
Victorian ‘romantic garden’.
Queen Victoria St, Cape Town
T 021 400 2521
Nature Reserve
Indigenous Plants
Eco-tour/Nature Walk
Bird and Wildlife Watching
Park/Recreation Area
Coastal Habitat
Wetlands
Garden
Wildlife Centre
Wildlife Habitat
Scenic Vista
Community Garden
Child-friendly
Cultural Performances
Eco-Information
Environmental Education
Museum
Organic/Local Food
Ecotourism Resource
Green Building
Wheelchair Friendly
Farmers/Local Market
Healthy Dining
Social Enterprise
Eco-Agriculture
Green Store
Fairtrade
Recycle
Re-use
Bicycle
Alternative Fuel
Eco-Products
Public Transport
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