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Milnerton

Seaside town in the Western Cape, South Africa

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Overview

Milnerton is a town in the Western Cape, directly north of Cape Town. It is known for its stunning properties, beautiful lagoon, links golf course and proximity to Cape Town's attractions. Milnerton is often seen as an area including the following Cambridge Estate, Century City, Du Noon, Joe Slovo Park, Lagoon Beach, Milnerton Ridge, Sanddrift, Tygerhof and Woodbridge Island.

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Ratanga Junction
Do
Enjoy a day with your kids at this theme park.
Hours
10:00-17:00, but not open all year round. Usually open during summer, Easter and winter holiday periods
Price
R25 to R100 depending on what rides you want to do
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Table Bay Nature Reserve
Do
880-hectare nature reserve featuring a large wetland system. The reserve contains a large portion of the critically endangered lowland habitats remaining in Cape Town.
Hours
Open daily 7:30AM-4:30PM
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Notthingham Square
Situated in the Royal Ascot estate in Milnerton. Central Cape Town & V&A Waterfront is a 15-minute drive away, and 5 minutes from Tables Bays beaches.
Address
Grand National Boulevard
Phone
+44 78 008-08468
Website
royalascot.co.za

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Canal Walk
Hours
Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-21:00
Address
Century Boulevard, Century City
Phone
+27 21 555-3600
Website
canalwalk.co.za

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Getting there

From Cape Town, travel north on the R27 (the west coast road) which almost immediately passes through Milnerton (Lagoon Beach, Milnerton, Milnerton Ridge).

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UnderstandWoodbridge Island is not an island, but rather the area south of Milnerton Golf Club on the peninsula separating the lagoon from the ocean. Two bridges join Woodbridge Island to the mainland of Milnerton proper.

Get inFrom Cape Town, travel north on the R27 (the west coast road) which almost immediately passes through Milnerton (Lagoon Beach, Milnerton, Milnerton Ridge).

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Overview

Sights and activities

Ratanga Junction

Table Bay Nature Reserve