The Blue Train, Mouille Point
Mouille Point's promenade has for years been the home of the delightful miniature Blue Train (that's not the luxury version that travels 1 600 kilometres between Pretoria and Cape Town, although it may as well be if you consider the excitement on the faces of its passengers).
Based in a popular picnic area it has entertained generations of Cape Town's children, although it steadily fell into disrepair over the years and for some time was even out of action.
The train is something of an icon, considering its 50 year existence, and its place on the extremely popular seven-kilometre promenade that stretches from the beachfront at Bantry Bay to Mouille Point means parents in the essentially apartment-style-highrise-building environment have an outlet, other than the swings and grassy areas that line the boardwalk, at which to amuse their children.
At any time of day this part of Cape Town is alive with walkers, strollers, joggers, dogs, and children swinging, playing with soccer balls or flying their kites (wind permitting).
Better still is the satisfaction of knowing that the proceeds from the already ridiculously cheap train ride (where else can you entertain children for under R10 a ride?) will go to charities such as the Includid Homes for mentally challenged adults in Maitland and the Ilitha Crèche in Khayalitsha.
For more photographs see the gallery at Blue Train Photo Gallery.
For more info, contact details and prices see "Take the Kids for a ride on the Blue Train".
Accommodation nearby
For accommodation nearby see:
• Mouille Point Accommodation • V&A Waterfront Accommodation
• Green Point Accommodation • Sea Point Accommodation
Or see Atlantic Seaboard Accommodation
Attractions / Activities nearby
Green Point Stadium
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Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium is without doubt one of the most exciting attractions in the city, particularly if you have children (there is a wonderful child play area in the basement set right up against the seal display where children and seals have fun alongside one another). Child-height window benches and ... more information
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Where: Mouille Point
How much (per person): R1 to R100
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Beachfront Promenade
Where: Mouille Point to Sea Point
How much (per person): Free
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