Many people think of the V&A Waterfront as a place to shop or grab dinner, but it’s actually one of those destinations where you can easily spend an entire day without running out of things to do.

June at the V&A Waterfront: Your Guide to Exploring Cape Town This Winter

June might just be one of the best times to visit the V&A Waterfront

Start your morning with coffee and a harbour stroll

One of the best things about the V&A Waterfront is that there isn’t really a right way to experience it. Some people arrive with a shopping list. Others come for breakfast and somehow stay until sunset. Grab a coffee, wander along the harbour, watch the boats come and go, and let the day unfold naturally. Street performers, local artists, seals popping up near the docks and mountain views make even a simple walk feel memorable.

Father’s Day: Give your dad an experience to remember

This Father’s Day, the V&A Waterfront makes it easy to build an entire day around any dad’s interests.

If he’s the adventurous type:

Ride The Waterfront Duck Co., Africa’s first amphibious bus-boat experience
Explore the city by land before splashing into the water
Enjoy a guided 60-minute adventure that the whole family can enjoy

If he’s into incredible views:

Take a ride on the Cape Wheel, now overlooking Granger Bay, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of:

Table Mountain
Robben Island
Signal Hill
Cape Town Stadium
The working harbour below

Keep an eye out for dolphins and, if you’re lucky, even whales during the season.

If music is more his thing:

Celebrate Father’s Day with Take The Stage featuring Vernon White at the Amphitheatre, where live music creates the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed family afternoon. Best of all? It’s free.

Youth Month is the perfect excuse to explore your city

Youth Month is about celebrating possibility, creativity and community. The V&A Waterfront offers plenty of opportunities to experience all three.

Visit Zeitz MOCAA

Even if you don’t think you’re an “art person,” Zeitz MOCAA has a way of surprising visitors. Housed inside a transformed historic grain silo, it’s one of Africa’s leading contemporary art museums and features exhibitions from artists across the continent and its diaspora. Don’t forget to head upstairs to the rooftop terrace, which offers some of the best views in Cape Town.

Free entertainment throughout June

One of the best parts about visiting the V&A Waterfront is that not every experience comes with a price tag.

This June, the Amphitheatre hosts free performances, including:

Why you’ll keep coming back

Some of the best things you’ll take home aren’t the ones you planned to buy. It’s the locally made ceramics you stumble across, the South African designer you’ve never heard of before, or the handcrafted gift that feels far more personal than anything ordered online.

The V&A Waterfront is a place that changes depending on who you’re with and what kind of day you’re looking for. One visit might be all about family. The next could be live music, art, shopping, or just sitting by the harbour with a coffee. That’s what makes it one of the Cape Town Big 6 attractions. There’s always another reason to come back to experience pure Cape Town vibes.

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ONE DESTINATION, SIX UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

There is no one way to explore all of the Cape Town Big 6, and much of what makes each of them so special is the variety of things to see and do at each. So if possible, take your time to explore each of the city’s most visited tourist attractions in as much depth as possible – as any local will tell you, you can spend a lifetime at each of the Big 6 and still not tire of them. Find the 3 and 4 day itineraries and tips here.