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Managing Organization:
Cape Peninsula National Park
Telephone: 021-713-0260
Website: http://www.cpnp.co.za
Email:
Contact Address Information:
P.O. Box 37
Constantia, Cape 7848
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Notes:
This lighthouse replaced the first Cape Point Lighthouse, which was built too high above sea level and was often obscured by fog. Work on this tower started in 1913, but it wasn't lighted until 1919. Both the old and new are within the Cape Peninsula National Park. A walking trail goes near both lighthouses.
Height of Focal Plane: 285
Characteristic and Range: Group flashing three times every 30 seconds, visible for 34 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: Square, unpainted stone tower with white lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1860: Cast iron tower (still standing)
Date Established: 1860
Date Present Tower Built: 1919
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
Take either the road through Simon’s Town on the False Bay side of the Peninsula, or through Kommetjie on the Atlantic side. The park is open from 8 a.m. and closes at sunset. A funicular railway will take you to a viewing platform just below the old lighthouse; email capepnt@concor.co.za for more information.
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