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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 was built too high above sea level and was often obscured by fog; it was replaced by a new lighthouse at a lower elevation. Both the old and new are within the Cape Peninsula National Park. A walking trail goes near both lighthouses.
Height of Focal Plane: 570
Description of Tower: White, cylindrical cast iron tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1860
Date Present Tower Built: 1860
Date Deactivated: 1919
Current Use: Attraction in national park.
Open To Public? Yes.
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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