On a recent visit to Hartbeespoort, Shawn suggested we take Zee to the Harties Aerial Cableway. His suggestion was shot down quickly by the horrified look on my face, followed by the tale of how I’d been traumatized by said cableway many years ago – I was eighteen, and during a weekend in Hartbeespoort with family, we bought tickets for a ride. The cars were really old, semi open, and I was scared the entire ride up, and then down again.
Of course by now Zee had heard us, and all she caught of the conversation was that there was a fun ride to be had. Oh boy. My rather feeble attempt to get these two to put off the deathly scary cable car ride was unsuccessful (“Look at those clouds, guys, it’s going to rain! We can do this another time.”), and off we headed to the place I really didn’t want to be.
Fortunately for me, there was a very pleasant surprise awaiting us. The old cableway (which was built in 1973!!) had closed in 2005. It had since been completely revamped, under new ownership. Yes, fancy new cable cars too. 🙂
The ride to the top felt so smooth and secure compared to when I’d last been there, meaning I was actually able to take in the pretty great view on the way up.
At the top, there’s a bar, and a curio shop – Little Shop at the Top. After a quick stop in there, we strolled along the Dassie Loop walkway, and were treated to gorgeous views of Hartbeespoort Dam, Magaliesburg, and some of Johannesburg. Shawn even pointed out where you could see Pretoria in the distance.
Zee was delighted to find the KidZone play area right at the top! We were just glad there was plenty of place to sit, because she was having so much fun, we were not getting her out of that jungle gym anytime soon. You can get light meals while you’re up there too, but with Zee not wanting anything other than to play, we decided we’d wait to grab a bite together at the base.
Once we’d eventually pried Zee away from KidZone, we headed back to the cable car, and straight to Hero’s Cableway Grillhouse and Pizzeria at the base to feed our bellies! We were really impressed with the food – the pizza Shawn and I shared was generously topped and delicious. Zee’s chicken strips and fries were also yummy, and daddy and I couldn’t resist stealing a few! 😉
Our trip to Harties Cableway turned out to be so much fun, and now I’m the first to say it’s a must do if you’re in Hartbeespoort.
A tip for when you do visit: Carry a jacket, as it can get a little cold at the top, and of course a camera so you can capture it all.
This post was originally published on jozikids.
We also like the cableway and enjoy it everytime.
It’s such fun, a really nice outing for the family. 🙂
I’ve always wanted to do the Harties cableway. Definitely on my road trip bucket list now!
It’s a good one for the list! You’ll love it. 🙂
This is definitely on my To-Do List now. Thanks for sharing. xx
#familyfun
I’m happy to hear that. The girls will have such fun! 🙂
I still haven’t made it there and it’s nearly a year later! Loving our #lekkerlinky!
Well consider this a reminder. ? I just know your girls will love it.
And I’m loving our #lekkerlinky too. ?
Glad you enjoyed it second time round.It looks like a fab day out for the whole family! #familyfunlinky x
So am I! 🙂
Definitely a lot of fun for everyone.
Wow those views are amazing. What a great day out that would be. You’re very lucky or have something like that. I can’t think of anything similar we have here. I’d love to give the cable cars a go, and he pizza lol. Thanks for joining us at #familyfun
You would enjoy it so much, taking in the views, and yes definitely the pizza as well.. lol.. 😀
You have such a beautiful family. Looks like SO much fun!
Thank you so much! ❤
It was lots of fun! 🙂
Ooh you are brave going up there. i have a terrible fear of heights so have never enjoyed cable cars. That said, the views are amazing. It looks wonderful up there! Sounds like a great day xx # FamilyFun
I’m not great with heights either, which is why I seat myself strategically in the cable car haha… its better if I’m looking up, not down! It was loads of fun though, and I’m sure my little one will ask that mom be braver and do it again sometime soon! 🙂
Oh wow, that looks amazing. What gorgeous views! #lekkerlinky
The views are amazing! 🙂
Wow what view!
It’s a gorgeous view! ?
The view is amazing. Will be adding Hartbeespoort to our list of places to visit. I must admit everytime I go up Table Mountain with the cablecar my stomach turn into knots even though I’ve been up there manier times. Glad all all went well and you had a wonderful time.#lekkerlinky
Haha.. I‘ve also been nervous each time we’ve been up Table Mountain. It’s so worth it when you’re at the top though! And it’s the same with this one – there’s so much beauty to be seen from the top. 🙂
Oh this looks fun, but when will we ever get there, hopefully one day #lekkerlinky
I think it’s time to go on a holiday way out of Cape Town! 😉
I didn’t even know Harties had such a thing. The photos here are so beautiful. I’ll go when my kid is older 🙂
I’m glad I could show you something new. 🙂 And yes, you must definitely go once she’s a little older, and she can enjoy the ride up and have fun playing at the top. 🙂
Added to the list of things i must do! Thanks for sharing – I have been wondering about this.
Definitely a fun option for the holidays 🙂
Great to hear that you had such a lovely experience. It’s one of those things we have spoken about going to do, but you’re never quite sure what it’s like and if it’s actually running.
Definitely going to add it to the to do list! #LekkerLinky
Yep, now that they’ve revamped, it’s a definitely a must do! 🙂
Sometimes I wished I lived in Joburg so I could do these cool things you have there!! It looks absolutely amazing and definitely something this mommy would want to explore 😉