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3About Observatory
Observatory (Obz to the locals) lies just 5 km from Cape Town CBD, tucked below Devil's Peak along the M3, with the N2 nearby for trips to CPT airport, about 15 km off. It's a proper student and hipster hangout, Lower Main Road buzzing with cafes, named after the old Royal Observatory still standing near Groote Schuur Hospital. Daily runs go to Rondebosch and Claremont, while longer trips head out to Elgin, Piketberg or even Kleinbaai. Over 50 fast chargers are dotted around if you're driving electric.
Where is Observatory on the map?
Observatory is in South Africa, at -33.938, 18.469 - about 5 km east of Cape Town.
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Play a pub crawl round in Observatory
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Observatory. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Observatory?
The closest airport to Observatory is Cape Town International Airport, 16 km (about 21 min by car).