Where
Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Green Point stadium in Cape Town has been newly built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will hold around 70'000 spectators. The stadium has been selected as one of the two semi-final venues and has been built on Green Point Common - a superb location as its only a short walk away from the transportation hub of Cape Town.
When
Friday 18th June 7.30pm (GMT) - 8.30pm local time in South Africa
Getting There
If you are travelling to Cape Town from Englands first game in Rustenburg, you're in for a fairly long journey. Cape Town is approximately 870 miles south west of Rustenburg and driving this distance will take around 15 hours! An internal flight from nearby Johannesburg takes just over 2 hours so may be a better option. If you are just starting your World Cup adventure, direct flights fly into Cape Town from London Heathrow.
Distances and driving times from Cape Town:
Johannesburg 1400km or 870 miles. Approx 15 hrs.
Durban 1660km or 1030 miles. Approx 18 hrs.
June Climate in Cape Town:
Average high 18 degrees
Average low 5 degrees
Rainfall average 1 cm
Daylight Hours 10
Things to see and do around Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the most idyllic cities in South Africa. Located between a mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean, the city is a melting pot of different cultures, offering the chance to experience a rich mix of music, food and theatre to the tourists who flock to the city every year.
Head south of the city to find the natural beauty of Table Mountain National Park, where you can embark on a cable car ride (which'll cost around £13) to the top of Table Mountain and get a magnificent panoramic view of Cape Town and Table Bay.
The Victoria & Albert Waterfront is a bustling harbour that allows you the chance to relax, do some shopping, grab a bite to eat and even take a boat trip out onto Table Bay - where you might catch a glimpse of whales and sharks. If you're feeling particularly brave, why not take to the air and try the world's highest bungee jump.
Cape Town is also home to Robben Island, once the prison of Nelson Mandela. Ferry trips to the island, and its' museum, depart several times a day and will set you back around 200R for a day trip to this historical South African landmark.
Head west from the centre of Cape Town and take a tour of one of the famous vineyards that put the region on the map, sampling local wine and produce along the way. The regions geography means there are opportunities to partake in a wide range of activities - from mountain biking in the neighbouring mountains to scuba diving in Table Bay.
