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Table Mountain and surrounding mountain ranges boast the best environs for rock climbing, abseiling and kloofing. If you're after gentler mountain activities, you'll be thrilled with the Peninsula's variety of mountain bike and hiking trails. Before you set out, make sure you read our hiking Table Mountain page. There's something for all fitness levels, but be sure to take your own water and a warm jacket in case the famous tablecloth of clouds descends.
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Fantastic dunes near Blouberg contain quadbiking trails and Africa's answer to snowboarding: dune boarding, while the long beaches are perfect for kite buggying. Head into the water - the surf is always up in Cape Town, from fun beach breakers to big hollow waves! There are plenty of surfing courses on offer - return home from your holiday having conquered the seas and the challenge of riding a wave.
There are also plenty of sea kayaks and canoes, sailing boats and windsurfers for rent. For something really wild, hire a jetski at Camps Bay or take an Extreme Two Ocean Adventure on a skipper-driven speedboat. For more information on Cape Town's Beaches check out our Cape Town Beaches page.
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The rivers that meander through the Winelands regions offer tranquil river adventures, while the slightly more daring should head further afield to the Breede River and the Orange River for rapids.
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For those wanting to get to the action below the water, the Cape Peninsula offers several top scuba diving spots. The water is cold, but it's well worth the experience. Amateurs can participate in diving courses - these can be arranged from a variety of surf and dive shops around the city.
For even more adrenalin, embark on a day's shark cage diving in Gansbaai - about an hour outside of Cape Town. For those more pressed for time, the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront also offers shark cage diving. This is not for the faint-hearted!
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There's no limit to the fun you can have - not even the blue skies! There's skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding, each offering some of the best views in the world. If you'd prefer to stay inside an aircraft, be whirled and twirled above the Winelands as part of an aerobatic display.
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