[back to conference 2002] Third Annual Conference of the INCD - Visitor Information Fostering Cultural Diversity and Development: Local, National and Global Strategies October 11-13, 2002 General information / useful sites Conference Location The Centre for the Book 62 Queen Victoria St., Cape Town South Africa Tel: 27 (021) 423 2669 Fax: 27 (021) 424 1484 www.nlsa.ac.za/cb Hotel Information A block reservation at the Greenmarket Square Hotel – Greenmarket Square, Cape Town Postal address: PO Box 1215, Cape Town, 8002 - has been made for the INCD conference and will be held until September 20, 2002. Rates are: Single rooms R424,00, Double rooms R289,00 per person. Participants are responsible for their own arrangements and should contact the Hotel to reserve rooms. Booking reference number: 00000002. Tel: 27-21-423 20 50 ; Fax: 27-21-423 2059. Local Travel Information: Cape Town International Airport: 17 km from downtown.  Shuttle Services are available in the International and Domestic Arrivals Terminals. The cost for Shuttle Services is R100 (9.25 USD),with any additional person from the same group paying an additional amount of R10 per person http://www.airports.co.za/acsa/index.htm Taxis: Visitors are cautioned to only use taxis bearing Millenium Fleet stickers. Cost: R 2,00 then 6, 80 per km. Public transit: Toll free Public Transport Enquiry Call Centre (only within South Africa) 0-800-656-463 Visa Information: Listing of South African High Commissions and Embassies – please verify the visa and immunization requirements for your country well in advance of the conference. http://www.polity.org.za/lists/embassites.html Currency: 10 Rand=1.00 Euro; 10 Rand=.90 USD Online currency converter http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic Tourist information: These sites have general tourist information, including maps, climate information and listings of events, for Cape Town and the Western Cape region. http://www.cape-town.org/ http://www.sa-venues.com/tourist_and_visitor_information_.htm http://www.gocapetown.co.za/ http://www.capetowntoday.co.za/ http://www.mapquest.com/atlas/?region=safrica Other sites: International Network on Cultural Policy (Ministerial Network) www.incp-ripc.org UNESCO www.unesco.org Robben Island Museum http://www.robben-island.org.za Museums Online http://www.museums.org.za/   Slave Lodge. The Slave Lodge is the second oldest building in South Africa and served initially as a Lodge for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company. Tel: +27-21 461 8280. Fax: 461 9592. African Image. The traditional and contemporary art of Africa. Tel: 423 8385. Fax: 422 1575. 49 Adderley Street, Cape Town 8001. Association for Visual Art. A vibrant non profit gallery in the heart of the city showcasing exhibitions of quality by South African artists. Tel: 424 7436. Fax: 423 2637. 35 Church Street Cape Town 8001. The Peanut Gallery. Showcases young emerging local artists. Tel: 426 5404. Cell: o82 973 4189. The Pan African Market. African art, artifacts, textile etc. Tel /Fax: 426 4478. Cell: 082 369 5885. E-mail: panafrican01@hotmail.com website: www.panafricanmarket.co.za 76 Long Street Cape Town 8001. The Gold of Africa Museum. Over US$3 million of African gold housed in an historical landmark. Tel: 423 7083. Fax: 423 7044. Martin Melck House 96 Strand Street Cape Town 8001. African Heritage. Specialises in African jewellery with beads and elements from all parts of Africa. Tel: 421 6610. Fax: 448 5937. Kiosk No9 Victoria Wharf V&A Waterfront Cape Town 8001. The South African Print Collection. Extensive range of framed and shrink wrapped prints of South African wildlife, birds etc. Ideal mementos to take home. Tel: (0443) 827 666. E-mail: far@iafrica.com website: www.saprint.com Knysna Quays Knysna 6570. The Red Shed Craft Workshop. Meet 24 craft artists at their workshops, watch them create ceramics, textiles etc. Tel: 408 7847. Fax: 408 7855. E-mail : info@waterfront.co.za. website: www.waterfront.co.za . Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront Cape Town 8002. Sivuyile Tourism Centre. An information centre where bead workers, wire workers etc produce traditional and contemporary crafts. Tel: 637 8449. Fax: 633 4539. Cell: 083 772 5799. Cnr NY1 and NY4 (adjacent to Gugulethu Police Station) Gugulethu 7750. Bo-Kaap Museum. Features aspects of Muslim cultural heritage. Tel: 424 3846. Fax: 461 9592. 71 Wale Street Cape Town 8001. The South African Museum. Discover African art, rock painting etc. Tel: 424 3330. Fax: 424 6716. 25 Queen Victoria Street Cape Town 8001. SA National Gallery. Permanent and temporary exhibitions in the Main and Annexe Galleries. Tel: 465 1628. Fax: 461 0045. E-mail: sang@gem.co.za. Government Avenue Gardens Cape Town 8001. The South African Jewish Museum. A visual interactive and high tech museum representing the story of the jews of South Africa. Tel: 465 1546. Fax: 465 0284. Website www.sajewishmuseum.co.za . 88 Hatfield St Gardens 8001. William Fehr Collection. Within the stone walls of the three-century old Castle with a premier collection of paintings, furniture etc. Tel: 469 1160/ 462 3751. Fax: 462 3750. Tel: 469 1316, weekends only. Buitenkant Street Cape Town 8001.(Near the Grand Parade) Rust en Vreugd. Situated in an old Cape house within a garden setting of roses and herbs. Tel: 465 3628. Fax: 461 9620. 78 Buitenkant Street Cape Town 8001. Orientation. Cape Town is situated at the south-western point of Africa. With Table Mountain behind you and the harbour before you, you are facing north. Foreign exchange facilities can be found around Cape Town, the airport and Bureaus de Change. Automatic Teller Machines(ATMs) will accept many international bank and credit cards. South Africa has a modern and sophisticated banking and commercial system and most shops and hotels will accept credit cards. A return Cableway at Table Mountain. Tickets available from Table Mountain Aerial Cableway etc. For more information call +27-21 424 8181. www.tablemountain.co.za Attractions: Winelands. Robben Island Museum. Table Mountain Cableway. Cape Peninsula National Parks National Botanical Gardens Waterfront. For more info call Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information Centres +27-21 426 4260 or 405 4500. For shopping there are markets and malls. Entertainment and Nightlife. Artscape Theatre Centre. 1-10 D F Malan Street Foreshore Cape Town 8001. Tel: 410 9800. Email: artscape@artscape.co.za; http://www.artscape.co.za Ticket Web, online ticketing agent. Online booking and information:www.ticketweb.co.za. Cinema complexes screening blockbuster movies appear mainly in shopping centres. Gays and Lesbians. Helpline: 422 2500 for advice. There are monthly and annual events for the gay community and visitors. GALACTTIC is an association of gay and gay related businesses promoting gay commerce in Cape Town. Tel: 424 6445. www.galacttic.co.za   [Main Menu Page] [About the INCD] [What We Do] [Conference 2002] [Resources & Links] [Membership] [Contact Us] [Site Map] [Home] © 2002 INCD All rights reserved e-magination design ltd