This year Chapman’s Peak Drive turns 100 years old, and we could not be prouder. A series of special events and giveaways will be held to commemorate this momentous achievement.
100 Years of Wonder
Chapman’s Peak Drive, or Chappies as she is affectionally known, has become an iconic symbol of the beauty of South Africa and has captured the imagination of Capetonians and international visitors for 100 years. Chapman’s Peak was named after John Chapman, the first mate of an English ship called the Consent which rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1607. While anchored off the west of the southern peninsula, John Chapman was sent to shore by the captain in search of provisions, and upon his successful return the skipper named the bay Chapman’s Chaunce.
While that bay would later become known as Hout Bay, John Chapman’s name stuck for the most compelling peak at the end of the ridge running from Hout Bay to Noordhoek, Chapman’s Peak.
Hundreds of years later in 1915, work began to cut a road along a series of ridges to connect Hout Bay to Noordhoek. It was a feat of engineering back then, and when it was officially opened on the 6th of May 1922 it was called Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Almost a hundred years later we now celebrate the centenary of this iconic wonder situated on the Western Coast of the Cape Peninsula of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
However, it is more than just a picturesque drive that attracts tourists. For Capetonians, Chapman’s Peak Drive is a bridge that connects communities and allows for life on the Southern Peninsula to thrive. It has opened pathways to new opportunities and even after 100 years, Chappies continues to be an intrinsic artery that connects communities, businesses, and people.
Celebrating 100 Years of Wonder with 100 Days of Giveaways
Local businesses and individuals from communities across Cape Town have come together to celebrate this iconic wonder and offer exclusive prizes to visitors to Chappies over 100 DAYS leading up to the weekend Centenary celebration.
Anyone from Cape Town and Western Cape, South Africa can participate in the competition, any visitors outside of the province and from abroad who enter will need to redeem their prize before the expiry date as stipulated per prize. All you need to do is show your support for Chappies by taking a selfie or group picture at the specially erected frame at the big picnic site overlooking Hout Bay 300 meters before the day pass turn around, when coming from the Toll Plaza via Hout Bay.
Once you’ve taken your picture, post it to social media with #CPD100YEARS and stand a chance to win exclusive prizes offered by the partners of Chapman’s Peak Drive over the 100 days leading to the Centenary celebration weekend.
HOW TO ENTER
- Visit the Chappies Frame on Chapman’s Peak Drive at the 2nd picnic spot 300 meters before the day pass turnaround, when coming from the Toll Plaza via Hout Bay.
- Take a snapshot with the frame – either a selfie or with friends!
- Share to social media with #CPD100YEARS
- Winners announced on random days during the 100 days celebrations
Further T&Cs can be found here.
