ThePubSA Posted August 15, 2012 Share Minister of tourism delivers address at official Harties Cableway launchAugust 14, 2012 | Laura MaggsSpecial guests and members of the press gathered at the top of the Harties Cableway on Tuesday 14 August to mark its official launch.http://www.hartiescableway.co.za/cache/ce_cache/made/Harties_pose_launch_pic_380_253_80_s.jpgCraig and Ann Saunders pose for a snap with Minister of Tourism Marthinus van SchalkwykMinister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk addressed the crowd, congratulating the team behind the rejuvenation of the cableway, as well as the Harties community for its success in the domestic tourism sector.Meteorologist Simon Gear opened the ceremony with a story about the geological happenings that led to the formation of the Magaliesberg mountains and ridges 300-million years ago.The Mayor of Madibeng, Poppy Magongwa, then addressed the crowd, and spoke about the area's rich potential, saying that the relaunch of the cableway “couldn't have come at a better time”. She mentioned the importance of tourism in the area in fighting the challenges of poverty and unemployment.Craig Saunders, director of the Harties Cableway, then took to the podium, telling his audience that he was exhilarated by the potential the cableway holds. He extended thanks to members of the community for all their support, saying that the cableway “belongs to us all”.Craig also acknowledged that as much as the cableway is aimed at international tourists, it is also a call to South Africans to re-experience their own country. He expressed the hope that the cableway would serve as a window to the area, which he believes is “an incomparable pocket of South African heritage.”The CEO of the Tourism Enterprise Partnership, Dr Salifou Siddo, also delivered a speech, explaining the business mechanics behind the project.Finally, the crowd was treated to an inspiring speech by the minister of tourism, who shared insights on tourism and expressed his warm well-wishes for the Harties Cableway team.“Anyone who has been to Switzerland will tell you that the Harties Cableway is up there with the best,” he said. “This is a world-class facility and we need many more products like this.”The minister also spoke about the area's potential and growth over the years. “Hartbeespoort is one of the engine rooms of domestic tourism in this country,” he explained, saying that the strength of the Harties tourism sector was thanks to ordinary people – families – who took risks and invested in the area.“That's what this country is all about – understanding what partnership is all about, and what responsibility is all about.”After personally acknowledging the hard work put in by the Saunders family, the minister also acknowledged the importance of such a project in “providing a living for many people”.After Craig officially declared the cableway open, to cheers and applause, a siren call was sent out from the top station in celebration.After the speeches, guests sipped on champagne and tucked into a delicious buffet, admiring the views, enjoying the vibey atmosphere and posing for photos – a marvellous occasion to mark the end of a long project and the start of an exciting journey!http://www.hartiescableway.co.za/cache/ce_cache/made/Harties_grand_launch_1_700_467_80_s.jpghttp://www.hartiescableway.co.za/cache/ce_cache/made/Harties_grand_launch_2_700_467_80_s.jpgHarties Cable Way is Open 7th July 2012!http://www.hartiesinfo.net/headerlogo.png RatesReturn tripR120 per adultR60 per child (ages three to 14)Buy tickets online and save!Webtickets cost only R100 per adult, and R50 per child – and you beat the queues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted August 15, 2012 Share Glad that its open again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted August 15, 2012 Share The Mayor of Madibeng, Poppy Magongwa, then addressed the crowd, and spoke about the area's rich potential, saying that the relaunch of the cableway “couldn't have come at a better time”. She mentioned the importance of tourism in the area in fighting the challenges of poverty and unemployment She ought to try fixing the crappy, potholed roads in her area, that would be a start!For such a 'tourism' driven area its in a poor state indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted August 15, 2012 Share Return tripR120 per adultR60 per child (ages three to 14)Buy tickets online and save!Webtickets cost only R100 per adult, and R50 per child – and you beat the queues! Bit pricey,hope thats the tour price.Gonna have to revise that when the sledding starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenWilson Posted August 15, 2012 Share Are there any DH Routes that start from the top? If not lets build some! or will we have some official type saying "You are Not allowed" when we try and take bikes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer4Recovery Posted August 15, 2012 Share R120 p.p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted August 15, 2012 Share Are there any DH Routes that start from the top? If not lets build some! or will we have some official type saying "You are Not allowed" when we try and take bikes up.Not exactly shure.Heard patches saying something about a track when the cable is up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted August 15, 2012 Share R120 p.p Ye think R60 for a 3 year old even worse,all they can do is cry up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenWilson Posted August 15, 2012 Share Come to think of it, I think he said that there was a track which was used for nationals or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Return tripR120 per adultR60 per child (ages three to 14)Buy tickets online and save!Webtickets cost only R100 per adult, and R50 per child – and you beat the queues! Bit pricey,hope thats the tour price.Gonna have to revise that when the sledding starts ja, its pretty steep, once again the guys are forgetting how tight money is these days.How much is the CT one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted August 15, 2012 Share ja, its pretty steep, once again the guys are forgetting how tight money is these days.How much is the CT one? Return One way Adult R175.00 R92.00 Children (Under 18 years) R85.00 R43.00 Children (Under 4 years) Free Free Edited August 15, 2012 by 2Nutz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted August 15, 2012 Share Come to think of it, I think he said that there was a track which was used for nationals or something?Ye or abit of a rundown track that would be revived with the new cable sys >? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted August 15, 2012 Share Return tripR120 per adultR60 per child (ages three to 14)Buy tickets online and save!Webtickets cost only R100 per adult, and R50 per child – and you beat the queues! Bit pricey,hope thats the tour price.Gonna have to revise that when the sledding starts It costs R1400 for a 13 day lift pass for TWENTY lifts in the Portes du Soleil in France. These people are fcuked in their heads. R1200 for 10 runs down the mountain. Nee Man. Edited August 15, 2012 by Omega Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkdonk Posted August 15, 2012 Share Was up there a few weeks back. It is really well done and must have cost a tidy sum to do the overhaul. The view from up top is great and facilities are good. They would do well to put a few walking trails in at the top so a person can explore the ridge a bit, the deck bar is good, we did not get to try the pizza, but the beer was cold enough.We were also up there early and by the time we came down at midday the queue was into the carparkNice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted August 15, 2012 Share Well we obviously wouldn't need a return ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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