Noordhoek Peak - or not!

Our hiking destination today was Noordhoek Peak, which boasts panoramic views over Hout Bay, the back table of Table Mountain, and to the south almost to Cape Point. Across the Cape Flats, the mountain ranges were the clearest they have been in a long time, and far below us we could see the sparkling waters of a full Silvermine dam. But we were not on Noordhoek Peak and there was no panoramic view as described. A missed turning led us upward and upward, almost relentlessly for two hours, and we could tell that Noordhoek Peak was well hidden behind the ridge on our left.
Before we began the hike, we all looked nervously at the towering, rocky slopes of the Amphitheatre which holds the valley in its arms and asked hopefully whether we were taking the jeep track. Yes, we were told, just a little way up and then we go down to the jeep track on the left. So we're definitely not doing the Amphitheatre?
This question was asked many times as we trudged ever upwards, our leader's gaze fixed determinedly on the highest point available. We'll turn off just over that outcrop. A lot of mumbling ensued as no turnoff materialised and we were definitely firmly on the Amphitheatre trail. The usual giant's stairway caused some excellent peak cardio as per my Fitbit monitor, and again it was necessary to make frequent stops to admire the many flowers starting to appear after the cold of winter.
By the time we reached the highest part of the Amphitheatre, our next worry was would we turn left and head for the still formidable heights of Noordhoek Peak, and it was with some relief that we could find no path leading in that direction! Despite not getting to see the views we had anticipated, it was still a magnificent mountain morning!