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Hermanus
Whale
Capital of South Africa
Whether you want to relax, shop, go wild or just watch the whales,
Hermanus has a lot to offer.
Read more about
what to see and do, where to
eat, drink, dance and have fun.
Whether you want to vegetate on the beach
or meander through the awe-inspiring spaces of the Overberg,
boredom only hits the wickedly lazy
in Hermanus
and even then there are lovely places to hide, hibernate or share your lethargy.
List of some of the things to do
Fantastic scenery
Fabulous white sandy beaches
World class golf courses
Walks & hikes in the Fernkloof nature resort
Art & craft market
Scenic cliff path walks
A paradise for bird watching
Cycling trails
Art galleries
Quaint shops & curios
A choice of many restaurants & bars to cater for all tastes
Caledon Casino & spa
Arabella Golf Estate, Hotel & Health Spa
AND MUCH MORE...
Walks & Hikes
Great white shark cage diving
Fishing & boat trips
Scuba diving
Bird watching
Lagoon Cruises
Beer Tasting
Bicycle Hire
Quad biking
Horse riding
Sea kayaking
Paragliding
Township tours
Wine tours
Churches
Many restaurants
Hermanus lies along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of
Africa. The magnificent mountains of the Overberg towers over the town - home of
the Southern Right Whale. The Brydel Whales can be found all year round. Whale
enthusiasts and nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to enjoy
these magnificent creatures playing and frolicking from the best land based
whale watching destination in the world.
Hermanus is
Known as the heart of the whale route . The popular cliff path stretches from
the one side of the town to the other, about 12 km. An excellent walk and place
for whale watchers to study and and enjoy these amazing gigantic mammals and get
within closer range than you can dream of.
Telescopes
situated alongside the Old Harbour Museum makes it possible to survey the entire
Walker Bay and the whales and dolphins at close range.
The Whale Crier keeps visitors informed as to the whereabouts of the
whales. The sound of his kelp horn has become a well loved and awaited sound
during the whale season.
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