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Hermanus, the world's foremost land based whale watching destination, is a thriving holiday resort offering residents and holiday makers all modern amenities, yet retaining its fisherman's village charm. The popular resort town of Hermanus, situated between mountain and sea, has gained world-wide recognition as the world's foremost land based whale watching destination. This has resulted in the former fishing village showing a tremendous growth over the last few years.

Mira, the southern right whale who returned to Hermanus after 3 years

Mira is a gorgeous Southern Right Whale with a distinctive white blaze over her back. She returned to Hermanus after 3 years with her second calf.

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Stunning photos of a visit to Wildekrans Wines in Botriver

Wildekrans Wine Estate Venue is situated between the leafy scenery of Botriver and the sunny beaches of Hermanus. Here on rolling hills overlooking Walker Bay

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Southern right whale Aerial Survey - Press Release 2020

A preliminary count survey conducted at the end of August indicated the presence of 71 females with calves and 11 unaccompanied adults, leading to a total of 153 southern right whales, between Hermanus and Witsand.

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Lockdown rules under Level 2 for the tourisim sector of South Africa

After months of not being able to cross into other provinces without permits, South Africans can now do as limitations on local travel are lifted. Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane hosted a media briefing on 19 August to outline how the move to Level 2 will impact tourism-related activities.

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Tourism Services under Level 3 Lockdown in South Africa

Parts of the tourism sector set to operate under level 3. As some strategic sectors of the economy will need to operate during the lockdown, such sectors will need tourism services, even before the sector is fully opened for leisure

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Basic tips for working from home and keep your sanity

New Co-Worker?

You might suddenly find yourself working from home for the foreseeable future. But being productive in your home environment isn’t always easy, thanks to limited space, less-than-ideal work areas and everyday household distractions.

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The South African government has issued 9 regulations to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Considering the magnitude and severity of the COVID -19 outbreak which has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and classified as a national disaster by the President of South Africa.

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MEDIA STATEMENT BY OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY EXECUTIVE MAYOR DUDLEY COETZEE REGARDING COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19, also called the Coronavirus, spreads all over South Africa and the World Health Organisation declaring the virus a pandemic

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What do People ask About Hermanus?

Frequent ask Questions about Hermanus and it's whales about Hermanus

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BOOK YOUR WHALE WATCHING & MARINE BIG 5 TRIP TODAY

Book an unforgettable Whale Watching trip today with Hermanus Whale Watchers, a boat-based whale watching company in South Africa. Hermanus is the capital of the Cape Whale Coast, and about an hour from Cape Town in South Africa.

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Visit one of the Beaches in Hermanus

Soak up the sun at any one of our stunning beaches. From Hawston, Vermont, Onrus, Sandbaai, Voëlklip to Grotto Beach

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3 great holiday adventures for kids in Hermanus

The summer holidays are already in full swing, and parents want to explore as much as they can taking the kids along. If you are in the Hermanus area here are three things to do with the kids.

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5 Handy Hints for flying with kids this Christmas

Flying with little ones can be harrowing—but it doesn’t have to be!

Visiting friends and family during the festive period is as commonplace Santa and Rudolph the Reindeer. However, a stress-free flight and an enjoyable holiday can be ticked off your wish list this year with these 5 handy tips for flying with kids.

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What to do when visitin Hermanus

Indeed, Hermanus preserves its seaside seclusion while offering a host of activities that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs alike.

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