Whale Watching in Hermanus

Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of South Africa. By Land - By Boat - By Air

Old Harbour in Hermanus

The Old Harbour Open-Air Museum is a provincial heritage site. It is unique in that apparently it is one of only two fishing harbours in the world that has been conserved in tact.

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Hermanus Cliff Path

meanders for almost 11 kilometres along the coast from the New Harbour in the west to the estuary at the mouth of the Klein River in the east.

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Hermanus in the heart of the Cape Whale Coast of South AfricaContact Us

Cape Whale Coast Adventure | Activities

Fryer’s Cove wines… sipping the sea on the West Coast.

On the waterfront in a derelict old crayfish factory right at the seaside in the bay you will find a tiny winery, tasting room and alfresco jetty restaurant This is the address of Fryer’s Cove wines, forged of the earth and tempered by the sea.

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Playing Golf in Hermanus on a premier 27-hole golf course

Hermanus Golf Course offers the keen golfer 27 incredible holes of golf. The Hermanus golf course is set in magnificent scenery with views of the sea and a backdrop of the mountains.

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Hiking in and around Nature Reserves in Hermanus

Hermanus Hiking Trails and scenic walks in Hermanus - A major attraction of Hermanus is the abundance of excellent and well maintained hiking trails through the many reserves that surround the town.

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Visit one of the 3 Museums in Hermanus

To be whisked into yesteryear, visitors to the Western Cape are invited to explore the old-world charm of the Old Harbour Museum, the Whale House and the De Wet's Huis Photo Museum.

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Visit one of the many Saturday morning Markets in Hermanus

At weekends, Hermanus becomes a hive of informal markets

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Picnics at Klein River Cheese Farm near Stanford 

Along Route 326 is Klein River Cheese Farm where you can sample the various cheeses made here. Picnics are available to enjoy on the riverbank while children will love the petting zoo and playground

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Visit the African Penguins at Stoney Point in Betty's Bay

A day trip with the family to Stony Point at Betty's Bay, situated approximately 30 minutes from Hermanus, is definitely worth a visit, one of only two mainland breeding places of the African penguin.

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