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Welcome to Hermanus

The Heart of the Whale Coast

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Hermanus Old Harbour

Why Hermanus?

Hermanus, land based whale watching

Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein, but shortened in 1902 as the name was too long for the postal service), is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is known for Southern Right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location.

Activities

My favourite things to do in Hermanus

Whale Festival

Hermanus Whale Festival

The annual Hermanus Whale Festival is a celebration of the return of the southern right whales to the coastal waters of Southern Africa. It is a tribute to the legacy left to the town by Wendy the Whale whose story is about man’s ability to live in harmony with nature as well as people’s ability to come together as communities valuing the environment.

Address

79 Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

Cliff Path

Cliff Path

Originally constructed by the Hermanus Botanical Society and now maintained by the Cliff Path Management Group and the local municipality, the Cliff Path meanders for almost 12km from the New Harbour in the west to the mouth of the Klein River in the east. It takes you past famous fishing spots, whale-watching viewpoints, multimillion-rand homes and the original fishing harbour, now a museum and National Monument.

Address

Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

Penguins

Day Trip from Hermanus

Located in the picturesque coastal town of Betty’s Bay (50kms from Hermanus) in the Overberg region, the Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to one of the largest successful breeding colonies of African Penguins in the world. Stony Point gives visitors the opportunity to witness the African Penguins, up-close in their natural habitat by means of boardwalks that wind through the reserve.

Address

Betty's Bay, 7141, South Africa

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Photos of Hermanus