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
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
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
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.
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Betty's Bay, 7141, South Africa