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, a village by the sea in South Africa

Nestled between lush green mountains and the turquoise ocean close to the southern tip of Africa lies the magnificent village of Hermanus. This is the wine and whales heartland of the beautiful Cape, home to migrating Southern Right Whales and where splendid wines are grown. Read more in our Hermanus Blog and browse through our photo galleries with stunning photos in and around Hermanus.

Spectacular vineyards cover the mountain slopes of the Hemel-n-Aarde valley where local winemakers take pride in in their ability to recreate South Africa’s tradition in every drop, while also offering an entirely unique experience. Visit the winefarms and wineries along the Hermanus Wine Route and or Stanford Wine Route for world class winetasting experience. This picturesque village of friendly, welcoming people is centered around the rich history of a fishing community and the gentle giants (Southern Right Whales) of the ocean.

Hermanus Online Magazine focus on Where to Stay, What to do and see.... a comprehensive list of accommodation establishments in Hermanus you can also book your accommodation online, an monthly event Calender of the Cape Whale Coast and Hermanus, discover the Top Activities on the Cape Whale Coast, host a local Hermanus Business Telephone Directory. Explore the local history, shipwrecks, the marine wild life in and around the ocean, including the big 5 marine animals (Southern Right Whales, Great White Sharks , African Penguins, Cape Fur Seals and Dolphins) as well as our fynbos. Visit our museums, wine tasting on our 4 wine routes.Where to Stay and what to do or see Lifestyle, conservation, keepsake stories, history, travel news, blogs and more. You will find

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How the holiday photos you tweet can save vulnerable eco-systems

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5 ways how young drinkers are driving wine trends

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Western Cape drought situation by area- from a tourism perspective

Speaking at today’s (January 9) briefing, Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, said the city’s new ‘day zero’ is April 22. The province is supplied with water by 44 main dams. The average storage across the province on January 4, 2018 is 29.1%.”

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Pinot Noir - the fickle red wine that should have been a white.

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Here is 16 Practical Water Saving Tips You Can Use Every Day

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The catching of crayfish and or cape rock lobster for sport and recreation in South Africa - (2017 Dates)

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A List of the Shops in the Whale Coast Mall of Hermanus

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A collection of Sea and Beach Quotes

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Plastic pellets nurdle alert. How can you help?

A devastating spillage of over 49tons of plastic pellets called “nurdles” occurred in Durban Harbour during a storm on 10 October 2017. The “nurdles” have now been dispersed along the coastline and are washing up on the beaches as far as Gansbaai and Grotto.Public help is needed to collect as many plastic “nurdles” as possible before they cause any further harm to our fragile marine ecosystems

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“Oom Otto” die storie van Sopiesklip in Hermanus

Jacobus Claude (Kowie) Otto wat destyds in die grot by Sopiesklip “gekampeer” het, was allermins ‘n kluisenaar of boemelaar soos wat dit uit verskillende oorde al beweer is.

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