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

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Top Activities and Adventures

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Hermanus, a village by the sea in South Africa

Nestled between lush mountains and the turquoise waters of Walker Bay, near the southern tip of Africa, Hermanus is one of the Cape’s most beautiful coastal destinations. Known as the heart of the Cape Whale Coast, it’s world-famous for its land-based whale watching and exceptional wines.

From June to November, Southern Right Whales return to these shores, offering unforgettable close-up encounters along the scenic cliff paths — one of the best whale watching experiences in the world.

Beyond the ocean, the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley boasts award-winning vineyards, while the nearby Stanford Wine Route offers a charming countryside escape.

Hermanus also hosts the vibrant Hermanus Whale Festival, held annually in September. This popular eco-marine event features live music, local food, marine exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment celebrating the arrival of the whales.

Hermanus Online Travel Magazine is your go-to guide for where to stay, what to do, and what to see — from accommodation bookings and top activities to local history and marine life.

Start planning your Hermanus escape today — where mountains meet the ocean

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

Are these lobster, crayfish or kreef? They are not true lobsters because they don't have large claws. In South Africa we call them crayfish or kreef. Their correct name is rock lobster or spiny lobster. A guide to catching crayfish.

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

The New Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus opened on the 30th of November 2017. Whale Coast Village Mall is the first regional mall in the Overberg region. Here is a List of the Shops

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A collection of Sea and Beach Quotes

A collection of Inspirational Quotes About the Sea and the Beach. The ocean heals the heart, mind, and soul. If you are someone who loves the ocean's allure and charm, you will love this gallery of inspiring quotes about the ocean and the beach.

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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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Major and Minor Dam levels in the Western Cape on 20 November 2017

After all the rain in the last month in the Western Cape, average dam levels went down, not up – falling from 34.66% full to 34.49%

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Funny and Inspirational Quotes in 2017

We share the best funny quotes collection about life by famous authors and comedians

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Hermanus Tide table from 10 Nov to 19 Nov 2017

Tidal prediction (tables and graphs) for Hermanus, including sunrise and sunset times

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Where did all the penguins go?

We all know that Africa is not for “sissies” and the African Penguin is a perfect example of African tenaciousness. The story of the African penguin is not a good story to tell. This iconic bird is on the brink of extinction. We have lost 99% of our African Penguin population through no fault of their own.

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