Geta is
often greatly inspired by the awe-inspiring beauty of
Hermanus.
The mountains, Ocean and presence of the Whales each year
instil a sense of excitement and adoring humbleness to all.
The privilege of living and working in Hermanus
is often a topic of discussion among the locals.
Whether you
want to relax, shop, go wild or just watch the whales,
Hermanus has a lot to offer.
List of things to do
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Fantastic scenery
Fabulous white sandy beaches
World class golf courses
Walks & hikes in the Fernkloof nature resort
Art & craft market
Scenic cliff path walks
A paradise for bird watching
Cycling trails
Art galleries
Quaint shops & curios
A choice of many restaurants & bars to cater for all tastes
Caledon Casino & spa
Arrabela Golf Estate, Hotel & Health Spa
AND MUCH MORE...
Walks & Hikes
Great white shark cage diving
Fishing & boat trips
Scuba diving
Bird watching
Lagoon Cruises
Beer Tasting
Bicycle Hire
Quad biking
Horse riding
Sea kayaking
Paragliding
Township tours
Wine tours
Churches
Many restaurants
Hermanus lies along the shores of Walker Bay near the
Southern most tip of Africa. The magnificent mountains of
the Overberg towers over the town - home of the Southern
Right Whale. The Brydel Whales can be found all year round.
Whale enthusiasts and nature lovers from all over the world
visit Hermanus to enjoy these magnificent creatures playing
and frolicking from the best land based whale watching
destination in the world.
Hermanus is
Known as the heart of the whale route . The popular cliff
path stretches from the one side of the town to the other,
about 12 km. An excellent walk and place for whale watchers
to study and enjoy these amazing gigantic mammals and get
within closer range than you can dream of.
Telescopes
situated alongside the Old Harbour Museum makes it possible
to survey the entire Walker Bay and the whales and dolphins
at close range.
The Whale Crier keeps visitors informed as to the
whereabouts of the whales. The sound of his kelp horn has
become a well loved and awaited sound during the whale
season.
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