Hermanus Activities
Nestled between dramatic mountains and the restless Atlantic, Hermanus is one of South Africa's favourite seaside destinations. Hermanus boasts a wide range of activities, services, shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Hermanus Seafront knows all the ins and outs of the local activities and happenings. We would be happy to discuss your plans or make reservations and bookings for your stay. Relax, let us do the work!
Whale Watching Known as the heart of the whale coast, this coastal town offers the best land based whale watching in the world. These magnificent animals come here from Antarctica to calve and visitors are often treated to close up displays as the whales come to within 10 metres of the coast. The well-maintained cliff paths throughout Hermanus offer great views and the ability to watch the whales from dry land.
Whale Watching Cruises
There can be no greater experience than to meet these animals in their own environment. Cruise aboard a custom-built whale-watching vessel that was designed to carry forty, but is limited to thirty guests, ensuring viewing space for all. Success rates of spotting the whales are high and you are guaranteed to see whales on every trip from August to mid-November.
R650 pp.
Horse Trails
Ride along the pristine 18Kms stretch of Grotto Beach and onto Die Plaat. This exciting trail has a variety of bird life including the endangered Oystercatcher, tiny Strandloper, gulls and even hunting Falcons;
seals sunning themselves are also a regular sight.
R200 for a 1-hour ride - R400 for a 2-hour ride.
Paragliding
Stunning views of the town and coast below with the occasional whale visable in Walker Bay make Hermanus one of the most popular gliding destinations in the Cape Peninsula. Tandem Paragliding in Hermanus is an experience of freedom and exhilaration in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Tandem riders fly with a certified paragliding instructor or an assistant instructor: no prior experience or knowledge necessary.
R850 pp
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Hermanus Originally a small fishing village, today Hermanus offers a wide variety of activities, from quiet, relaxed days of beaches or benches to physically demanding hikes and adventure activities.
For those who need an adrenaline rush sign up for paragliding, scuba diving, shark diving, and sand boarding to name a few.
Hermanus offers a wide choice of restaurants, quaint boutiques, craft markets, wine estates and art galleries.
Not surprisingly Hermanus has become a popular hide-away for people seeking a weekend break and for those looking to enjoy the champagne air and the quality of life.
Bookings
e-mail: steele@hermanus.co.za
Phone:
+ 27 (0)83 629 4259
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Kayaking
Explore the magic of our unique coastline and the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary up close and personal in one of our stable kayaks accompanied by an experienced guide. Glide across sparkling water while marvelling at the majestic sea cliffs and sea life.
From R250 pp
Shark Diving
Near the southernmost tip of Africa, lies Shark Alley - a favourite hunting ground of the Great White Shark. Shark Alley is the channel between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock and is protected from the worst of the southern Atlantic's weather and it is here where you will enter the water with the Great White. It’s nerve-wracking yet intensely rewarding, eye opening and extreme. (SCUBA diving qualifications or experience are unneccesary).
R795 pp
Enjoy a less intense 1 ½ hour boat trip to the world famous Shark Alley between Dyer and Geyser Rock Islands to see the Cape Fur Seal colony and a tour around the Great White Shark boats in hopes of seeing the sharks. Spotting Great White Sharks, Dolphins, Southern Right Whales (in season) and Sunfish is common.
R450 pp.
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Food and DiningHermanus offers the diner many outstanding restaurants; from small coffee shops to fine dining you'll find food to suit all tastes and budgets. Seafood is a speciality at most Hermanus restaurants with the fish often caught locally (be sure to ask your server). Many Hermanus restaurants have outdoor seating and sea views.
Reservations and recommendations can easily be made for you
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Wine TastingHemel en Aarde Valley - just west of town - is a wine lover's paradise with wine farms offering wine tasting, fine dining and spectactular views. Bouchard Finlayson and Hamilton Russell Vineyards are just some of the wineries open for tastings. The Wine Village in Hermanus (the largest wine shop in South Africa) hosts the 12th Hermanus Wine & Food Fair, a highlight on the South African wine calendar, from 8 – 10 August 2008.
Half-day and multi-day tours available
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BeachesGreat sandy beaches line the coast of Hermanus making it a prime spot for swimming and sunbathing. Choose from a selection of lovely beaches, unpolluted seas and two lagoons that also offer great boating activities.
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Hikes and WalksWithout a doubt, one of the main attributes of Hermanus is its natural surrounds. Beautiful walks are available in and around the village along 16 kms of cliff paths or in the surrounding mountain ranges which are all declared nature reserve areas. Fernkloof Nature Reserve lies on the northern side of the town with a 60 km network of marked trails. A display of some of the flowers that can be found in the veld is permanently maintained at the Fernkloof Visitors' Centre and the various trails offer magnificent and unequalled views of Walker Bay, the Hemel en Aarde Valley and Maanskynbaai Mountain. Fernkloof Nature Reserve
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Retail Therapy
Shopping in Hermanus is a delight, besides modern supermarkets, you will find many interesting boutiques and shops to be discovered in pretty arcades and lanes. There are numerous art and craft studios and galleries throughout town, often managed by the artists themselves. The weekend craft market in the centre of town is famous for its local art.
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Golf
Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the world-renowned golf course, a 5 minute drive from the apartment.
Hermanus Golf Club
tel: (028) 312 2271 e-mail: golfclub@hermanus.co.za
Website
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Guest Review
"A lovely, lovely place to stay - the views are awesome and to wake to the sound of the sea and the sight of the whales unbelievable. We were very comfortable here - the addition of a heater was very thoughtful. "
Marian and Ghassan S. ~ U.K. |
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