Hermanus

Cabo Ocidental · South Africa

Hermanus

In the destination Hermanus and Overberg.

In the photo: Old Harbour of Hermanus

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What to expect from Hermanus.

Hermanus is the town on Walker Bay, about 120 km from Cape Town, known for shore-based southern right whale watching from July to November. The Cliff Path, roughly 12 km long, follows the cliffs from the New Harbour to the Klein River lagoon. In the town centre are the Old Harbour, the old port turned museum, and the craft market. Trails from the Fernkloof reserve rise behind the town, and the Hemel-en-Aarde valley is home to many vineyards.

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What to see in Hermanus

Hermanus Cliff Path

Trail

Hermanus Cliff Path

About a 12 km path along Hermanus’s cliffs, from the New Harbour to the Klein River lagoon, with viewpoints for Walker Bay whales.

Old Harbour Museum

Museum

Old Harbour Museum

Hermanus’s original fishing harbour from the mid-19th century, turned into an open-air museum with old boats on the rocks and views over the bay.

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Nature reserve

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

A roughly 1,800-hectare reserve in the mountains behind Hermanus, with over a thousand fynbos plant species and about 60 km of trails.

Grotto Beach

Beach

Grotto Beach

Long white‑sand beach east of Hermanus, near the Klein River lagoon, with calmer water and dunes.

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