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Gearing's Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We are truly blessed with natural beauty and magnificence in SA!Obviously visited out of whaling season so there were no sightings but captured beautiful pics in the gorgeous town of hermanus
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
(~1.85 km from centre)
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Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Beach
Wide sandy strip with mountain views & a lagoon, known for seasonal sightings of migrating whales.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
(~5.31 km from centre)
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Hermanus Country Market
Market
Stalls for home-grown goods, prepared meals & pastries at a Saturday morning market with live music.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
(~1.3 km from centre)
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Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Botanically diverse reserve offering scenic hiking trails, landscaped gardens & views of Walker Bay.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
(~3.7 km from centre)
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Hermanus Beach Club
Lodge
🫤 The houses in this place are amazing and the grounds are very well kept. We stayed in a unit at the beach and it was great to be so close to the breaking waves. The only down side of the place is its location. It is right next to what seems like an informal settlement, which you drive through to get...
4.10 (1.1K reviews)
(~3.24 km from centre)
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Voëlklip Beach
Beach
This small sandy beach is popular for surfing & also features grassy lawns for picnicking.
4.60 (930 reviews)
(~4.69 km from centre)
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Onrus Beach
Beach
👍👍 Brilliant beach for swimming, especially when you have younger children. The river mouth provides a safe and shallow swimming atea, while the beach and ocean provides a little more adventures. Awesome place to explore.
4.60 (809 reviews)
(~4.74 km from centre)
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Harbour House Hotel
Hotel
Oceanside lodging offering elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus an infinity pool & a restaurant.
4.40 (668 reviews)
(~1.77 km from centre)
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Southern Right Charters
Whale watching tour agency
👍👍 We went whale watching with them. They cancelled our original dates due to poor weather but offered alternate dates. We had a wonderful time and managed to see approx 20 whales in total. Very well organised and the host was very informative before and during the cruise. Will definitely recommend the...
4.70 (659 reviews)
(~2.73 km from centre)
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The Marine Hermanus
Hotel
Luxe rooms and suites at an elegant retreat offering sophisticated dining, a pool and a spa.
4.60 (650 reviews)
(~1.66 km from centre)
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Hermanus New Harbour
Tourist attraction
👍 The New Harbour.
A must do location if you want to launch a boatbased whale watching tour. We did it on 28.10.2021 by Southern Right Charters. Parking lanes are available.
Sometimes whales are close to the harbour. I saw a lot of Southern Right whales in October 2020 close to the shore in sight dis...
4.30 (570 reviews)
(~2.57 km from centre)
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Sievers Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 📸📸🐳 🌊🌊 What another fantastic outlook point in Hermanus along the R43 and the Cliff Path close to the beaches (Langbaai, Grotto, etc). Sitting on a bench at all times of a day recommended. Stunning views and impressions are waiting for you. Especially the rough and long waves and breakers rolli...
4.70 (472 reviews)
(~3.15 km from centre)
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Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Confer to Cliff Path Hiking Trail Hermanus 🐳 🚶 🥾
A lovely trail for walking along the shore with excellent opportunities to watch the Southern Right whales in the winter season. Starting from Gearings Point to the New Harbor. Lingering for a while at the different viewing points and benches a...
4.80 (404 reviews)
(~2.44 km from centre)
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Hermanus Whale Cruises
Whale watching tour agency
👍 First time out and I saw some whales. Great crew and great fun.
4.10 (302 reviews)
(~2.81 km from centre)
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The Restaurant at Newton Johnson
Restaurant
👍👍 If you like a nice view, good wine and a nice little platter, you’ll like Newton Johnson. It has a great atmosphere. We had a good experience and we’ll definitely go back soon!
4.60 (274 reviews)
(~5.24 km from centre)
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Whale Watching with Hermanus Whale Watchers
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The whale watching season was exceptional. It was very crowded. However, the whales delivered. They came out in their numbers and put on a great display. If, you ever near Hermanus during whale watching season. Pop in, it is worth the time to watch these beautiful creatures in their natural environm...
4.50 (270 reviews)
(~2.68 km from centre)
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Vermont Salt Pan
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful walking trail, amazing views. Lots of bird life, we even spotted Dwarf Cape Chameleons on the trail.
4.10 (244 reviews)
(~6.81 km from centre)
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Skulpiesbaai
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A lovely rock enclosed swimming beach with a sandy shoreline. Grass embankment with changing rooms, immaculate toilets and benches to sir and enjoy the ocean. A little food truck covers all the basic with a really friendly guy in attendance. Parking area just above the beach.
4.70 (240 reviews)
(~3.78 km from centre)