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Our
Tourism
of
Hermanus.
The
most
beautiful
coastal
town
too.
Please
find
attached
photos.
The
whale
🐋
festival
is
my
favorite!
People
are
friendly.
Not
far
from
my
coastal
town
Gordonsbay.
Nestled
in
the
heart
of
Hermanus,
Gearing's
Point
holds
a
rich
history
that
stretches
back
to
its
origins
as
a
vital
lookout
for
the
bustling
Old
Harbour.
In
the
days
when
the
Old
Harbour
was
a
hub
of
fishing
activity,
Gearing's
Point
served
as
an
essential
vantage
point
for
fishermen
and
eager
onlookers
alike.
From
this
elevated
spot,
the
community
could
witness
the
returning
boats
with
their
bountiful
catches,
a
tangible
connection
between
the
arduous
sea
voyages
and
the
nourishment
they
brought
to
the
town.
As
times
changed
and
the
tides
shifted,
Gearing's
Point
evolved
with
them.
The
installation
of
a
telescope
marked
a
new
chapter,
coinciding
with
the
fishermen's
transition
to
the
New
Harbour
and
the
emergence
of
whale
watching
as
a
captivating
pastime.
This
shift
in
focus
brought
a
new
sense
of
wonder
to
the
Point,
as
visitors
gathered
to
catch
sight
of
majestic
whales
gracefully
navigating
the
ocean's
expanse.
Though
occupying
a
relatively
small
portion
of
Hermanus'
landscape,
Gearing's
Point
has
solidified
its
status
as
a
prime
location
for
unparalleled
whale
spotting.
During
the
peak
of
the
whale-watching
season,
tourists
and
locals
alike
flock
to
this
picturesque
spot,
eagerly
anticipating
a
glimpse
of
these
magnificent
creatures.
Some
enthusiasts
even
venture
onto
the
rugged
rocky
terrain,
braving
the
crashing
waves
for
a
closer
encounter
with
the
ocean
and
the
Old
Harbour's
echoes.
With
its
storied
past
and
panoramic
views,
Gearing's
Point
stands
as
a
testament
to
Hermanus'
deep-rooted
connection
to
the
sea
and
its
captivating
inhabitants.
Today,
it
continues
to
offer
an
awe-inspiring
setting
where
the
legacy
of
fishermen's
toil
converges
with
the
majesty
of
the
ocean's
gentle
giants.
Some
photos
supplied
by
Love
Hermanus
.
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