Sonette's Guidebook for Hermanus
Food scene
Lovely Bistro for lunch and dinner, outside seating for when the weather allows.
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Pear Tree Bistro
81 Marine DrLovely Bistro for lunch and dinner, outside seating for when the weather allows.
A educational meat eating experience plus stunning selection of local wines, craft gins
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Char’d Grill & Wine Bar
Market Square StreetA educational meat eating experience plus stunning selection of local wines, craft gins
Delicious food, great wines, never-ending ocean views and fantastic company are all waiting for you at Burgundy in Hermanus!
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Burgundy Restaurant
7 Harbour RdDelicious food, great wines, never-ending ocean views and fantastic company are all waiting for you at Burgundy in Hermanus!
Intimate owner run restaurant. Great vibe, fantastic food.
Good idea to make a booking ahead, as they are almost always booked up.
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Fishermans Cottage
3A Harbour RdIntimate owner run restaurant. Great vibe, fantastic food.
Good idea to make a booking ahead, as they are almost always booked up.
Delicious Coffee and Delectable Eats.
Breakfast is an all-day affair at the Eatery.
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The Eatery Hermanus
Long StreetDelicious Coffee and Delectable Eats.
Breakfast is an all-day affair at the Eatery.
City/town information
Hermanus is a vibey and trendy holiday hotspot that attracts many of visitors of all ages to our shore each year.
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Hermanus
Hermanus is a vibey and trendy holiday hotspot that attracts many of visitors of all ages to our shore each year.
Sightseeing
The cliff path at Hermanus is one of the town's most beautiful features. It meanders for 11 km along the rugged coastline, between the New Harbour to the west, and Piet-se-Bos, just beyond Grotto Beach, to the east.
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Cliff Path
Cliff PathThe cliff path at Hermanus is one of the town's most beautiful features. It meanders for 11 km along the rugged coastline, between the New Harbour to the west, and Piet-se-Bos, just beyond Grotto Beach, to the east.
Housing a wide variety of antique, retro & vintage collectibles and memorabilia, there are few things that you won't come across at Romantiques. From militaria, china, toys, coins, badges & tobacciana to old newspaper articles, muskets and signed national certificates, Romantiques houses a wide variety of thousands of collectible items. Romantiques also has several sites to see. This includes a vintage movie theater which displays film and CD, as well as several priceless items which aren't for sale, such as their 1955 Coca-Cola Vending Machine.
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Romantiques
14 Aberdeen StHousing a wide variety of antique, retro & vintage collectibles and memorabilia, there are few things that you won't come across at Romantiques. From militaria, china, toys, coins, badges & tobacciana to old newspaper articles, muskets and signed national certificates, Romantiques houses a wide variety of thousands of collectible items. Romantiques also has several sites to see. This includes a vintage movie theater which displays film and CD, as well as several priceless items which aren't for sale, such as their 1955 Coca-Cola Vending Machine.
Once a lookout point to watch for fishermen sailing into the harbour, Gearing’s Point is now one of the must-see spots in Hermanus for its incredible whale-watching opportunities. Elevated above the harbour, this viewing point allows a wider view of the ocean (and for those with not-such-fabulous vision, there is a telescope available). There are benches and patches of grass for onlookers to rest on while they await the gentle giants.
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Gearing's Point
71 Marine DrOnce a lookout point to watch for fishermen sailing into the harbour, Gearing’s Point is now one of the must-see spots in Hermanus for its incredible whale-watching opportunities. Elevated above the harbour, this viewing point allows a wider view of the ocean (and for those with not-such-fabulous vision, there is a telescope available). There are benches and patches of grass for onlookers to rest on while they await the gentle giants.
Whale Museum
3 Market Square StAdventures to be had
Marine Dynamics enjoys sightings of great whites, copper sharks (bronze whalers) and even the occasional stingray at our vessel.Great White Shark behaviour is less predictable post orca predation in 2017.
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Shark Cage Dive · Marine Dynamics™
5 Geelbek StMarine Dynamics enjoys sightings of great whites, copper sharks (bronze whalers) and even the occasional stingray at our vessel.Great White Shark behaviour is less predictable post orca predation in 2017.
Walker Bay Sea Kayaking
Explore the magic of our unique coastline with its abundant marine life up close and personal in one of their stable kayaks in the company of an experienced guide. Glide across sparkling water while enjoying a view of the majestic mountain, sea cliffs and marine life.
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Walker Bay Adventures
26 Marine DrWalker Bay Sea Kayaking
Explore the magic of our unique coastline with its abundant marine life up close and personal in one of their stable kayaks in the company of an experienced guide. Glide across sparkling water while enjoying a view of the majestic mountain, sea cliffs and marine life.
Southern Right Charters offers boat-based Hermanus whale watching tours from the New Harbour in Hermanus.
They operate within the local waters of Walker Bay, one of the best whale watching areas in the world.
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Southern Right Charters
Southern Right Charters offers boat-based Hermanus whale watching tours from the New Harbour in Hermanus.
They operate within the local waters of Walker Bay, one of the best whale watching areas in the world.
Scenic nature Reserve with gardens and hiking trails, there is a dog-friendly trail as well!
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I-Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Scenic nature Reserve with gardens and hiking trails, there is a dog-friendly trail as well!
Take a trip on the HOP-ON HOP-OFF safari-style wine routes and discover the boutique wineries of the stunning Hemel & Aarde Valley in a truly unforgettable way.
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Hermanus Wine Hoppers
Market Square StreetTake a trip on the HOP-ON HOP-OFF safari-style wine routes and discover the boutique wineries of the stunning Hemel & Aarde Valley in a truly unforgettable way.
Popular surfing spot with grassy lawns, small beach with coves, perfect for families and kids
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Voëlklip Beach
Popular surfing spot with grassy lawns, small beach with coves, perfect for families and kids
Rainy Weather Activity
For Rainy days this is just a best. Enjoy painting pottery over a delicious lunch or cup of coffee
Bisque It
For Rainy days this is just a best. Enjoy painting pottery over a delicious lunch or cup of coffee
Benguela Cove Cellar Door
HEMINGWAYS BOOKSHOP
Long StreetIt’s known as the most unusual and quirky bookshop in South Africa.
Fairways Indoor Golf
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Is Hermanus safe at night?
Hermanus is considered a safe tourist destination and usually trouble free, however petty crime does exist. Visitors are advised to take certain basic safety precautions for themselves as well as for their personal belongings: Don't walk alone at night or along the cliff path after dark.
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When is whale season and best time to visit to view whales
The whale season in Hermanus is between June and December every year. Some years the Southern Right whales have arrived as early as April but the usual time for them to start arriving is at the end of May.
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Whale watching cruises
Good to book a boat based whale watching trip before your visit as these trips are popular and often fully booked before your arrival. Especially between September and October.
These trips are very weather (wind) dependent so its a good idea to book it closer to the start of your stay, then its easier to reschedule if need be.
Be sure to pack a wind-proof jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunblock and sea motion tablets (if needed)