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One of the world's best-known whale capitals |
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Observe whales from arguably the best land-based location in the world. |
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Meet the world's only 'whale crier' - and experience him announcing the gigantic mammals by blowing his kelp horn. |
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Hermanus Wine Route offers some of the country's top wines to please the wine connoisseur. Visit acclaimed vineyards in the beautiful Hemel en Aarde Valley and taste award winning wines. |
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Hermanus boast kilometres of unspoilt beaches, sheltered bays and lagoons that attract all kinds of water sports from sailing, to anglers, to surfing – or just enjoying a stroll down our 2 Blue Flag beaches. |
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Experience two championship golf courses. |
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Participate in adrenaline activities such as shark-cage diving in the area, quad-biking, paintball, horse-riding, kayaking, cycling, micro-light flying, or treetop-slides. |
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Absorb the serenity, exceptional beauty and ''champagne air' of Hermanus. |
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Take a breathtaking stroll along the famous cliff path on the ocean's edge. |
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Take pleasure in hiking or bird-watching in the Fernkloof nature reserve. |
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The Fernkloof Nature Reserve is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom which is the smallest but richest in the world, offering walks and hikes through the fynbos covered mountains with magnificent views of the mountain and sea. |
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Hermanus is the bird-watchers' paradise where you can observe birds in mountain, coastal and estuary habitats. |
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Savour the area's culinary delights, olive oil, chocolates, restaurants and wines. |
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Wander through the amazing variety of exquisite art galleries and speciality shops. |
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Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise from the harbour, be adventurous by taking a kayak or a canoe, surf, scuba dive, fish or just enjoy the sun. |
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Treat yourself to luxury accommodation where you can unwind in a peaceful spa or simply 'chill' and relax. |
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The Old Harbour is the historic centre of the town and remains unchanged as the centre of a fishing village. This very popular destination also boats a small museum and some interesting artefacts. |
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Visit the renowned Whale Museum and the Old Harbour Museum with their life-size display material, old boats and historical relics. |
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Hermanus is unique as an urban development completely surrounded by nature reserves where some of the world's greatest eco-systems are preserved. |
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Hermanus is regarded is regarded as principal centre of the Abalone industry. |
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Hermanus has a very unique attraction, the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory, which functions as an active part of the worldwide network of similar observatories. Visitors are allowed by appointment. |
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Hermanus offers a wide variety of excellent quality budget to ultra-luxurious accommodation to suit your requirements and budget. |
