Out and About in and around Hermanus

Numerous festivals and events take place throughout the year attracting large numbers of visitors to Hermanus. Dates vary each year and it's a good thing to watch the relevant websites for their events dates and times for accuracy.

• Sandbaai Kalfiefees (baby-whale festival)
• Hermanus Whale Festival
• Hermanus Wine and Food Festival
• Mountain Run
• The Wildflower Festival

Believed to have been around for 70 million years. Find out more and get the adrenaline flowing with a White Shark Cage Diving experience.
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Hermanus is renowned for its magnificent beaches especially Grotto Beach which is consistently awarded Blue Flag status. Along the shorelines of the whale coast in Hermanus are secluded beaches some with beautiful rock pools, ideal for kids to explore and play in, stunning picnic areas for leisurely family picnics and some beaches offering great surf spots.

Hermanus Golf Course offers a spectacular 27 hole course set against a magnificent mountain backdrop. Holiday visitors are welcome to book a round so don't forget your clubs.

Affectionately known as the "small market with a lot of soul", the Hermanus Country Market operates every Saturday from 09H00 to 13H00. An array of delicious treats, fresh organic farm produce, arts and crafts, plants, wine & beers stalls will keep you well occupied.

Take a walk up Hoy's Koppie for a 360 view of the whole of Hermanus and Walker Bay. This is the most incredible photo opportunity you could possibly have in Hermanus. Learn more about Sir William Hoy and his wife who lie buried at the top of Hoy's koppie.

The Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market is the longest standing Overberg institution of its kind – hidden in the far corner of The Village on the corner of the R43 and R320. The Saturday morning place where local and international food and wine lovers meet.

Situated  on Harbour Road in a 100 year old fishermans cottage, Lemby procures and sells a wide range of South African and African art and fine craft including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, basketware, African artifacts and jewellery.

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Held year round each Sunday, Lemm's Corner Market is great family fun with arts, crafts, slow food and a live band to add to the relaxed atmosphere.

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The Old Harbour Museum is a South African museum situated on the coast, in the heart of Hermanus. The town originally developed around this harbour from around the middle of the nineteenth century when plentiful fish and fresh water was found in the area. The Fishermen's Village section of the museum is situated above the old harbour across from Market Square.

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Book a paragliding flight with Walker Bay Adventures and take in an eagle eye tour over Hermanus for the most breath taking views of our beautiful coastal town. Tandem paragliding tours are undertaken by Parapax who have been operational since 1999.

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Boat based whale watching is a must when visiting Hermanus during the months from June to December. Experience this close up encounter with these gentle giants of the deep with the professionals at Southern Right Charters.

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