Boating:
Boats are available for hire
Craft
Market: Open on weekends and holidays
Crystal
Garden: Visit the crystal garden in the Hermanus Industrial Area
Farmstalls:
A variety of farmstalls is found en-route to Cape Town
Fishing:
Fly Fishing, Rock Angling, Troutfishing
Harbour
Cruises: Arranged on request
Historical
Hoy's Koppie: Named after the well-known Sir William Hoy, who ensured
that the village would remain unspoilt by blocking attempts to extend the
railway line into it
Nature
Reserves: Fernkloof Reserve, Harold Porter National Reserve,
Botanical Garden, Kleinmond Coastal Reserve, Salmonsdam Reserve, Walker
Bay Reserve
Harbour(s):
Old Harbour - This natural harbour is often a focal point of
village activities. The old harbour also hosts the Old Harbour Museum and
Whale House
New
Harbour - Feast on the harvest of the sea - this is where you can buy
live crayfish, mussels, perlemoen (abalone) and a variety of fish from
the well-stocked fish shop
Perlemoen
Hatchery: Guided tours arranged on request
Photographic
Museum: Better known as the Old Schoolhouse - Houses a fascinating photographic
exhibition depicting the history of the village.
Pubs
& Restaurants: There are a great variety of pubs and restaurants
within walking distance from the Windsor Hotel
Shark
Cage Diving: Cage dive and Surface view the Great white shark (Gansbaai)
Sport:
Board Sailing, Bowls, Canoeing, Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Golf, Tennis,
Gym, Hang-gliding, Paragliding, Horse-riding, Jogging, Netball, Rugby,
Paddleskiing, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Snorkelling, Soccer, Squash, Surfing,
Windsurfing
Tidal
Pools: Tidal pools provide safe bathing and are perfect for children
Tourist
Shops: (From clothes to curios) The interesting variety of shops in
Hermanus makes buying an experience.
Whale
Festival: The annual Whale Festival is held to celebrate the arrival
of the Southern Right whales to Walker Bay to mate and calve. For
ten days each September and October, Hermanus attracts thousands of visitors
to enjoy the arts and crafts theatrical pieces, classical and popular music
and other live entertainment. A variety of eco-environmental activities
and also sporting events namely a half-marathon, fun cycle ride, mountain
biking sea kayaking.
Whale
Museum: Situated in the Old Harbour
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