Location of the House on the Heights

Hermanus is situated approximately 90 minutes from Cape Town
(1 hour and 40 minutes via the coastal scenic route), an hour from Cape Town International Airport, and is an excellent base from which to explore the Overberg region or the Western Cape. Originally known as Hermanuspietersfontein, it is surrounded by the Overberg Nature Reserve with its beautiful mountains and views.

please click here for a map of Hermanus.

Nature lovers from all over the world come to visit Hermanus to watch the Southern Right Whale. These magnificent creatures can be viewed from the best land based whale watching place in the world right here in Hermanus.

There are wonderful hiking and mountain biking trails that can be explored or tackled. Or if you prefer a slower outdoor experience there are delightful walks in and around Hermanus that have spectacular views of the landscape, wild animals and flowers. Hermanus also features a lively weekend craft market and there are many good eating places.

All the following activites are available in Hermanus:

• Whale watching: The Southern Right Whale can ne viewed between July and November when they come to the area to breed. These magnificent creature can be viewed from the best whale watching place in the world as they come close to the shore to give birth.
• Shark diving: The nearby town of Gansbaai offers the chance to experience this sport.
• Blue Flag Beaches
• Golf: The area boasts no less than 2 golf courses, Hermanus and the renowned Arabella Estate course being less than 10 minutes away where the championship matches are held. It is also posible to enjoy The facilities of the Sheraton complex including its restaurants, spa and pool.
• Air Charters
• Wine tasting
• Hiking and Fynbos viewing
• Arts and Crafts
• Bird Watching
• Fishing Charters
• Great White Shark viewing
• Horse Riding
• Scuba Diving
• Paragliding
• Bicycles for Hire

Alan & Chris Clowes & THANDI
www.thandifriends.org

General information and News about Hermanus www.hermanus.co.za

Whale Watching Cruises
www.hermanus-whale-cruises.co.za

Shark Swimming and Scuba Diving
www.scubaafrica.com

Hermanus Golf Club
www.hgc.co.za

Wine Tours
www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za

Garden Route Tours
www.go2africa.com

Cape Town Tours
www.ilovecapetown.com

General Tours and Activities
www.baywatchsafaris.com