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Close to organised Great White Shark cage diving
and surface viewing – some boats leave from the New
Harbour five minutes from the cottage, and others 40
minutes away. |
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Hermanus is rated as the best land-based whale
watching site in the world, along 12k of cliff paths
from which one can see the whales as close as 5
metres from August to November. |
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Whale cruises with relatively close interaction
with the Southern Right whales. |
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Spectacular diving sites, sea kayaking,
paragliding and scenic air flips. |
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Hermanus is 1¼ hours from Cape Town on Walker
Bay which stretches from Danger Point in the east
and Mudge Point in the west. Africa’s southernmost
point, Cape Agulhas, is a little further east and
also within easy reach. |
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Mild climate with ‘champagne air’ almost all
year round. March, April and May are idyllic, and
summer temperatures average 26ºC, winter 14ºC. |
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Close to excellent international wine estates
and the superb Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond golf
courses. |
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Situated between the dramatic coastline cliffs
and gentle mountains, with a wide variety of birds,
mammals and insects. |
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Fernkloof Nature Reserve has an amazing variety
of unspoilt coastal fynbos with peak flowering times
between September and November. |
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Hiking tours in the mountains, and guided tours
of the whole area. |
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Powdery white sand beaches, secluded coves and
lovely rock pools. |
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Art galleries, potters, a Saturday morning craft
market, as well as delightful shops tucked away in
unexpected places. |
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Whale Festival in September every year with many
shows, classical and popular music. |
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And, of course, relaxing in Snails’ End Cottage. |
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The following are interesting links where more
information about Hermanus can be obtained: |
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Hermanus.info |
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Hermanus.co.za |
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Hermanus.com |
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What's on in Hermanus |
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Cape Town & Western Cape Tourism - Overberg |
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