Hermanus, South Africa

Hermanus is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It lies along the Walker Bay on the south coast of the Western Cape. It is located about 115 km southeast of Cape Town.

Hermanus is famous as a place from which to watch Southern Right whales, during the southern winter and spring and is a popular retirement town. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre from as early as June.

Things to see and do

* Grotto Beach
* Whale watching
* The "Whale Crier"
* Coastal scenery
* Fernkloof Nature Reserve

General Information

Cruise Season: Oct - May
Currency: Rand (ZAR)
Language: Afrikaans, South African English etc.
Population: 49,000 approx
Land Area: 17.56km
Electricity: 2 round pins European style
Time: GMT plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code: +27

Travel Links

Hermanus is accessible via Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport. (110km).