30 Places of Interest on the Cape Whale Coast
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Landmarks / National Parks / Nature Reserves
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular village of Gansbaai. This might be the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but the Agulhas ...
Golf Courses
Arabella Golf Club
Set in the Majestic Kogelberg mountain range and bordered by the Bot Rivier Lagoon is the Arabella Golf Course with its tricky bunkers, immaculate Kikuyu fairways and inventive water hazards it is of little wonder that the course has consistently been ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
The artist's village of Baardskeerdersbos, more commonly known to locals simply as Bbos, lies on a dirt road somewhere between Stanford and Wolvengat. Most commonly it is accessed via the road that takes you past Grootbos Nature Reserve and Platbos ...
Marine Protected Areas
Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area
Betty's Bay MPA lies adjacent to the popular seaside town of Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, both managed by CapeNature. It protects a diverse number of habitats – from rocky shores and exposed sandy beaches, to subtidal ...
Nature Reserves
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a favourite destination for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and during the winter and early summer months, whale ...
Nature Reserves
Dyer Island Nature Reserve
Most people have heard of Dyer Island. Shark Alley, the strip of sea between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, off the coast of Gansbaai and Pearly Beach in the Overberg, is famous for shark cage diving, and one of the biggest tourist attractions of the ...
Nature Reserves
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Fernkloof Nature Reserve lies in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus with some pretty choice views over the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Walker Bay. The close on 2 000 hectare reserve protects the priceless and unique coastal fynbos and a small patch ...
Golf Courses
Gansbaai Golf Club
Famous for being the southernmost golf course in Africa, this course is all about breath-taking ocean views and a great game of golf. It was established in 1985 and has, since then, hosted local players and international enthusiasts alike. This course ...
Nature Reserves
Grootbos Nature Reserve
Grootbos Nature Reserve is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills that overlook the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay. This multi-award winning 1750 ha reserve is home to more than 740 different species of plants is a nature lover’s ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Directly translated from the Afrikaans, Hemel-en-Aarde means 'heaven-and-earth' and, certainly for those who live there, the valley is often described as, literally, Heaven on Earth. It is through this sumptuous valley that the Hermanus Wine Route ...
Beaches
Hermanus Beaches
Where? +/-2 hours drive from Cape Town on the south coast of the Cape. Includes: Onrus Beach, Grotto Beach, Kammabaai and Langbaai Beach. Go there for whale watching, sun bathing, swimming, angling, surfing. Being the whale watching capital of the ...
Golf Courses
Hermanus Golf Club
The course doesn’t only challenge however, you are rewarded, hole after hole, with panoramic views that overlook the sparkling ocean and adding to the charm of the course is the ability to see the seasonal whales splashing about as you go about your ...
Miscellaneous
Hermanus Hiking Trails
While most visitors to Hermanus have many things to do on their itinerary, most involving the whales that have made this town famous, there are many other activities on offer. One of these is surely the abundance of excellent and well maintained hiking ...
Landmarks
Hermanus New Harbour
Hermanus' New Harbour lies west of town, alongside the township Zwelihle and close to the western end of Westcliff Road. The well-known Old Harbour, by comparison, lies close to Gearing's Point - the town's main promenade, now strewn with outdoor ...
Cultural / Miscellaneous / Uniquely South African
Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what’s more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The popular town of Hermanus, connected directly to the Mother City by the R43 and N2, is famous for whale ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Hoys Koppie
By definition, a koppie is a small hill on an otherwise flat area, and Hoy’s Koppie certainly earns its name by this account. This little treasure is dramatic in its stature, beautiful for its fauna and flora, and thrilling to ...
Golf Courses
Kleinmond Golf Course
The immaculately maintained Kleinmond Golf Course is nestled in the raw beauty and natural abundance of the Overberg. Kleinmond is a small coastal village that stretches along a part of South Africa known as the Whale Coast. This locale, combined ...
Uniquely South African / Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route
Penguin Route
The diminutive African Penguin is found mainly on islands off our shoreline. It has also taken up residence amongst us in mainland colonies, like Boulders beach and Stony Point, both of which have become major tourist ...
Forests
Platbos Indigenous Forest
Just off the coast of Gansbaai you will find Africa's southernmost forest. Platbos is an ancient, indigenous forest that lies on the slopes of the Baviaanspoort Hills on the Grootbos Road just outside Stanford, the largest remaining fragment of the ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes / Popular Tourist Routes
Rotary Way
Rotary Way may be a short route, but it is one that showcases some of Hermanus’ loveliest views within a space of just a few kilometres. It is a partially tarred road and climbs 188 metres up the mountains and ...
Cape Whale Coast as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Arniston, Bettys Bay, Brenton On Sea, Dana Bay, De Hoop, De Kelders, Fisherhaven, Gansbaai, Glentana, Gordons Bay, Hawston, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, L'Agulhas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els, Sandbaai, Stanford, Struisbaai, Vermont, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Perivoli Lagoon House
Perivoli Lagoon House is set in a stunning, isolated, 140ha wilderness of colourful Fynbos biome, a stone's throw from the Klein River lagoon wit...
Marlin Manor
Staying at Marlin Manor will afford you a very unique experience at the southernmost tip of Africa, where the two oceans meet. Situated on 650m o...
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos is a 5 star private nature reserve that celebrates the wonders of the dramatic landscape of South Africa. Exclusive and secluded, guests...
De Mond Villa
De Mond Villa is a holiday home in De Hoop located on the edge of Ramsar Vlei. It has five en-suite bedrooms. There is a fully equipped kitchen, ...
Oceans Away 122
Oceans Away 122 is a luxurious architect designed villa made for entertaining and relaxing with an internal courtyard garden and opulent features...
Lavender Dreams 111
Lavender Dreams 111 offers Hermanus Accommodation in a beautiful architect designed luxury villa located on the beautiful Benguela Cove, listed a...
Pretty Belinda
Pretty Belinda is a holiday villa ideal for large-scale entertaining. Set in a child friendly, secure estate with 24 hour CCTV surveillance, pave...
Pringle Bay Beach House
Pringle Bay Beach House is a 4 bedroom self catering holiday home in Pringle Bay. The house sleeps up to eight guests in four en-suite bedrooms. ...
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