Hermanus - Hoy's Koppie a historical site Hermanus overlooking Walkerbay
One of the first regular visitors to Hermanus was Sir William Hoy, General Manager of the Railways. He ensured the natural beauty of Hermanus would stay unspoilt by blocking any attempt to extend the Bot River railway line to the village. His legacy lives on in the Hermanus Station that has no lines or trains and the hill that lies in the middle of the village, Hoy's Koppie, where he and his wife are buried.
Panoramic view from Hoy's Koppie, Hermanus
Hermanus, South Africa. 5 March 2016
Pasella ontdek Hermanus en Hoy se Koppie
Pasella kuier in Hermanus en leer meer oor dié seedorpie se geskiedenis en besoek sy treinsatasie sonder 'n trein.
Hermanus views from the top of Hoy's Koppie
Once you have hiked up to the top of Hoy's Koppie, you have amazing 360 degrees view of Hermanus.
Hermanus Travel Guide - South Africa Memorable Time
Hermanus Travel Guide - South Africa Memorable Time
Hermanus is situated at South Africa's south coast, near the Garden Route. Hermanus, a picturesque seaside town situated in the Overberg area and on Walker Bay, is a popular holiday village close to Cape Town. Two words come to mind: holiday & Southern Right whale watching.
The town, embraced by majestic mountaintops, is most famous for being the home of the Southern Right Whale. Every year these gentle creatures of the sea migrate along the coast of South Africa with Walker Bay as one of their destinations, to calve and nurture their young.
From the harbour of Hermanus, boat trips depart on a regular basis to see these majestic whales from up-close. One can also stay ashore as Hermanus is the best land based whale watching destination in South Africa, and possibly the world, especially during the Hermanus Whale Festival.
Apart from whale watching, the area of Hermanus boasts some excellent holiday accommodation such as the Misty Waves. Also, plenty of possibilities to spend the day in an active way: hiking, fishing, boating, horse back riding, and more.
Hermanus is around 1.5 hours drive from Cape Town Airport or 2 hours drive from the centre of Cape Town. Follow the N2 eastwards from Cape Town or westwards when coming from George and leave it near Caledon to join the R43. Alternatively, if coming from Cape Town, join the R44 at Somerset West to drive via the beautiful coastal road that takes you through Gordon's Bay, Betty's Bay (stop off at the penguin colony here if you have time) and Kleinmond and links up with the R43. The centre of Hermanus is compact and can be explored on foot from most of the guesthouses.
Hermanus is in the Cape Floristic Region and thus has one of the highest plant diversity levels in the world. The principal vegetation type of this region is Fynbos, a mixture of evergreen shrub-like plants with small firm leaves. In the local Fernkloof Nature Reserve, 1,474 plant species have thus far been collected and identified.
Grotto Beach is the largest beach in Hermanus and has also been proclaimed a Blue Flag beach. Blue flag beaches meet international Environment, Safety and Management criteria. Other beaches with Blue Flag status include Voëlklip, Onrus, Kammabaai, Langbaai, and Hawston.
Hermanus hosts an annual whale festival at the end of September, to celebrate the calving and mating season. Eco-Tourism is the main theme of the Hermanus whale festival with the Eco-Marine Village. Residents and visitors celebrate the migration of Southern Right Whales and other marine wildlife with ocean-themed activities and exhibitions, emphasising education and environmentally responsible adventures and activities. Prior to this main whale festival a Kalfiefees (or Calf Festival) is held, to welcome the first whales (usually in August). Both festivals are characterised by food and craft stalls, environmental presentations and South African drama productions.
A lot o see in Hermanus such as :
Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Shark Academy
Hermanus Country Market
Voelklip Beach
Whale Watching Hermanus
Hoy's Koppie
Whale Watching with Hermanus Whale Watchers
Hermanus New Harbour
Hermanus Tours
Hermanus Tourism Bureau
Gearing's Point
Hermanuspietersfontein
Langbaai Beach
Kammabaai Beach
Whale Museum
Kwaaiwater Road
Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Onrus Beach
Sievers Point
De Wet's Huis Photo Museum
Sandbaai Beach
Klein River Lagoon
Vermont Salt Pan
Hawston Beach
( Hermanus - South Africa ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Hermanus . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Hermanus - South Africa
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Old Habour in Hermanus, the start of a fishesrman's town
The Old Harbour Open-Air Museum is a provincial heritage site. It is unique in that apparently it is one of only two fishing harbours in the world that has been conserved in tact. Remnants of the vibrant fishing industry are seen everywhere. It is the axis around which the fishing village of Hermanus developed.
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Penny flying in Hermanus.
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Pasella kuier in die kusdorp Hermanus | FULL EPISODE
Hierdie week in Pasella kuier ons op die kusdorp, Hermanus. Ons bereik nuwe hoogtes saam met akteur, Greg Kriek. Stormers rugbyspeler, Kobus van Wyk, skuif sy hoogtevrees eenkant saam met Sean-Marco. Ons kuier saam met ‘n ikoon van die Afrikaanse musiekwêreld, liedjieboer, Anton Goosen en Hermanus se inwoners sit ‘n Passiespele vir Paasfees op die planke.
Pasella fokus op Hermanus Ou Hawe
Hermanus is 'n heelrike en pragtige vakansiespeelplek. Op Pasella fokus ons op die geskiedenis van die Ou Hawe in die middedorp. Crystal gesels saam met Esje du Toit, die skrywer van Hermanus Stories 1 & 2, en vind meer uit oor dié dorp se geskiedenis.
Pasella visits the Northern Cape's Abalone Farm
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Pasella kuier op die kusdorp Hermanus
Hierdie week in Pasella kuier ons op die kusdorp, Hermanus. Ons bereik nuwe hoogtes saam met akteur, Greg Kriek. Stormers rugbyspeler, Kobus van Wyk, skuif sy hoogtevrees eenkant saam met Sean-Marco. Ons kuier saam met ‘n ikoon van die Afrikaanse musiekwêreld, liedjieboer, Anton Goosen en Hermanus se inwoners sit ‘n Passiespele vir Paasfees op die planke.
Pasella besoek die KZN se Weenen
Candice gaan kuier in die tweede oudste dorpie in KZN - Weenen.
Ons is in KwaZulu-Natal so 200km noordwes van Durban langs die Boesmansrivier - ‘n sytak van die Tugela. Weenen is gestig in 1839 en tans woon hier so 3000 mense. Candice verken die dorp en vind meer uit oor Weenen se geskiedenis en die area se natuurskoon.
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Vacant Land For Sale in Hermanus Heights, Hermanus, South Africa for ZAR R 820 000
Chas Everitt - Whale Coast
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Slightly elevated plot close to schools and town. Pristine suburb where the guinea fowls and francolins have right of way. Mountain views / view of Hoys Koppie. Go double storey and you will see the sea!!
Situated between the mountain and the world famous 27 hole Hermanus Golf Course lies the pristine and beautiful upmarket suburb of Hermanus Heights where the guinea fowls and francolins have right of way! Many of the streets are tree lined and homeowners proudly care for their attractive gardens and manicured verges. The residents feel safe to walk their dogs, jog and cycle in the area on a daily basis. There is also a 24 hour security patrol system manned by SAFE.
The Fernkloof Nature Reserve situated behind Hermanus Heights covers 1800 ha in the Kleinrivier Mountains. Everyone can hike/walk in this unique reserve. There are many trails and each have spectacular coastal and mountain views with a variety of fauna and flora.
The Fernkloof Farmers' Market is held each Saturday at the local cricket ground next to Bosko Church from 8 - 1pm. There are many stalls offering home made jams, honey, wine, plants, vegetables, bread & cakes, biltong to mention only a few. Crowds of locals and visitors meet there every Saturday for breakfast or just pancakes and coffee. Live music adds to the atmosphere! So bring your kids and dogs along, everyone is welcome!
Also close by are the following places of worship: Church of England, Catholic Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Synogogue. The United Church is a little further and nearer to town.
When the peak Summer season in Hermanus comes around and the town is packed with visitors and traffic, take a drive up to Hermanus Heights and experience the peace and tranquility there. You will be surprised!!
For more information please contact:
Name: Denise Delport
Tel: 028 312 1019
Cell: 082 555 4633
Email: denise.d@everitt.co.za
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Pasella besoek drie Duitse dorpies in KZN
Pasella aanbieder Paul kuier by drie dorpies in KZN wat ontstaan het toe Duitse setlaars daar gaan boer het met katoen - Harburg, Wartburg en New Hanover.
Ons bekyk hoe hul kultuur, argitektuur, taal en kos die area tot vandag nog beinvloed.
Pasella besoek Barkly-Wes, 'n dorp van eerstes
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Hermanus Part 1: Whale Watching RoadTrip
Hermanus is a peaceful seaside village about an hour and a half away from Cape Town. Hermanus offers some of the best whale watching opportunities in the world both from land and sea, but there are many many other fun activities to keep you busy in Hermanus.
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Pasella loer in by Bianca Le Grange
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4.0 Bedroom Residential For Sale in Eastcliff, Hermanus, South Africa for ZAR R 2 695 000
Chas Everitt - Whale Coast
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Bedrooms: 4.0
Bathrooms: 3.0
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Price: R 2 695 000
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Gracious dwelling built in the 50's offering loads of accommodation. Two road frontages - stunning tree lined streets. 3 Bedrooms plus outside guest bedroom en-suite. Large lounge (with fireplace) and separate diningroom plus a family / TV room - with potential to convert into a granny flat. Kitchen has a separate scullery / laundry. Maid's room and bathroom. Lovely North facing courtyard with under roof patio and braai. View of Hoy's Koppie. 3 Car garage.
This leafy area is one of the most sought after older suburbs of Hermanus. Located close to town, the golf course and the sea front. The Eastcliff Village Shopping Centre offers a Spar Mini-market, hairdresser, clothing boutique, bookshop, liquor store and coffeeshop / restaurant. The Hermanus High School and the Hermanus Private School are within walking / cycling distance of this area as well as various places of worship.
Hermanus has grown from a rustic old fishermen's village to being acknowledged by the World Wildlife Foundation as one of the twelve best places in the world to view whales. From its rocky cliffs, whales can be seen from as close as 10 metres away. Not only that, but it is the only place in the world where you can watch the whales and, with sonar link up, hear their calls at the same time. The South Right whales start arriving in Walker Bay from June and leave again by December. However, the peak whale season, when sightings are guaranteed on a daily basis, is during September and October. Breeding season is August and September and the whale population peaks in Walker Bay during October.
We boast beautiful walks in the mountain amongst indigenous flowers such as proteas and fynbos. Hermanus is also very popular for abalone, crayfish and deep sea diving, paragliding, home crafts and wine tasting (there are many premier wine estates in the area). Excellent restaurants from sea front bistros, quaint fisherman's cottages to the more upmarket. Every September we host a Whale Festival which surpasses records each year and bring visitors from all over the world.
For more information please contact:
Name: Denise Delport
Tel: 028 312 1019
Cell: 082 555 4633
Email: denise.d@everitt.co.za
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