Franschhoek to Hermanus in a day
The Race to the Sea covered 100 miles on gravel from Franschhoek to Hermanus. A rider’s dream (they say!). The event took place on 4 September with a route of 164km to finish at Benguela Cove, Hermanus. Continue reading...
Cape Whale Coast Tourism Month 2021: Reigniting Western Cape experiences
This exhibition at the Whale House Museum is one of eleven projects supported by our Tourism Product Development Fund which we launched last year, contributing almost R6 million to supporting new or existing tourism products and experiences especially in our rural and coastal towns across the Western Cape. ...
Kfm Best of the Cape Awards: Overberg Winners
The 2021 Kfm Best of the Cape Awards recognised local businesses, entrepreneurs, places, people, activities and services in 30 categories. The Overberg had finalists in 11 categories and won 6 categories: Adventure – Southern Right Charters, Hermanus Corner Shop – Soetmuisberg, Bredasdorp Farm Stall – Houw Hoek, Bot River Market – Hermanus Country Market Pet friendly eatery - The Milkwood Restaurant and Beach Hut, Onrus Wedding Venue – Murasie, Baardskeerdersbos The competition brought acknowledgement to the business owners and staff who have worked hard during extremely tough conditions the past 18...
CapeNature Access Week 13 – 20 September 2021
September marks Tourism Month and CapeNature invites you to join in the celebrations. The entity will provide free access to the public during its 7th annual Access Week, from 13 - 20 September 2021. This once-in-a-year opportunity gives visitors a chance to participate in activities ranging from experiencing historical cultural sites, hiking, picnicking to mountain biking and birdwatching. Visitors to CapeNature will enjoy free day entry (excluding overnight stays) at the reserves in the Overberg. The waiver will NOT apply to the Whale Trail, select landowners, partners, or concessions (including canopy...
Hermanus Accommodation as per Inside Guide
Occupying pride of place on Walker Bay’s spectacular sunshine coast, Hermanus is widely known as the best land-based whale-watching destination in the world! There is an impressive array of places to stay, excellent seafood restaurants to feast at, a sprinkling of bars, quirky boutiques and galleries, and a bountiful Saturday morning farmer’s market that brims with the freshest and most delicious local produce in the area. Continue reading...
September is Tourism Month
The Cape Whale Coast is ready to welcome visitors. Although there will not be an official Whale Festival, the whales have arrived and Hermanus is putting up a great show to make sure visitors are entertained and kept busy. We start the week with a First Friday Art Walk on Friday. Galleries extend opening hours this Friday and invite all to visit the 22 art galleries and toast to the new season while engaging with the artists. Have a look at our Facebook for events updates and keep up with...
South Africa’s oceans are bursting with life
South Africa’s oceans are bursting with marine life. CNN visited Hermanus for a trip out at Walker Bay at the start of the 2021 Southern Right whale watching season and this is what they saw. Continue reading...
Radi Interview with Heart FM
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