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City Hermanus

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Overberg)
Category: Places :: City

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Hermanus lies along the south coast of the Western Cape, about 115km from Cape Town. The coastal town is full of beauty and charm, with upmarket shops, great accommodation and endless adventure options. Hermanus is famous for its whales, and is the best land-based whale watching destination in the world. It is also home to the world's only Whale Crier, and in September they host the very popular Whale festival. Grotto Beach is the largest beach in town and has been proclaimed a world heritage site.

Contact [ correction ]
Address : Hermanus Tourism Bureau, Old Station Building, Mitchell Street, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Postal : P.O. Box 117, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Contact : Hermanus Tourism Bureau
Tel : +27(0)28 312 2629
Fax : +27(0)28 313 0305
Email : Click Here
Website : Click Here

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Police Station : Yes

Petrol : Yes


Facilities : Shopping Centre, Shops, Lodging, Restaurant, Tyre Repair, Tyre Sales

Activities [ correction ]
Quad Bikes, 4WD Trails, Wine Tasting, Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Horse Trails, Fishing, Swimming, Diving, Sandboarding, Sea_Kayaking, Boat Trips, Bird Watching, Whale or Dolphin Watching

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“Hermanus was first named Hermanuspietersfontein derived from Hermanus Pieters, a sheep farmer of Dutch descent, who farmed at a freshwater spring where the town is now sited. The town was founded in 1855 and the name was shortened in 1904 after it was declared a municipality. ” - Chris Smit, 2012/07/08

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