Our guidebook
Beaches
This beautiful beach stretches along the Voelklip area all the way to the river mouth and lagoon. It is perfect for relaxing beach walks and sunbathing. Public toilets and showers are available and life-guards are on duty for swimmers safety. Located within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
114 locals recommend
Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Grotto StreetThis beautiful beach stretches along the Voelklip area all the way to the river mouth and lagoon. It is perfect for relaxing beach walks and sunbathing. Public toilets and showers are available and life-guards are on duty for swimmers safety. Located within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
This smaller beach is a popular spot for young children and families. Public toilets, shower are available and life-guards on duty for safety. Located within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
20 locals recommend
Kammabaai Beach
5th AvenueThis smaller beach is a popular spot for young children and families. Public toilets, shower are available and life-guards on duty for safety. Located within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
This small beach offers green grass areas for bathers and families who prefer sand-free bathing as well as sandy fun. It has public toilets, showers and life-guards on duty for safety. Located within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
55 locals recommend
Voëlklip Beach
This small beach offers green grass areas for bathers and families who prefer sand-free bathing as well as sandy fun. It has public toilets, showers and life-guards on duty for safety. Located within walking distance or 2 minute drive.
Nature reserve
This lovely nature reserve offers picnic gardens and hiking trails to enjoy the local fauna and flora of the area and is located within a 5 minute drive from the accommodation
200 locals recommend
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
This lovely nature reserve offers picnic gardens and hiking trails to enjoy the local fauna and flora of the area and is located within a 5 minute drive from the accommodation
The scenic cliff path leads all the way from Voelkip to the new harbour in the town along side the ocean, past the beaches and cliffs and offer the most exquisite views over the ocean and through the fynbos. Great for relaxing walks and running.
12 locals recommend
Cliff Path Hiking Trail
Cliff PathThe scenic cliff path leads all the way from Voelkip to the new harbour in the town along side the ocean, past the beaches and cliffs and offer the most exquisite views over the ocean and through the fynbos. Great for relaxing walks and running.
Rotary way leads you up to beautiful viewing spots which overlook the entire town, mountain range and beach which curve along the ocean and stretches to Gansbaai
27 locals recommend
Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout
Rotary way leads you up to beautiful viewing spots which overlook the entire town, mountain range and beach which curve along the ocean and stretches to Gansbaai
Local Saturday market
This local country market is open on Saturdays from 8am - 2pm and offer stunning stalls with local produce, crafts, food, wine and craft beer. Children can play in the central play area and enjoy activities. The market is attended by the loyal local community and is a marvellous way to experience the spirit of the community.
76 locals recommend
Hermanus Country Market
Jose Burman DriveThis local country market is open on Saturdays from 8am - 2pm and offer stunning stalls with local produce, crafts, food, wine and craft beer. Children can play in the central play area and enjoy activities. The market is attended by the loyal local community and is a marvellous way to experience the spirit of the community.
Wine farms
The picturesque Hemel and Aarde valley is a breath-taking drive through the local wine valley, home to many prize winning wineries and pairing restaurants. The valley offers many glorious wine farms, open to visits, tastings and meals. For further information, visit: https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/hemel-en-aarde-wine-farms/
12 locals recommend
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyThe picturesque Hemel and Aarde valley is a breath-taking drive through the local wine valley, home to many prize winning wineries and pairing restaurants. The valley offers many glorious wine farms, open to visits, tastings and meals. For further information, visit: https://insideguide.co.za/cape-town/hemel-en-aarde-wine-farms/
Raka Wine
Stunning local wine farm open to tastings
This lovely local farm is open for wine tastings and offers a wonderful family friendly restaurant with play areas.
26 locals recommend
Stanford Hills Estate
This lovely local farm is open for wine tastings and offers a wonderful family friendly restaurant with play areas.
Whale Watching
Whale watching operators based in the Hermanus harbour. For more info, please check our file available at the accommodation.
32 locals recommend
Southern Right Charters
Whale watching operators based in the Hermanus harbour. For more info, please check our file available at the accommodation.
Whale watching operators based in the Gansbaai harbour. Personally recommended activity! For more info, please check our file available at the accommodation.
9 locals recommend
Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
3 Hawe WegWhale watching operators based in the Gansbaai harbour. Personally recommended activity! For more info, please check our file available at the accommodation.
Shark Cage Diving adventure
Well respected shark cage diving operator which is focussed on conservation and education, located in Kleinbaai. For more info, check our info booklet at the accommodation.
6 locals recommend
White Shark Diving Company
9 Kus DriveWell respected shark cage diving operator which is focussed on conservation and education, located in Kleinbaai. For more info, check our info booklet at the accommodation.
Adventure activities
This popular local adventure agency offers a variety of activities at reasonable rates.
Zip-lining, Quad Biking, Sandboarding and more
18 locals recommend
Sa Forest Adventures Hermanus
R320 Camphill RdThis popular local adventure agency offers a variety of activities at reasonable rates.
Zip-lining, Quad Biking, Sandboarding and more
A private big cat sanctuary dedicated to the rescue of wild cats. Daily tours available to view and learn about their variety of magnificent cats
31 locals recommend
Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
A private big cat sanctuary dedicated to the rescue of wild cats. Daily tours available to view and learn about their variety of magnificent cats
Horse back activity which offers a variety of trails through the beautiful wine valley.
7 locals recommend
Heaven and Earth Trails
Horse back activity which offers a variety of trails through the beautiful wine valley.
A slow river cruise down the picturesque Stanford river. The boat has barbeque facilities, tables, chairs, floating drag rings for those who wish to jump into the river and slowly drift along for the ride. The family run business is a local favourite and popular for family and function fun.
9 locals recommend
African Queen River Cruises
Caledon StreetA slow river cruise down the picturesque Stanford river. The boat has barbeque facilities, tables, chairs, floating drag rings for those who wish to jump into the river and slowly drift along for the ride. The family run business is a local favourite and popular for family and function fun.