
Between June and November, Hermanus happens to be right on the migratory route for large numbers of calving humpback and southern right whales. It is arguably the best land-based place in the world to see these majestic creatures.
At other times the more adventurous may wish to cage dive with great white sharks. Or simply hike along the Cliff Path Walking Trail which takes in a number of good whale watching vistas and sandy beaches.
At all times, colourful Hermanus is within day-trip territory of Cape Town and an easy place to escape to.