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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.
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Grotto Beach (Blue Flag)
Grotto Street
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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.
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.
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Kammabaai Beach
5th Avenue
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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.
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.
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Voëlklip Beach
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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
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Reserbasyon ng Kalikasan ng Fernkloof
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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.
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Cliff Path Hiking Trail
Cliff Path
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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.
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
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Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout
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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.
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Pamilihan ng Bansa ng Hermanus
Jose Burman Drive
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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.

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/
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Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
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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/
Stunning local wine farm open to tastings
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Raka Wine
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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.
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Stanford Hills Estate
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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.
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Southern Right Charters
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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.
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Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
3 Hawe Weg
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Whale 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.
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White Shark Diving Company
9 Kus Drive
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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.

Adventure activities

This popular local adventure agency offers a variety of activities at reasonable rates. Zip-lining, Quad Biking, Sandboarding and more
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Sa Forest Adventures Hermanus
R320 Camphill Rd
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This 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
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Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
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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.
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Heaven and Earth Trails
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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.
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African Queen River Cruises
Caledon Street
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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.