Activities

First Friday Night Art Walk

First Fridays’ in Hermanus is our part of a worldwide initiative to make art and art galleries more accessible to the public. On the first Friday of every month, the eleven art galleries in the centre of Hermanus remain open until 8pm.

Fynarts Festival

A unique Celebration of South African Arts. Ten days packed with Art Exhibitions, Music, Literature, Photography, Illustrated Talks, Discussions, Interviews, Gastronomy and Award-winning Wine.

Sandbaai Kalfiefees

The Hermanus Kalfiefees is a highly anticipated cultural festival which coincides with the arrival of the Southern Right Whales, which is why the festival was given its name. The annual six-day event takes place in Onrus annually during August.

Apart from the star attractions, the Southern right whales, the Afrikaans-centred festival showcases the local talent - from productions and exhibitions to musical performances and topical discussions.

Hermanus Whale Festival

Held annually to herald and celebrate the arrival of our beloved Southern Right Whales, the Hermanus Whale Festival is usually held toward the end of September. The enormously popular festival is well attended by visitors from far and wide creating a welcome buzz to wake up Hermanus from its winter slumber.

Other Noteworthy Festivals

• Hermanus Wine and Food Festival
• Mountain Run
• The Wildflower Festival

Hermanus Golf Course is one of the finest and scenic golf courses on the Whale Coast offering a 27 hole course. See more for options of other courses nearby.

• Arabella Golfing Estate
  Golf Club (Bookings are to be made in advance)
  028 284 9383
  Restaurants and Spa
  028 284 0000
• Hermanus Golf Course
  The Hermanus Golf Course is located on Main Road.
  Travel through the town centre and you will find the entrance to the Hermanus Golf Course on the left hand side, a kilometre or two further.
  Type: Parkland
  Holes: 27
  Par: 72
  Hire Facilities: Clubs, trolleys, drive carts, caddies
  Practice Facilities: Driving range, putting and chipping greens
  The Club has a shop, a bar and restaurant/halfwaystop.
  For bookings please call the Hermanus Golf Club on
  Tel: 028 312 1954
• Kleinbaai Golf Course (Gansbaai)
  Tel: 028 384 1441
• Kleinmond Golf Club
  Tel: 028 271 3525

Abagold Abalone Farm

Join a tour of a working abalone farm in the heart of the South African abalone industry right here in Hermanus. See, feel and sample this delicacy right here on our doorstep.

Cliff Paths

The famous Cliff Paths of Hermanus must be one of the most scenic and talked about paths in the world. One of the greatest places from which to whale watch in season time. The paths meander along the rugged coastline from the new harbour in Hermanus all the way, for almost 12 kms, ending at the mouth of the Klein River.

Hoy's Koppie

Take a walk up Hoy's Koppie for an incredible panoramic view of the whole of Hermanus and Walker Bay. This is the most incredible photo opportunity you could possibly have in Hermanus. Learn more about Sir William Hoy and his wife who lie buried at the top of Hoy's koppie.

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

The Fernkloof Nature Reserve which covers 18 square kilometers in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 842 m. A network of 60 km of hiking trails for all levels of fitness and a prolific display of Fynbos throughout.

Old Harbour Museum

Conserving the heritage of the Greater Hermanus and surroundings by collections, exhibitions, conservation and education.

SANSA Space Science Centre

SANSA leads the Space Science Programme and is a key player in the South African National Antarctic Programme with several on-going space science and space weather related projects in Antarctica, as well as Marion and Gough Island. The Space Science Directorate of SANSA is host to the only Space Weather Centre in Africa providing early warnings and forecasts on space weather activity, playing an important role in protecting satellite technology, communication and navigation systems.