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Things to see in Hermanus (South Africa): 12 places and when to go
Hermanus is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (7), Nature (3), Wildlife (2). The best known are Walker Bay, Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Danger Point Lighthouse. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -34.4096, 19.2299
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (7) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1) · With kids (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- CPT Cape Town, 75 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hermanus
The places in and around Hermanus, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Walker BayBody of water12 km
- Fernkloof Nature ReserveNature reserve in South Africa4.3 km
- Danger Point LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa25 km
- Harold Porter National Botanical GardenConservation area at Betty's Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa28 km
- Bartho EksteenWinery1.6 km
- Bouchard FinlaysonWinery3.3 km
- Creation WinesWinery12 km
- Genevieve MCCWinery15 km
- Hamilton RusselWinery2.4 km
- Old Harbour MuseumMuseum1.7 km
- Southern RightWinery1.0 km
- WhalehavenWinery2.7 km
When to go to Hermanus
The best time to visit Hermanus is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:04
- FebBest time13:14
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:08
- MayPossible10:12
- JunPossible9:43
- JulBest time9:55
- AugBest time10:43
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:53
- NovBest time13:50
- DecBest time14:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 43. In January, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hermanus
The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT, Cape Town), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lambrechts Road29 places56 km
- Annandale Road71 places57 km
- Fish Hoek22 places80 km
- Paarl34 places83 km
- Durbanville10 places83 km
- Worcester, South Africa20 places88 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hermanus?
The best known: Walker Bay, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Danger Point Lighthouse, Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hermanus?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 43.
How do you get to Hermanus?
The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hermanus as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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