Whale Holiday Accommodation - Vermont, Onrus and Hermanus
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We cater for all your individual needs from...a large informal family home to a quant nature lovers cottage...
Our houses and cottages are situated in Hermanus and surrounding areas, with houses in Hermanus, Onrus and Vermont.....
We cater for all your individual needs from...a large informal family home to a quant nature lovers cottage...
Our houses and cottages are situated in Hermanus and surrounding areas, with houses in Hermanus, Onrus and Vermont.....
Hermanus is situated in the heart of the Cape Whale Coast about 120km from Cape Town and is most easily reached by car in a proximity of a 90 minutes journey.There are two routes, one is the N2 that takes you over Sir Lowry's Pass. The pass drops you down in the Overberg's breathtaking patchwork quilt to the Riviersonderend mountains.
The other road is the R44 and it takes you on the scenic sea route past small seaside towns of Bettys Bay, Kleinmond, Rooi Els and Pringel Bay, set in breathtaking splendour.
Hermanus offers long stretches of soft white sand beaches with small intimate rock-protected coves and spectacular wave action.
Hermanus has the most beautiful beaches in South Africa, come and enjoy sunset strolls along Grotto and Onrus beach.
A section of Grotto Beach now boasts a Blue Flag, offering bathers and sun worshippers international standard facilities which includes life surfers, security guards and spotless cloakrooms. Grotto Beach stretches all the way around Walker Bay through Stanford to the little town of De Kelders and Kleinbaai - a solid five hour walk. About a kilometre from Grotto towards Hermanus is the grassed and terraced Voëlklip beach, popular with the younger generation who enjoys surfing and bodyboarding. Onrus beach about 10 km from Voelklip is ideal for the family looking for a safe lagoon for young children to enjoy and pristine white beaches. Vermont next to Onrus offers spectacular nature trails along the seashore with private, clean tidal pools for safe swimming.
The other road is the R44 and it takes you on the scenic sea route past small seaside towns of Bettys Bay, Kleinmond, Rooi Els and Pringel Bay, set in breathtaking splendour.
Hermanus offers long stretches of soft white sand beaches with small intimate rock-protected coves and spectacular wave action.
Hermanus has the most beautiful beaches in South Africa, come and enjoy sunset strolls along Grotto and Onrus beach.
A section of Grotto Beach now boasts a Blue Flag, offering bathers and sun worshippers international standard facilities which includes life surfers, security guards and spotless cloakrooms. Grotto Beach stretches all the way around Walker Bay through Stanford to the little town of De Kelders and Kleinbaai - a solid five hour walk. About a kilometre from Grotto towards Hermanus is the grassed and terraced Voëlklip beach, popular with the younger generation who enjoys surfing and bodyboarding. Onrus beach about 10 km from Voelklip is ideal for the family looking for a safe lagoon for young children to enjoy and pristine white beaches. Vermont next to Onrus offers spectacular nature trails along the seashore with private, clean tidal pools for safe swimming.
Whale Festival
Celebration of Spring is very festive in Hermanus, where the annual Whale Festival is held to celebrate the arrival of the magnificent Southern Right Whales. They visit Walker Bay to calve and mate every year. For a few days each September, Hermanus is transformed. Thousands of visitors arrive to enjoy the arts and enviro-experience that is the Whale Festival.
What can you do....
Boat based Whale Watching
Don't miss the amazing experience of boat based whale watching. Hermanus has three licensed operators to approach whales within 50 metres. At any other time all boats are instructed te keep to a minimum of 300 metres from a whale. Onrus/Vermont and Hermanus are also famous for being able to watch these magestic animals from shore.
Hiking in the beautiful Overberg mountains and area
Beautiful scenic paths in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, cliff paths along the beach and in the mountains introduces one to the beautiful nature and famous fynbos.
Beautiful scenic paths in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, cliff paths along the beach and in the mountains introduces one to the beautiful nature and famous fynbos.
Snorkling/Diving or Shark cage diving
Various reefs may be explored by scuba divers from the New harbour, where a diving schools offers training. The whole Overberg coastline is ideal for snorkling. Wonderful fish species can be explored. Shark cage diving is very popular in the area.
Various reefs may be explored by scuba divers from the New harbour, where a diving schools offers training. The whole Overberg coastline is ideal for snorkling. Wonderful fish species can be explored. Shark cage diving is very popular in the area.
Surfing and Body boarding
Hermanus/Onrus/Sandbaai offers some of the best surfing beaches. Do not forget to visit Tribal Surf Shop at the Onrus Trading Post, main Road Onrus or contact them on 028 316 3861. All surfing gear, equipment and clothing at very affordable prices. For more enquiries: Call Ansie on 084 205 8658 or Marilise on 082 458 4578 or send and e-mail to: whaleholiday@gmail.com
Hermanus/Onrus/Sandbaai offers some of the best surfing beaches. Do not forget to visit Tribal Surf Shop at the Onrus Trading Post, main Road Onrus or contact them on 028 316 3861. All surfing gear, equipment and clothing at very affordable prices. For more enquiries: Call Ansie on 084 205 8658 or Marilise on 082 458 4578 or send and e-mail to: whaleholiday@gmail.com
