Hermanus is well known for being the best land-based whale watching spot in the world. The whales are there from about May to December, coming to calve and rest. The beaches are spectacular, and from Voelklip beach you can walk the entire length of the Hermanus coastline on a cliff path, with wonderful views of the sea and mountains. The Raed-na-Gael mountains are close to the house and within 15 minutes you can be on a contour path or zig-zagging upwards to the top of the mountain. Although it is often seen as a holiday town, Hermanus does have all the facilities one might need or want e.g. Pick 'n Pay, Woolworths, a good hospital, restaurants, great shopping. There is a Whale Festival in the September school holidays and a Passion Play in Afrikaans in the Old Harbour every year on Good Friday night. The local farmer's market (every Saturday) has an amazing range of craft and organic produce.
Local Attractions: Shark Cage Diving | Whale Watching Popular Attractions and Events near Summerwood:
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Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners Driving Directions: N2 From Cape Town, take the N2. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. After Houw Hoek Farm stall (on your right)take the Hermanus turnoff (about 5 minutes after Houw Hoek) to your left. Follow the road until you get into Hermanus. Voelklip is on the other side of Hermanus, i.e not on the Cape Town side. Go through the town of Hermanus until you reach the large traffic circle and keep straight. you are now on 7th street which is a double carriageway. Continue past the Friendly 711 store on your left and until you see signs for Grotto Beach. At 10th AVENUE turn right and turn immediately right again into 8th STREET. In Voelklip, all avenues run down to the sea and streets run parallel to the sea. Summerwood is the second last house on the right, with a green roof and lots of trees. |
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Nearby Attractions: Hermanus Whale Watching Hermanus Harbour Museum Die Plaat Whale Whatching De Kelders Cliffs Great White Shark Tours
Nearby Places: Milkwood Lodge Hermanus Beach House Hermanus Beach Villa Lavender Manor Guest Lodge 69 8th Street Beach House
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