Whale Coast · Walker Bay
Hermanus
Whales from the shore
Renowned for land-based whale watching, with cliff paths above Walker Bay, galleries and fresh seafood.
Between June and November southern right whales gather in Walker Bay, often close enough to watch from the cliffs.
Walk the famous cliff paths, browse the art galleries, and eat fresh seafood looking out over the ocean.
Hermanus, in context.
- Region
- Whale Coast · Walker Bay
- Position
- 34°25.12′S 19°14.07′E
- Distance
- 93 km from the City Bowl, as the crow flies
- Season
- Whale season · June to November
- Getting there
- Most of our journeys include pickup from your Cape Town accommodation
Journeys that go here
All tours
Travel notes
- Driving
- South Africa drives on the left. Our journeys include transport, so you won't need a car for them.
- Time zone
- South African Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2. No daylight saving.
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR). Prices on this site are in rand.
- Weather
- Cape weather changes quickly, especially on the mountain and the coast. Bring a warm layer, even in summer.
Next stop · City Bowl & Atlantic Seaboard
Cape Town
Hermanus, your way.
Tell us when you'll be in the Cape and we'll plan your time in Hermanus — on its own or as part of a longer trip.