Old Harbour

Hermanus



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Nearby Hermanus attractions

1. Old Harbour Museum

0.05 MILES

This museum doesn’t have a lot going for it, but outside there’s a display of old fishing boats and the admission fee includes entrance to the more…

2. Whale House Museum

0.11 MILES

There's lots of info on whales, including daily audiovisual shows. The admission fee is included in the ticket for the Old Harbour Museum and the…

3. Photographic Museum

0.11 MILES

There's a mildly interesting collection of photos from the Hermanus of yore at this small museum. The admission fee is included in the ticket for the Old…

4. Fernkloof Nature Reserve

2.13 MILES

This 15-sq-km reserve is wonderful if you’re interested in fynbos (literally 'fine bush' – shrubby plants with thin leaves). There’s a 60km network of…

5. Bouchard Finlayson

2.71 MILES

This picturesque winery is best known for its superlative pinot noir. As well as wine tasting, there are gentle walks through fynbos vegetation on the…

6. La Vierge

3.22 MILES

Offers tastings and lunch (mains R120 to R185) in its ubermodern winery decked out in hot pink and glass.

7. Newton Johnson

3.61 MILES

As with other wineries in the region, the pinot noir really shines here. The real star, though, is the superb restaurant (mains R150 to R200), which…

8. Creation

7.69 MILES

Best known for its various wine-pairing options, which include a superb brunch pairing (R495) as well as tea pairings (R435) and even a juice pairing for…

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