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Food scene
Ocean Basket Hermanus offers Mediterranean style seafood at exceptional prices.
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Ocean Basket
Main RoadOcean Basket Hermanus offers Mediterranean style seafood at exceptional prices.
Whether it's a croissant and coffee under an umbrella on the pavement, breakfast in the stunning courtyard or a rainy day lunch in the cozy indoors, the friendly staff and owners, the ambiance and food cannot be beaten. The standard is consistently high.
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Appetite Knight @ The Gallery Cafe
22 High StWhether it's a croissant and coffee under an umbrella on the pavement, breakfast in the stunning courtyard or a rainy day lunch in the cozy indoors, the friendly staff and owners, the ambiance and food cannot be beaten. The standard is consistently high.
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Pear Tree Restaurant in Hermanus was established in 2015 and has become a firm favourite of visitors and locals alike. With a focus on fresh, modern dishes and a wide range of dishes on the menu including many seafood, vegetarian and vegan options, Pear Tree offers casual dining with food that surpasses expectations.
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Pear Tree Bistro
81 Marine DrPear Tree Restaurant in Hermanus was established in 2015 and has become a firm favourite of visitors and locals alike. With a focus on fresh, modern dishes and a wide range of dishes on the menu including many seafood, vegetarian and vegan options, Pear Tree offers casual dining with food that surpasses expectations.
Sightseeing
Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometres in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 824m.
Activities in Fernkloof
Walk; Run; Cycle on the Yellow route; Birdwatch; Photograph; Picnic; Discover fantastic flowers; Enjoy great views; Stay in the Galpin Mountain Hut; Buy local plants; Go geocaching; --or just sit and soak up the beauty!
Walking trails
A 60 km network of paths traverses the Reserve.
Maps and brochures are available at the Visitors’ Centre or the Fernkloof Nursery.
The colour coded paths are well graded and signposted. Occasional benches allow for rest and an opportunity to enjoy magnificent views over Walker Bay.
Choose from paths that take you to the heights of Aasvoelkop at 824m or follow the lower level contour paths that take you from Vogelgat Nature Reserve in the east through to Rotary Way in the west.
A popular walk for youngsters is the 800m path from the Visitors’ Centre to the waterfall. This also follows a stream through a narrow stretch of forest. There is a bench by the little waterfall and a forest pool.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times and are only permitted on the lower path BLUE route.
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Fernkloof naturreservat
Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometres in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 824m.
Activities in Fernkloof
Walk; Run; Cycle on the Yellow route; Birdwatch; Photograph; Picnic; Discover fantastic flowers; Enjoy great views; Stay in the Galpin Mountain Hut; Buy local plants; Go geocaching; --or just sit and soak up the beauty!
Walking trails
A 60 km network of paths traverses the Reserve.
Maps and brochures are available at the Visitors’ Centre or the Fernkloof Nursery.
The colour coded paths are well graded and signposted. Occasional benches allow for rest and an opportunity to enjoy magnificent views over Walker Bay.
Choose from paths that take you to the heights of Aasvoelkop at 824m or follow the lower level contour paths that take you from Vogelgat Nature Reserve in the east through to Rotary Way in the west.
A popular walk for youngsters is the 800m path from the Visitors’ Centre to the waterfall. This also follows a stream through a narrow stretch of forest. There is a bench by the little waterfall and a forest pool.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times and are only permitted on the lower path BLUE route.
The Hermanus cliff path hugs the coastline and offers a 12km path for walkers and hikers alike. Start near the new harbour and enjoy a visual journey along the beautiful rugged coastline to Grotto beach, this path offers many benches to sit and watch the whales or to enjoy ocean views.
The entire cliff path is protected within the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, proclaimed in 2000, in a bid to protect the fragile ecosystem alongside Walker Bay.
This famous cliff path was Originally built by the Hermanus Botanical Society, but today this cliff path is looked after by a voluntary group of local residents, known as the Cliff Path Management Group.
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Cliff Path
Cliff PathThe Hermanus cliff path hugs the coastline and offers a 12km path for walkers and hikers alike. Start near the new harbour and enjoy a visual journey along the beautiful rugged coastline to Grotto beach, this path offers many benches to sit and watch the whales or to enjoy ocean views.
The entire cliff path is protected within the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, proclaimed in 2000, in a bid to protect the fragile ecosystem alongside Walker Bay.
This famous cliff path was Originally built by the Hermanus Botanical Society, but today this cliff path is looked after by a voluntary group of local residents, known as the Cliff Path Management Group.