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| Name | Hermanus - Cape Whale Coast |
| Video Uploader | Video From philmotronic |
| Upload Date | This Video Uploaded At 22-01-2014 10:40:26 |
| Video Discription | Hermanus is a town located along Walker Bay on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is famous for southern right whale watching during the southern winter and spring and is a popular retirement town. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre as early as June and usually depart in early December. They were once hunted in the nearby town of Betty's Bay, but are now protected to ensure the survival of the species. The Old Harbour Museum contains several exhibitions that explain the whaling industry, and the De Wetshuis Photo Museum houses an exhibition of photos by T D Ravenscroft that depicts the history of Hermanus. The Whale Museum houses a skeleton of a whale and an shows an audio-visual presentation of whales and dolphins twice daily. Hermanus is known as the best land-based whale watching destination in the world, plays host to thousands of visitors who flock to the seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment, watch the whales, enjoy the great food, the many activities and art & crafts markets. Hermanus Yacht Club is a popular yacht club in the Western Cape amongst the yachting community. The Hermanus Golf Club in Eastcliff is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country. Grotto Beach is the largest beach in Hermanus and has also been proclaimed a "Blue Flag" beach which ensures its preservation as a world heritage site. Other beaches include Voëlklip, Onrus, Kammabaai and Langbaai. Hermanus has since August 1992 the world's only Whale Crier who sounds his kelp horn to announce where whales have been sighted. Hermanus hosts an annual whale festival at the end of September, to celebrate the returning of the southern right whales to this bay during the calving and mating season. Hermanus is also famous to locals for its historic Windsor Hotel, Marine Hotel, various fishermen's cottages and old harbour. w8hGMroeBwI |
| Category | Travel & Events |
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