Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
New botanical art illustrations presents Africa’s first florilegium at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.… Read More Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
Category: Cape Whale Coast
Enlighten Education Trust – 20th Celebration
Enlighten Education Trust has been making a difference to Overberg education for 20 years. This year the manager Magriet Peter decided to introduce an annual lecture based on education related topics. The first lecture was held on 28 July 2022 in Hermanus and Professor Jonathan Jansen travelled from Stellenbosch to deliver an inspirational talk and… Read More Enlighten Education Trust – 20th Celebration
Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
In the warmth of the winter afternoon sun, on the verandha of the luxury Abalone Guest House, actor Andre Roodman discussed the latest publication of Pringle Bay resident and versatile author Gerard Scholtz. This discussion is part of the Hermanus FynArts programme of which Gerard has been part since inception 9 years ago. Gerard has… Read More Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES: Interesting facts about whales that visit Walker Bay
Why do Southern Rights calve here in Walker Bay? As is the case for the Southern Cape Coast, the Walker Bay waters are warm enough to sustain the new-born whale calves. Although research is not certain about the longevity of Southern Rights the estimation is that they can live to be 100 years old. In… Read More SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES: Interesting facts about whales that visit Walker Bay
Chef Rudolph Blaauw, The Marine Hotel
Rudi Blaauw returns to The Marine Hotel, Hermanus, as head chef.… Read More Chef Rudolph Blaauw, The Marine Hotel
February for visiting wineries
On the first day of February our President gave to us… the freedom to visit our beaches, the allowance to frequent wineries and enjoy a drink at restaurants and wine bars. With these easing of lockdown regulations there will be many firsts for 2021 as I trot off tomorrow to my favourite swimming spot at… Read More February for visiting wineries
Overberg Hikes: Spooknek, Kleinmond
On Sundays I always have to urge to head for the mountains. Almost always that is. There are days that I just wish to stay in with a coffee and move over to the beach armed with a book. On the fourth Sunday in January I got up early to do a virtual walk as… Read More Overberg Hikes: Spooknek, Kleinmond
Down by the Kleinmond Harbour
What will you find down by the water’s edge in Kleinmond’s Harbour? Sunset Cafe 🍦 for vegan, diabetic, lactose free and the usual ice cream. Roderick Resandt’s Vannie Hoek for freshest fish
Stanford Valley Hiking
From Stanford Valley – 12kms from Stanford – there is a choice of hiking routes – all with exquisite views. I hiked the main track of 13.5kms from where there are so many other walks to do – a little elevation, some jeep track and varied fynbos. After a hike you could pop in at… Read More Stanford Valley Hiking
Restaurant at Newton Johnson
Tullishe le Roux is well known and loved for the many successful Hermanus eateries she has owned and managed over the years. In October she took over the kitchen at Newton Johnson and gave her followers a new reason to make a trip up Hemel-en-Aarde. She has a short, uncomplicated menu of winning treats and… Read More Restaurant at Newton Johnson
Frieda Lloyd Explores 