Hermanus Cliff Path
A path of about 12 km along the cliffs of Walker Bay, where from June to November you can spot southern right whales breaching from the shore.
The Cliff Path runs from the New Harbour to Grotto Beach near the mouth of the Klein River, a total distance of about 12 km. It passes low fynbos scrub and rocky bays. From June to November, southern right whales come to Walker Bay to mate and give birth. They often spout, slap their tails, and breach just tens of metres offshore, which has earned Hermanus its reputation as the best shore-based whale-watching spot in the world. The most popular viewing spots are around the Old Harbour and Gearing's Point. During whale season, the town has 'whale criers' who blow kelp horns to announce whale sightings. The path is free, and you can walk any section you like. Sunrise and sunset offer the best light. The Hermanus Whale Festival is held in late September.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Harbour & Whale Museum
- Hermanus
- Hermanus Country Market
- Rotary Way Scenic Drive
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- Grotto Beach
- Klein River Lagoon