SCENIC DAY TRIPS FROM HERMANUS

Kleinmond

Flanked by fynbos-covered mountains and the sea, Kleinmond boasts a Blue Flag beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. The lagoon is a favourite spot for family picnics and canoeing. Visit Harbour Road, Kleinmond’s lifestyle waterfront destination, situated at the town’s working fishing harbour. Enjoy lunch at one of the eateries lining the cobbled street and browse the many shops and galleries. Fancy a game of golf? Choose between Kleinmond Golf Club or the world-class Arabella Golf Estate, located a few kilometres from town en-route to Hermanus on the edge of the Bot River lagoon. The Arabella Hotel also offers five-star spa facilities for some premiere pampering.

Betty's Bay

This seaside town has two pristine sandy beaches – the main beach which is popular for swimming, surfing and sunbathing, and Silversands beach which is a favourite among divers and fishermen. At Stony Point you’ll find one of the largest breeding colonies of endangered African penguins in the world. Be sure to visit the Stony Point Eco Centre, which features a whale museum and the remains of the old whaling station. The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens provides the perfect setting for a lazy picnic and a wander through the spectacular cultivated garden and natural displays of fynbos. There are also a variety of hiking trails for the more energetic visitors.

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