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The Southern Right Whales (“right” because they didn’t sink when they were harpooned), once one of the most ruthlessly hunted of all species of whales, have been saved from extinction. From June to December every year, hundreds return to mate and calve in the shallow water of Walker Bay, recognized by the World Wildlife Fund as the world's most spectacular vantage point for whale-watching.
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GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING |
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The great white shark is the world’s largest known predatory fish, reaching lengths of about 6 meters (20 ft) and weighing 2,250 kilograms (5,000 lb). Due to a number of geographical reasons, Dyer Island – 12km off-shore from the coastal village, Gansbaai, 20 minutes’ drive from Hermanus – has become known as one of only two unique areas in the world where the chances to view the great white shark, rises exceptionally high.
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ARABELLA & HERMANUS GOLF COURSES |
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Over the years the Hermanus Golf Club has become one of the most popular golf courses in South Africa, reputed to be one of the finest and most beautiful 24 holes of golf. The course is set in magnificent scenery with views of the sea and a backdrop of the mountains - close enough to the coast to be termed a links course, but with very definite parklands feel to it. Wildlife and natural Cape flora are attractive features and the many trees provide the beauty for ideal golfing terrain.
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In a climate moderated by the sea, the coastal mountains of the Cape have one of the richest floras in the world. There is no other place on earth where so many different species can be seen growing in such close proximity. ‘Fynbos’ (literally “fine leaf”) is the term given to this collection of plants that covers an area of less than 90 000 square kilometres (the size of Portugal) and hosts 8 600 plant species. Roughly 70% are endemic to the area - that is, they are found nowhere else in the world.
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Hermanus has its own nature reserve at Fernkloof, with a 60 km network of graded trails which can be explored on foot, on horseback, mountain-bike or in a 4x4. These provide the opportunity for people of all fitness levels to go out and enjoy some exercise and fresh air.
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