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Image - Hermanus, Grant Durr

SPRING FUN STARTS IN WINTER

By Casey Brown

e’ve all heard this saying: “Your the cliffs over Hermanus, or by joining a is actually a Whale Sanctuary Marine
summer body starts in winter.” boat or helicopter tour of the area. Protected Area and between August and
WIt can also apply to organising November, all forms of water transport in
your holidays. With the travel restrictions From Hermanus, take a drive to Cape the proximity of the whales are prohibited.
lifted, now is a good time to dust off Agulhas, where the Indian and Atlantic Have a pair of binoculars handy, and you’ll
that bucket list and start planning for an Oceans meet. This part of the coast be able to view these magnificent mammals
adventure or a sight-seeing trip.

Although September is officially the start
of spring in South Africa, if you’re keen
to get down to the West Coast to see the
spectacular wildflowers in bloom, August is
the best time to go. It is also the best month
for whale watching. So, why not plan a road
trip that takes you from the West Coast,
through the Stellenbosch winelands and
down to Hermanus?

The coastline around Hermanus and Walker
Bay is known to be a favourite breeding spot
for the southern right whale. The whales
travel from the cold waters of the Antarctic
to our warmer waters and migrate along
the coast as far as Mozambique, before Image - Eben P - Unsplash
returning between October and December
to make their way back to the South Pole.
You’ll be able to get excellent views from

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