Whales to be seen almost daily in Walker Bay.
Still in our winter season, average rainfall is 71mm for the month of August 11, 2009.

Average temperatures: 16°C which is what the Whales love!
Peak of the Great White shark Cage diving Season.

FESTIVALS
Hermanus Wine & Food Fair: The 14th Hermanus Wine & Food Fair, nominated as one of the 10 Best Wine Shows in South Africa, will celebrate the wines of some of the more than 70 producers from Elgin to Elim, showcase garagistes and round off the sensational experience with a coffee and brandy tasting lounge and a gourmet food marquee.

The wines of the Overberg region are gathering acclaim and accolades every year and this show is the best opportunity to taste them all under one roof.

Hermanus Times Kalfie Fees: Celebrate the arrival of the Southern Right Whales at the Hermanus Times Kalfiefees. A variety of productions and festivities are planned to suit all ages and tastes.

Bring the family, watch the whales and have some fun! The Overberg puts on a feast of top-notch local Afrikaans talent in music, art, poetry, comedy and drama at the annual Kalfiefees this August.

Showcasing an art route of 22 galleries, one of the highlights is an exhibition of work from emerging talents out of Zwelihle Township.