Place
Gearing's Point
Historic and Protected Site
Open4.7(2,605 reviews)Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Gearing's Point is a historic and protected site in Hermanus, WC, South Africa.
Rating
4.7
out of 5 · 2,605 reviews
Open every day
Open 24 hours
Busiest
Sun 3 PM
Usually as busy as it gets
1Opening hours
- Every day
- Open 24 hours
2Popular timesHow busy it usually is, by hour
Sunday, 3 PM100% busy · Usually as busy as it getsBusiest
3Reviews8 excerpts, newest first
A rocky area of Hermanus famous for the whale watching, paved area perched above the sea,beautiful scenery, a few meters from the restaurants, if you're in luck you will see whales seals and dolphins, resident whales pass by all year, and mothers and youngsters are often seen during the winter months
Spectacular views Dine on the rocks . Restaurant below via steps. Breathtaking
Stunning views, watch the whales 🐋. Plenty of good eateries Spotlesly clean
Beautiful view. Great shoreside spot for whale sightings. Walkway to explore further. Love the statues on display. Parking can get full quickly over weekends & peak season.
4 more reviews
I recently visited Gearing Point, and honestly, I found the place a bit boring. At the end of the road leading to the reserve, there's a barrier where you have to pay an entrance fee of 40 Rand to get in. I went ahead and paid the fee, hoping for something interesting inside. However, once inside, the experience didn't really meet my expectations. There wasn't much to see or do, and overall, the place felt quite dull. I wouldn’t personally recommend it unless you’re really interested in penguins or have extra time to spare
Gearing’s Point is a lovely place to walk and take in the ocean views. We were lucky to see a few whales, though they were a bit far out, binoculars definitely help! The lookout decks are well maintained and it’s a peaceful place to just sit and enjoy the sea. Worth a visit, especially during whale season!
Wonderful view over Walker Bay and an easy walk to most of Hermanus's best coffee shops and restaurants. The best art work from the annual art festival is also on view here throughout the year
Beautiful views and vibrant atmosphere make this area a must see visit. We loved walking along the promenade and drinking in the sites as well as wandering around the shops and streets exploring some of what Hermanus has to offer.