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Fernkloof Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1957.
The custodians of Fernkloof Nature Reserve include the Overstrand Municipality, the Fernkloof Advisory Board and the Hermanus Botanical Society.
Fernkloof Nature Reserve’s visitor information is as follows:
Fernkloof Nature Reserve offers a myriad of family-friendly activities that include:
Fernkloof Nature Reserve offers a 60km network of trails, from the coastal 12km Cliff Path trail to the summit of two of its highest peaks Aasvoelkop and Galpin Peak. The trails cater for all ages and fitness levels and offer magnificent views of Walker Bay and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
To make a booking for a guided tour, at a nominal fee, contact Vic Hamilton-Attwell:
Set in the beautiful gardens of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Fernkloof Hall is a 10-metre-square building that has a capacity for 80 people and is available to hire for your private function. It is ideal for:
Fernkloof Hall Amenities:
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For more information about venue hire rates and availability, contact Fernkloof Nature Hall, here.
Galpin Hut is situated on Galpin Peak, about a two-hour hike from Fernkloof Nature Reserve’s Visitors' Centre.
Galpin Hut (sleeps four)
Galpin Hut has a magnificent view from its elevated perch at 500-metres above sea level. Facilities at the rustic overnight hut are basic with two double bunks and an outside enviro loo.
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For more information and to book your stay, contact: botsochermanus@gmail.com
Fernkloof Nature Reserve strives to introduce gardeners to the joys of indigenous plants at Fernkloof Indigenous Nursery.
Indigenous plants are adapted to local environmental conditions and require less water, don’t need expensive soils and composts, and provide vital habitat for birds and other wildlife species.
The popular nursery has a wide variety of indigenous plants for sale and you can stock up on everything from proteas, ericas and restio families to clivias and ground covers.
For more information, contact the friendly team at Fernkloof Indigenous Nursery for more information, here.
Hermanus Botanical Society was formed in 1960 and has its headquarters at the Botanical Centre in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.
The Society is a very dynamic one and offers its members numerous activities that include but are not limited to:
How to Join the Hermanus Botanical Society
Application forms can be obtained from the Fernkloof Nursery or contact:
“Awesome place. Trails are well maintained ranging from most easy to some more challenging. Go for a stroll through fynbos to a waterfall or climb the Adder Ladder to cross the pass. Amazingly maintained by volunteers who set out a new display of flower specimens at the Visitor's Centre weekly. Spend the day!” Keith Banerjee
“The reserve has the best routes for amazing scenery without driving too far. Route difficulty can be adjusted according to abilities. Some routes are dog friendly.” Marzanne Henn
“A very nice nature reserve for hiking and having picnics with family and friends. Big green lawns with plenty of shade. There are several different hiking trails in the beautiful mountains of Hermanus and some of them lead to a dam that is great for swimming and cooling down after hiking. There are also restrooms available that are neat and clean.” Nico Grobler
“Lovely trails to choose from. Clean and safe. Paths are well-marked. Unlimited fresh mountain air to enjoy. We did the easy Blue Route with our little one. Stunning views, birds, flora en fauna.” Louise Godwin
“We only visited the nursery which, though small-scale, has strong, healthy and affordable plants. Each plant is properly labelled with large easy-to-read labels. The fine lady who was on duty was the icing on an excellent visit.” Hendrik Bos
