Out With Kidz

Kid-Friendly Places in Hermanus

20 family-friendly venues — parks, play centres, beaches, museums and more

Hermanus has 20 kid-friendly spots in our directory, spread across Western Cape. Expect a mix of parks, museums and beaches, anchored by venues like Walker Bay Adventures and Rocklands Petting Farm. Use the filter pills below to narrow by category, or scroll the full list.

Beaches

Walker Bay Adventures — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Walker Bay Adventures

Free Beaches

Walker Bay Adventures in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Farms

Rocklands Petting Farm — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Rocklands Petting Farm

Free Farms

Rocklands Petting Farm in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Hiking

Heaven and Earth Trails — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Heaven and Earth Trails

Free Hiking

Heaven and Earth Trails in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Markets

Hermanus Country Market — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Hermanus Country Market

Free Markets

Stalls for home-grown goods, prepared meals & pastries at a Saturday morning market with live music.

Museums

Old Harbour Museum — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Old Harbour Museum

Free Museums

Old Harbour Museum in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Whale Museum — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Whale Museum

Free Museums

Compact center with marine mammal information, a hanging whale skeleton & outdoor sculptures.

Parks

Benguela Adventure — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Benguela Adventure

Free Parks

Benguela Adventure in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Fernkloof Nature Reserve — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Free Parks

Fernkloof Nature Reserve in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Gearing's Point — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Gearing's Point

Free Parks

Gearing's Point in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Hermanus New Harbour — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Hermanus New Harbour

Free Parks

Hermanus New Harbour in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Hermanus Waterfront — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Hermanus Waterfront

Free Parks

Hermanus Waterfront in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Hoy's Koppie — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Hoy's Koppie

Free Parks

Hoy's Koppie in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Kids Club - Hermanus - Sa Forest Adventures — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Kids Club - Hermanus - Sa Forest Adventures

Free Parks

Kids Club - Hermanus - Sa Forest Adventures in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

Free Parks

Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout in Hermanus, Western Cape.
SA Forest Adventures Hermanus — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

SA Forest Adventures Hermanus

Free Parks

SA Forest Adventures Hermanus in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Sandbaai Kids Park — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Sandbaai Kids Park

Free Parks

Sandbaai Kids Park in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Whale of a Time Play Park — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Whale of a Time Play Park

Free Parks

Whale of a Time Play Park in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Wonderland Nursery, Coffee shop & Playpark — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Wonderland Nursery, Coffee shop & Playpark

Free Parks

Wonderland Nursery, Coffee shop & Playpark in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Playgrounds

Eastcliff Public Playground — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Eastcliff Public Playground

Free Playgrounds

Eastcliff Public Playground in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Water Activities

Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk — kid-friendly venue in Hermanus

Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

Free Water Activities

Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Family Guide to Hermanus

Planning a family day out in Hermanus is easier when you know where to start. Our directory currently lists 20 kid-friendly venues across Western Cape, weighted toward Parks, Museums, Beaches and Farms. 20 of them are free to visit, which makes Hermanus a good base for budget weekends.

Venues are spread across Hermanus and other neighbourhoods, so a short drive between two stops usually works without backtracking. If you're new to Hermanus, the category filter above lets you focus on the type of outing your kids will actually sit still for.

If you only have time for one stop, the parks category is the deepest part of our Hermanus directory (12 venues). Listings are reviewed by South African parents and updated as readers send corrections.