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Heart of Abalone All about ABALONE: Meet this mysterious mollusc and learn about the cultivation of this endangered s

Meet up with your tour guide at the Heart Shed in the New Harbour of Hermanus. Sit back and relax while you learn about the history of abalone in South African and Hermanus' Walker Bay area and the biology and life cycle of this mysterious mollusc and the unfortunate demise of wild stocks due to over-harvest and poaching. Here your guide will share information about abalone in its natural environment and also introduce visitors to abalone farming. After your informative intro, boot-up for a guided walk to experience the aquaculture industry of abalone farming first hand on one the oldest and largest abalone farms in South Africa, Abagold. Visit Abagold's state of the art abalone hatchery where broodstock are cared for and baby abalone (spats) are produced. Experience the farming activities of feeding, tank cleaning and sorting of the abalone first hand. Abalone farming is a play ground for any engineer and the technical infrastructure of the industry is mind-blowing. The tour showcases the impressive sea water pumps and aeration system, back-up power generation, innovative water reticulation & renewable energy projects, which includes viewing the construction of Mean Sea Level's the first ever wave energy converter in South Africa. Learn more about the system & technical infrastructure that keeps Abagold's 12 000 000 abalone healthy and happily housed in their 40 000 baskets!

20/10/2026

Enthusiastic group from 🤘
1000s of photos and videos later, and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly 😁👌

Come join us ✅

Abalone greetings 👋

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Daikin Malaysia visited our venue this week! They had fun exploring the abalone farm and tasting this precious delicacy....
09/10/2026

Daikin Malaysia visited our venue this week! They had fun exploring the abalone farm and tasting this precious delicacy.

We love incentive groups! Our tour and taste offering is perfect for large groups and it is such a vibe to see the venue buzzing with people 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Our Asian guests indulging a bit in some shopping after the tour! 😁 And why not take back an unique souvenir, abalone je...
10/09/2026

Our Asian guests indulging a bit in some shopping after the tour! 😁
And why not take back an unique souvenir, abalone jewellery item, or some canned abalone to remember the epic experience you had with us 😉

*all welcome at the Heart Shed in the New Harbour, Hermanus 👍

Abalone greetings 👋

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R100 and under! A thoughtful gift/souvenir doesn’t have to break the bank…And, these are all locally Hermanus made! Com...
24/08/2026

R100 and under!

A thoughtful gift/souvenir doesn’t have to break the bank…

And, these are all locally Hermanus made!

Come and browse our other bespoke products also for sale at our shop at the Heart Shed 👌

Abalone greetings 👋

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When we do our private tours, we might even show you ‘a trick or two’ 😁This group from Malaysia/Singapore thoroughly enj...
17/08/2026

When we do our private tours, we might even show you ‘a trick or two’ 😁

This group from Malaysia/Singapore thoroughly enjoyed their time with us!

Come join us ✅

Abalone greetings 👋

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NEW warm abalone dish 😍On Thursdays we are starting to offer an ABALONE RISOTTO tasting! Bring friends or family and enj...
03/08/2026

NEW warm abalone dish 😍

On Thursdays we are starting to offer an ABALONE RISOTTO tasting! Bring friends or family and enjoy this unique dish together at our Heart Shed.

✅ R95 per person, bookings essential.
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28/07/2026
24/07/2026

Yes! A feast was had in the Heart Shed 😋
This group from was amazing, and they thoroughly enjoyed the shopping afterwards as well!

We have some great new items stocked on our shelves, do come for a visit 🫶👍

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Our staff are taking a well-deserved break. See you soon!
03/07/2026

Our staff are taking a well-deserved break. See you soon!

24/06/2026

Do come and hop into our boots, where we’ll take you on an ‘abalone safari’ 😀
Got some time? Join us for an educational abalone farm tour on the farm in the New Harbour of 🫶

Abalone greetings 👋

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New Harbour
Hermanus
7200

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+27649409255

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