MOORREESBURG

The town with the friendly people and well known wheatfields is only an hour away from Cape Town and 70km from the West Coast.

Moorreesburg is a perfect base to break away from the city's hustle and bustle. Explore the farming activities in breathtaking and picturesque wintergreen and summergold wheatfields, or do day trips to various tourist attractions.

The fresh air and tranquil atmosphere of the countryside is typically South African and offers excellent accommodation, restaurants and conference facilities. Our 9-hole golf course attracts many golf lovers from all over and the 11-circuit labyrinth in the park eases mind, body and soul.
Outdoor activities can be enjoyed at Misverstand dam and the Berg river.
Experience the hospitality and the comfortable rhythm of our well-known guest farms.
Moorreesburg and region is the ideal breakaway as a tourist destination.
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KORINGBERG

The village is situated between Moorreesburg and Piketberg, 16 km from Moorreesburg and 6km off the N7. The town was established on the farm Brakwater, where the fountain that supplied Harry the Strandloper, with water, can still be seen.

Broodkraal and Môrester Farms, are export grape farms on the banks of the Berg River, situated in the heart of the traditional wheat region.

Koringberg offers picturesque wintergreen and summergold wheatfields. Follow the 3 graded hiking trails to suit your fitness level, visit the doll collection and old blacksmith shop is a must!
There is a delightful restaurant offering excellent meals.
An afternoon or evening here will certainly be the first of many country visits.

Information

Tourism Bureau
Church Street
Carnegie Building
Private Bag X8
Moorreesburg
7310

Tel: 022 433 1072
Tel: 022 433 2246
Fax: 022 433 4198

Mobile: 082 574 0357

E-mail: moorreesburg@westc.co.za
Open Mon-Fri: 09:00-13:00 / 14:00-16:00
Not open on weekends
24 Hour telephone service
022 433 1072
Ambulance 10177
Police 10111
Fire Brigade 022 487 9400

Attractions

Angling and Ski Resort - Misverstand Dam 022 423 8175/2
Bridgetown (Berg River) 022 433 3279
Carnegie Building - housing our tourism office 022 433 1072
Moorreesburg Public Library 022 433 1647
View of Table Mountain - Neulfontein Hilltop 022 433 1072
Wheat and Canola Fields 022 433 1072
Wheat Industry Museum (one of only 3 of its kind in the world) 022 433 1093
Wheat Silos (visits can be arranged) 022 433 1072

Activities

Golf, squash, tennis, bowls, gym, clay pigeon shooting, wingshooting, bird watching, horseriding, hiking, mountain biking, 4X4 trails, local artists.
Golfclub - 022 4331848 Clay Pigeon Shooting : Albert Carstens 022 423 8223 Kolskoot 022 433 2528

Accommodation

GUEST HOUSES and BED & BREAKFASTS

Die Wilde Olien B&B 022 433 1337
Klipvlei Guest House B&B / Self-catering 022 433 2401
Kolskoot Safari's and Guest House B&B / Self-catering 022 433 2528
Swartland Plaaskombuis B&B 022 433 3233
Wheatfields Country House B&B / Self-catering 022 433 2607

SELF-CATERING

Bridgetown Kampterrein 022 433 3279
De Drinken 022 433 2597
Enigste Uitvlug 082 610 4146
Hoek van Holland (Koringberg) 022 423 8015
Klipvlei Guestfarm 022 433 2401
Klub Elani 022 423 8175/2
Kolskoot 022 433 2528
Swartland Plaaskombuis 022 433 3233
Wheatfields Country House 022 433 2607
Oewerhuisie 022 433 2586

BACK PACKERS

Kolskoot Safari's 022 433 2528
Wheatfields Country House 022 433 2607

CARAVAN PARK AND CAMPING

Die Ark 022 423 8153
Bridgetown Kampterrein (groups only) 022 433 3279
De Drinken (informal - bring own tent or fully serviced tents) 022 433 2597
Klub Elani 022 423 8175/2

Restaurants

Die Koringberg Restaurant (iets besonders) 022 423 8380
Gutto's Pub & Grill (pizzeria, steak, pasta) 022 433 3302
Hoek van Holland (Also Home bakery) 022 423 8015
Marinda's Bakery & Coffee Shop (take-aways) 022 433 3133
Oude Stoep 022 433 4749
The Hut at Ebenhaezer farm (traditional boere-etes) Sundays and bookings 022 433 1161
Spar Coffee Shop 022 433 2280
Swartland Motors Take-aways 022 433 3001
Tollie se Bos (open-air) Bookings only 022 433 2528
083 273 1424
Wheatfields Tea Garden (scones, muffins) bookings 022 433 2607

Tourist Routes

CULTURAL HISTORICAL

Wheat Industry Museum (one of only 3 in the world) 022 433 1093

ARTS & CRAFTS

Carters Arts & Crafts 022 433 2244
Maré Louise Smit (Artist) 083 234 9955
Rina Jooste (beading) 022 433 1775
Sawadee Boutique (Crafts and Clothes) 022 433 3120

CUSTOMER SERVICES

Builders - Bou Hardi 022 433 1468
Butcher - Moodies 022 433 2230
Butcher - Nicky Lategan 022 433 1065
Caterer - M&W Caterers 022 433 3796
CM Event Organizer 022 433 4659
Doll Collection - Koringberg 022 423 8030
Doornkloof Dierekliniek 022 433 1163
ISIS - waterproofing & renovations 022 433 3601
Of Course Media and Communications 022 433 3112
SPAR Koffiewinkel 022 433 2280
Stationers - CEA Skryfbehoeftes 022 433 3910
Swartland Motors 022 433 3001
Townplanner - Bertie Verster 022 482 1845

AGRICULTURAL

Grapes for wine making, wheat, canola, lupine, citrus, potatoes, cattle, sheep, pigs, horses and general farming activities. 022 433 1072
Flemish horses (SA bred) - Coach and Carriage maker + catering 022 433 1072

Facilities

CONFERENCE

Ebenaezer Plaas Die Hut (100) 022 433 1161
Moorreesburg Golf Club (160) 022 433 1848
MKB (200) 022 433 8300
"Tollie se Bos" (60) 022 433 2528

TRANSPORT

Airport

Moorreesburg - Landing Strip 022 433 1072

Public Transport

Gabriel Transport Services 022 433 1107

Real Estate

Ertjies Eiendomme 022 433 2198
Makarios Eiendomme 022 433 4634

Medical Practisioners

Dentist: Fredi Linder 022 433 1832
Dr Stander & Partners 022 433 2200

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