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Moorreesburg lies in the heart of the wheat and canola fields in the Western Cape, South Africa. A rural town situated about 90 kilometers outside of Cape Town. The town dates back to 1879, originally the farm Hooikraal, and got its municipal status in 1909.
During winter the wheat fields are beautiful as they sway in the wind and in summer the green surroundings changes to gold as the wheat ripens. Also known as “the breadbasket of South Africa”, large-scale wheat farming is the main focus of the area.
We visited “Le Must Eatery” just as you enter Moorreesburg from Cape Town, and were pleasantly surprised: Friendly staff and good food, with a beautiful garden. Perfect for families with small children as the back garden offers a secure area for children to play and run around in, while mom enjoys her food.
Moorreesburg and the surrounding area offer a variety of guest houses, Bed & Breakfasts, and self-catering cottages you can try out. However, it is close enough to Cape Town to do a day trip. Should you wish to stay a night or two the perfect option would be to book a farm stay or drive the few extra miles to the tiny hamlet of Koringberg. A really small little town, but with nice people.
You also have the option of staying in Piketberg, the next bigger town, after Moorreesburg. Koringberg is situated in the middle of the two towns.
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As you take a country drive out in the beautiful Swartland, you’ll pass Moorreesburg, then you’ll get the turnoff to Koringberg, and just before you reach Piketberg, you’ll cross the magnificent Berg River. The second largest river in the Western Cape region of South Africa, and home to the Berg River canoe marathon each year. A spectacular sight when in flood, but do be careful as it can get very dangerous.
Make no mistake this is not a huge tourist town filled with shopping malls and expensive craft markets, but if you love the peace and quiet that you can only get in the country, Moorreesburg is worth a visit.
Platteland a well-known South African magazine specializing in rural lifestyle, cooking, gardening, and other rural themes originated in Koringberg. Koringberg, with its picturesque landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, serves as an appropriate place for the emergence of a publication that celebrates and promotes rural life. Platteland has a sustained focus on the unique culture and lifestyle of rural South Africa and has a large readership across the country.
The closest international airport is Cape Town International (CPT). Moorreesburg is about 2 hours drive outside of the Northern Suburbs and there is no public transportation, so you’ll need to rent a car.
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