The town of Moorreesburg was named after the Reverent JC Fèbre Moorrees, who ministered in the Swartland for 45 years (1839). Moorreesburg is situated in the heart of the Swartland wheat district. The town is the perfect base from which to explore the riches of the area.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Hopefield 36 km, Piketberg 34 km, Malmesbury 35 km, Cape Town 105 km, Saldanha 80 km

HISTORICAL VIEW

Wheat Industry Museum

One of only three in the world, tells the story of wheat farming in South Africa. Displays include harvesting machinery from yesteryear.

Old Station Building

ATTRACTIONS

Dirky Uys Art Gallery

Dirkie Uys High School. Exhibits include works by prominent South African painters including Maggie Laubscher, Pierbeef and Boonzaaier.

Piet Serdyn Coach and Carriage Maker (Flemish Horses)

Carriage hire and repairs

Bridgetown

Berg river

Neulfontein Hilltop

One can see Table Mountain from here.

Tiger Oats Building

Wheat and Canola fields

Wheat Silos

Largest in the southern hemisphere

ACTIVITIES

4x4 Trails / Routes

Bird Watching

Clay Pigeon Shooting / Wingshooting

Horse Riding

Mountain Biking / Cycling

Informal cycling on the wheat farm Klipvlei is available to visitors staying over at the guest house.

Moorreesburg Golf Club

Nine holes. Great improvements and a greening programme as well as the well known hospitality of the Moorreesburg people ensures that this is one of the most popular clubs in the Swartland area.

Accommodation in and around Moorreesburg