Towns and suburbs

Doringbaai

Doringbaai is a West Coast village situated north of Lamberts Bay, offering coastal fishing and access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Doringbaai

Doringbaai lies on the West Coast of the Western Cape, approximately 50 km north of Lamberts Bay. The village sits on a sheltered bay along the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Matzikama municipal area. Surrounding the settlement are coastal plains and small fishing harbours. Access is via the R362 road, connecting Doringbaai to nearby West Coast towns.

History of Doringbaai

This village originally had an English name: “Thornbay.” It is a fishing village known for its crayfish industry. In the past, the bay served as an anchorage where supplies were stored before being transported to Van Rhynsdorp by camel. The town officially came into existence in 1925.

The old crayfish factory, which closed in the 1970s, now hosts an abalone farm. The site also features a wine-tasting facility and a restaurant called Fryers Cove Wines. This winery uses grapes from a vineyard located just 820 meters from the shoreline, making it the closest vineyard to the coast in the world.

The postcode for Doringbaai is 8151 for both streets and boxes.

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Things to see and do in Doringbaai

  • A popular Hiking Trail exists along the deserted Beach between Doringbaai and Strandfontein
  • Doringbaai’s original Lighthouse was completed in 1963. It was built from aluminium, and it was replaced in 1993 with a concrete structure after being damaged in a storm. The Lighthouse is not manned and not open to the public.
  • Viswater Mountain Bike Trail

Resources

For permits, fishing rules, shell collecting regulations and other practical outdoor information, see the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

                                                                                                                           

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

  • Emergency Services

  • Police: 027 215 1021
  • Fire: West Coast emergency 022 433 8700
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Closest hospital; satellite clinic 027 215 1841
  • Pharmacy; vredendal 027213 1077

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Municipality: 0272013445
  • Electricity:0823237462
  • Western Cape Government centre; 027 215 1792

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic department: Matzikama traffic dept 027 201 3436
  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

  • Community & Safety

  • SPCA: West coast 022 289 0998
  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 

  • Post office; Strandfontein021 393 2542
  • Library:0272013457

  • Schools in Doringbaai

  • Primary school 0272151605

Other towns in the Matzikama district include Bitterfontein, Ebenhaeser, Klawer, Lutzville, Koekenaap, Strandfontein, Van Rhynsdorp and Vredendal

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