doringbaai

Picturesque Doringbaai is a quaint little coastal hamlet about 300 kms from Cape Town and just south of Strandfontein and to the north of Lambert's Bay.

In days gone by when there was an abundance of pelagic fish (pilchards and sardines) there was a thriving fish processing factory. As at Strandfontein, black and white mussels and lobsters can be collected with the appropriate licence and also if there is no red tide.

Doringbay can also be reached on the N7 road turning off on the R363 at Klawer or on the R27 at Vanrhynsdorp situated next to the N7. The people of Doring Bay make a living from the packaging and export of crayfish, and the town´s economy is closely linked to the operations of the crayfish factory.

The area boasts many activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, walking trails, 4x4 trails, quad bike trails, wineries and open-air or cave restaurants such as "Muisbosskerm" on the beach or "Kliphuis" in a cave or the "Cabin" overlooking the sea sitting on the deck of a boat if the weather permits.

Diamond boats can be seen in the jetty area. Doring Bay is well known for dolphins and migrating whales during the months of August and September. During these months, Doring Bay also enjoys a picture display of wild flowers.For the sunseeker, different hiking trails are available to explore the coastline.

Before the town was established, the bay was used as an anchorage on the sea trading route. Provisions from the boats were transported to Vanrhynsdorp by camels.

Recently there has been an upsurge in interest in the lighthouses around the South African Coast. On a rocky outcrop a lighthouse towers over Doringbaai. A visit to the restaurant at Doringbaai is recommended.

The road from Strandfontein to Doringbaai is tarred. From Lambert's Bay in the south to Doringbaai it is a gravel road that in places will take you through pristine coastal vegetation. Doringbaai is less than 10Km south of Strandfontein. Fresh fish is available at Doringbaai, and there is also a fish restaurant. There is a lighthouse at Doringbaai, as well as a small airfield.