De Doorns

De Doorns is a small town in the picturesque Hex River Valley, about 1hr30min drive from Cape Town on the N1. The valley is nestled between the mountains, which is covered in snow during winter, and is the biggest producer and exporter of Table Grapes in South Africa. During autumn months the vineyards turn from green to different shades of brown and orange creating a patchwork effect that is truly stunning. Harvest season runs from January until mid-April, and comes to an end with the annual Autumn Splendour Festival. Experience small town hospitality and enjoy one of the many activities offered including mountain biking, hiking, and a train ride on the Hexpas Express.

ACCOMMODATION:
Camping is available at Arbeid Adelt Guest House, Tel: 023 356 2204, Email: arbeidadeltguest@telkomsa.net.

BANKING:
Banks available are ABSA, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank (each have 2 ATMs in town, an additional ABSA ATM is situated on the Engen Grape Valley Petrol Station).

FOOD:
The butcher is 'Uys Slagtery', reputable for their Boerewors recipe!

Bakery's in town are to be found at SPAR food store, and 'Die Familie Kombuis'.

Liquor stores in town are at 'Matroosberg Drankwinkel' and 'TOPS'.

Restaurants available are at 'Veldskoen Country Stall', 'Hexvallei Ledeklub' and 'Wimpy fast food/restaurant'.

GAS REFILL:
Gas refill is available at Agrimark and Spar.

HEALTHCARE:
There is no hospital here, the closest hospital is in Worcester, approx 36km away.

The doctors number supplied is for Dr. Jonker. (January 2015).

The pharmacy is 'Hex-Kem Pharmacy', they also offer clinic services.

INTERNET ACCESS:
There are no internet access or internet café's in town.

MECHANICAL. TOW-IN & TYRES:
Mechanical and Tyre repair is available at: Non Pareil Garage, Tel: +27(0)23 356 2560, Email: nonpareil@telkomsa.net; Sentrale Bande, Tel: +27(0)23 356 2115, Email: sentralebande@telkomsa.net; Orchard Engineering Works, Email: bdark65@gmail.com.

Tyre sales are available at: Sentrale Bande, Tel: +27(0)23 356 2115, sentralebande@telkomsa.net; Orchard Engineering Works, Tel: +27(0)23 354 8839, Email: bdark65@gmail.com. (January 2015).

Tow in service is offered by Orchard Engineering Works, Tel: 023 354 8839, Email: bdark65@gmail.com.

SERVICES:
There is no laundromat, craft or food markets or car rental services in town. (January 2015).

The rest of the shops in town or general grocery and hardware type shops. (January 2015).

TOUR OPERATORS:
Nearest tour operators are situated in Worcester. (January 2015).

“De Doorns. was so named after the numerous Acacia Karoo thorn trees found by early settlers in the valley. During the latter half of the 19th century, the farmers started distilling grapes into Brandy, for easier transport to Capetown. The distillation process needed large volumes of combustible material which soon depleted the Karoo acacias in the vicinity.” - Chris Smit, 2024/05/15

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