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The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse
from Southern Ocean Road
by PHIL GIBSON
Kingston The beaches start here
KINGSTON South East is a progressive coastal town on the shores of Lacepede Bay, about 240 kilometres southeast of Adelaide. It is the business centre of the surrounding countryside. The Big Lobster on the main road gives a clue to the fishing industry here which has been and is the mainstay of the town. Tourism is popular especially in the summer months. The beach is big wide safe swimming beach. There are wineries close by and farming continues as it has for many years.
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The sea can be treacherous for shipping with submerged rock outcrops and numerous shipwrecks caused the lighthouse at Cape Jaffa to be built where it stood guard for just over 100 years.
Kingston has a number of substantial buildings and the jetty once had ships visiting bringing goods and loading wool. Originally there was a lighthouse at the end of the jetty. Part of the jetty was destroyed in a storm, but there’s plenty of jetty left to fish or tale a stroll. It’s a laid back friendly town with numerous services including a hospital, and a fine green golf course. The caravan park is set on the foreshore and there are RV parks both ends of the town.
It’s a favourite place to retire and a good base to stay for visitors.
Coorong National Park is nearby. Kingston hosts a number of events throughout the year, enjoyed by locals and visitors.
For More Information: Kingston Visitor Centre
Phone: (08) 8767 2033
THE BIG LOBSTER STANDS 17 M TALL AND WEIGHS MORE THAN 17 TONNES
Janet’s Takeaway at The Big Lobster
Come and enjoy our homemade Pies and Lasagne made fresh on the premises. There’s Hot packs, Quiche, Fish & Chips, Fried Rice and Sushi, Burgers and Steak Sandwiches. Coffee and Cakes, Sweets and Icecreams. Open 7 Days in Summer, 6 Days in Winter a 117 Princes Highway, Kingston v (08) 8767 2019
Crown Inn Hotel 31 Agnes Street KINGSTON SA SA 5275
Email: tour@exploringaustralia.com.au
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PLEASE TICK BOX PLEASE TICK BOX CODE TOURIST INFORMATION DISTRIBUTORS AUSTRALIA PO Box 38, Balhannah, South Australia 5242 349 Changes Required (please inform) Proof O.K. HERE IS A REPRESENTATION OF YOUR ADVERT TO APPEAR SOUTHERN OCEAN ROAD CODE TOURIST INFORMATION DISTRIBUTORS AUSTRALIA PO Box 38, Balhannah, South Australia 5242 311 Changes Required (please inform) Proof O.K. HERE IS A REPRESENTATION OF YOUR ADVERT TO APPEAR IN THE SOUTHERN OCEAN ROAD DATE 20 August 2020 OLD BANK BUILDING – NOW PRIVATE RESIDENCELIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS COTTAGES Phone 08 8388 4844 Phone 08 8388 4844 URGENT APPROVAL URGENT APPROVAL Mobile 0418 446 444 Fax 08 8180 1710 SIGNED Mobile 0418 446 444 Fax 08 8180 1710REQUIRED SIGNED REQUIRED Email: tour@exploringaustralia.com.au Email: tour@exploringaustralia.com.au Please check: • Names & Addresses Please check: • Names & Addresses • Telephone Numbers • Spelling. • Telephone Numbers • Spelling.
PROOF SHEET PARK PROOF SHEET Please be so kind as to send by return mail for any alterations to your proof. THE BEACH WALK Please be so kind as to send by return mail for any alterations to your proof. We will assume proof is OK if not We will assume proof is OK if not Kingston Foreshore Caravan Park Kev’s Kollection received by us within 7 days. received by us within 7 days. 34A Marine Parade 43 Cooke StreetIt is important that this be done so as to avoid the chance of your space KINGSTON SE It is important that this be done so as to avoid the chance of your space KINGSTON SA SA 5275 appearing incorrectly. KINGSTON SA 5275 appearing incorrectly. NATIONAL TRUST MUSEUM PLEASE TICK BOX PLEASE TICK BOXSee fascinating collections and displays of the district’s early history. HERE IS A REPRESENTATION OF YOUR ADVERT TO APPEAR SOUTHERN OCEAN ROAD HERE IS A REPRESENTATION OF YOUR ADVERT TO APPEAR IN THE AUSTRALIA’S GREAT OCEAN ROAD EXTENDED Changes Required (please inform) Pride of place is the Margaret Brock’s 2.4m ship’s anchor. • Unique collection of local Aboriginal artifacts • Story of the early shipping, agriculture and fishing industries • Horse-drawn vehicles and machinery Changes Required (please inform) DATE Proof O.K. Proof O.K.
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Open School & Public Holidays Tues 10-12 or by Appointment a 23 COOKE STREET, KINGSTON v 0427 172 774
K E V S K O L L E C T I O N K O L L E C T I O N • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Amazing collection of tractors – more than 200 – some rare. Wide range of operational and restored vintage tractors and stationery engines. Collections of homewares Open Mon-Sat 10am-12noon & Sun 2-4pm a Princes Highway, Kingston (Next to the Big Lobster) v 0408 398 061 PLEASE TICK APPROPRIATE BOX (ABOVE) AND RETURN If not returned within 7 days we will assume proof is OK to proceed. THANK YOU PLEASE TICK APPROPRIATE BOX (ABOVE) AND RETURN If not returned within 7 days we will assume proof is OK to proceed. THANK YOU