Kingston Se: Coast, History and Special Places

Kingston Se reveals different sides: coastal scenery and fishing connections, local history, and distinctive individual attractions. If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Kingston Se, these highlights can shape your choice of destination. Would you mainly like to explore the town’s history, experience its coastal character, or discover an unusual landmark and an interactive feature? The places here each offer a different perspective on Kingston Se.

History: Lighthouse and Heritage Trail

The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was reconstructed on Marine Parade in Kingston SE and opened as a museum on 24 January 1976. The Kingston Heritage Trail offers a different focus: it’s a self-guided walk through Kingston’s history, with 35 stops and significant old buildings. This brings together a single reconstructed structure and a series of historic stops. The difference is clear when choosing a theme: the lighthouse as a single historic site, compared with a walking trail that explores local history through 35 stops and old buildings.

Larry the Lobster at the Town Entrance

Larry the Lobster is a 17-metre-high landmark at the entrance to Kingston SE. Janet’s Takeaway is now located in Larry the Lobster. Its height and location make it a different focus from the Heritage Trail and its 35 stops: here, a single landmark takes centre stage.

Coast and Foreshore

The coast also has a specific maritime connection. At the open beach of Port Caroline near Kingston SE, there is a 300-metre-long jetty for the fishing fleet. If you’re planning a visit to the open beach, check current beach conditions beforehand.

The “Telling the Whole Story” project area is on the banks of Maria Creek / Pawur in Kingston SE. It includes an area with new plantings, paths and a community gathering space. Information panels explain the history of the Meintangk First Nations at this place. Here, landscaping, community space and the sharing of a history explicitly connected to this location come together.

Sundial and Indoor Golf

The Kingston Sundial of Human Involvement is on an island in Maria Creek Reserve beside Apex Park. The sundial shows the time of day using a visitor’s body and a central analemma. This makes the visitor part of the display, setting the sundial apart from a landmark that is mainly viewed as a standalone object. Its location in the reserve and beside Apex Park also provides the setting for this distinctive sundial design.

X-Golf Kingston SE offers a different activity: a fully licensed indoor golf simulator with a lounge. This is a clear contrast to the coast, local history and outdoor attractions. If golf is important to your plans, check current operating information beforehand, as details can change.

For an overview of the wider area, see District Council of Kingston.