Discover Kingston Se: Lighthouse, Coast and Sundial

Kingston Se can be explored through several distinctive features: the reconstructed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, the 17-metre-high landmark Larry the Lobster, a self-guided tour of local history and a project area at Maria Creek / Pawur. There is also a sundial, Port Caroline Beach with a jetty for the fishing fleet, and an indoor golf simulator. When planning your stay, you can first consider whether history, distinctive local landmarks, waterfront areas or an activity such as golf should be your main focus. These interests can also help guide your search for a holiday rental.

Lighthouse history and historic sites

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 way to explore local history: it is self-guided and includes 35 sites featuring significant historic buildings. The historical connections therefore range from a single reconstructed lighthouse to a walking tour that takes in numerous sites. Those interested in historic buildings will find two different ways to engage with Kingston’s past.

A landmark and a sundial you can take part in

At the entrance to Kingston SE stands Larry the Lobster, a 17-metre-high landmark. Janet's Takeaway is now located inside Larry the Lobster, so the landmark also houses the takeaway. The Kingston Sundial of Human Involvement offers another way to engage with a local feature. It is on a small island in Maria Creek Reserve, next to Apex Park. The sundial shows the time of day using a visitor’s body and a central analemma. Your own body thus becomes part of the timekeeping—a striking contrast to simply looking at a landmark.

Waterfront areas and the beach

The “Telling the Whole Story” project area is on the banks of Maria Creek / Pawur. It includes an area with new planting, paths and a communal gathering space. Information boards there explain the history of the Meintangk First Nations at this place. The area thus combines waterfront design with a specific history shared at the very place where it unfolded.

The open beach at Port Caroline is another of the features of Kingston SE described here. It is home to a 300-metre-long jetty for the fishing fleet. If you are planning a visit to the beach, check the beach conditions in advance. The jetty is a distinctive feature of the place and serves the fishing fleet.

Use your interests to plan your stay

For golf, X-Golf Kingston SE is another option: the venue is a fully licensed indoor golf simulator with a lounge. If golf is part of your plans, check the latest operating details before your visit. The options offer a range of different focuses: historic buildings and a lighthouse, a landmark with a takeaway, an interactive sundial, a waterfront area with information boards, the beach and indoor golf.

If you are mainly interested in local history, the Heritage Trail, with its 35 sites, offers a clearly defined starting point. If you are interested in the connection between place and timekeeping, the Sundial of Human Involvement offers a very different feature. The waterfront area, beach and golf each have their own appeal. Choose your holiday rental based on what matters most to your stay, rather than selecting accommodation using a general checklist.

For the broader travel overview: District Council of Kingston.