Located at the heart of peaceful Lacepede Bay, the scenic fishing port and holiday town of Kingston is a place of unspoilt beauty. Safe beaches attract regular sightings of sea lions, seals and dolphins, with fantastic conditions for scuba diving, fishing, windsurfing and sailing.
While relatively small in population, commercial activity centres around a large cray fishing fleet which operates from October to April. The town is popularly known among tourists and locals as the home of the giant lobster named Larry, but its local fish and chip shop which has been declared the state's best twice in the past three years, is nowadays proving just as big a drawcard.
The town centre contains one of few analematic sundials in the world, which is well worth a look, and a museum containing a fascinating collection of artefacts and local heritage. Perhaps the most unique story of them all concerns the Cape Jaffa lighthouse located adjacent to the caravan park. Previously situated out at sea on the treacherous Margaret Brock Reef, it was dismantled in 1972, and rebuilt in Kingston itself.
Only a short drive away (25kms) is the fishing port of Cape Jaffa, home to the lobster fishing fleet which unload their catch at the jetty each afternoon from October to April. Cape Jaffa is also a popular destination for diving and fishing, and those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The area south of Kingston is flourishing with the establishment of numerous wineries, so for lovers of fine wines, a visit to the nearby 'Cape Jaffa' and 'Mount Benson' wineries is a must. Kingston is home to an Analematic Sundial, the second in Australia and one of only eight in the world.
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