Cape Jaffa Lighthouse
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31 Marine Parade Kingston SE SA 5275
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08 8767 2036
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www.nationaltrust.org.au/sa/cape-jaffa-lighthouse
Now located on Marine Parade, overlooking the Lacepede Bay, the historic Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is a must see attraction.
Construction commenced on the 41m high structure, out to sea from Cape Jaffa on the Margaret Brock Reef toward the end of 1868. It was completed for opening on the 24th January 1872.
The eight rooms of this dwelling accommodated two families and sufficient stores to last for several months. One room was set aside as an office and signal room.
The lighthouse operated until 1973.
The Kingston Branch of the National Trust undertook the mammouth task of reconstructing the lighthouse.
On the 24th January 1976, 104 years to the day after the lighthouse was commissioned, it was officially handed to the National Trust of SA by the Commonwealth Department of Transport after the successful relocation from sea to land.
The original decking and jetty remains intact and can be seen in its original location on clear days.
Guided tours are available during school holidays between 10am and 4pm or by arrangement at the Visitor Information Outlet.
Information booklet, "Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, from Margaret Brock Reef to Marine Parade Kingston" is available for sale at the Lighthouse, Museum and Visitor Information Outlet.
On display near the lighthouse is the 29-person lifeboat, belonging to the lat MS Olivia bulk carrier, which washed ashore near Salt Creek on the Coorong, nearly 2 years and about 8,000 km aftter the vessel was wrecked on a remote island in the Souther Atlantic Ocean
