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About Cape Jaffa Lighthouse
Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse formerly located on Margaret Brock Reef near Cape Jaffa on the southeast coast of South Australia and whose tower has been located in the town of Kingston SE since 1976. The former lighthouse tower is owned by the National Trust of South Australia, which operates it as a museum.
The platform which supported the tower is still in place at Margaret Brock Reef as of 2022.
Visiting Cape Jaffa Lighthouse
- Location: 36.8359°S, 139.8463°E — view on Google Maps
- Nearest town: Kingston SE, South Australia (1 km north-east) — see accommodation in Kingston SE
- Access: Conditions vary by site. Some lighthouses sit on public headlands with car parks and interpretive signage; others are on islands or in active marine reserves requiring a boat or permit. Check with the relevant state parks service or heritage body for current access, opening times and fees before visiting.
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Further reading
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