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Name: Cape Jaffa Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
Kingston, SA, , Australia

Location: Originally Margaret Brock Reef off Cape Jaffa, South Australia.

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Photo: Kelly White

Managing Organization:
National Trust of South Australia

Website: http://www.nationaltrustsa.org.au/properties/kingston_cape_jaffa.htm
Email: admin@nationaltrustsa.org.au

Contact Address Information:
P.O. Box 8147
Station Arcade
Adelaide, SA 5000
Australia

Notes:
In 1973 this lighthouse was replaced by the Robe Lighthouse. It was dismantled at its offshore location and reassembled in Kingston, where it now serves as a museum.

Tower Height: 135

Description of Tower: Red iron skeletal tower with central cylinder, white lantern, and integral living quarters; originally on screwpile foundation.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1872

Date Present Tower Built: 1872

Tower Moved?
1974-75

Date Deactivated: 1973

Current Use: Museum.

Open To Public? Yes.

Museum?
The museum is open on holidays and by appointment; call (08) 8767-2979.