THINGS TO DO IN KINGSTON SE
& THE LIMESTONE COAST

Spend the day fishing or wine-tasting, playing a round of golf or exploring the region – it’s all possible from your base in Kingston. Enquire at the holiday park Kiosk or the Visitor Information Centre in town and we can put you in touch with local fishing charters, wineries and tour guides.

You can’t leave Kingston SE without saying hello to Larry – our beloved, 17-meter tall tribute to the world-class seafood that comes fresh from our pristine waters every day.

Originally built to sit 8 km out to sea, the 150 year-old beacon now takes pride of place on the foreshore, right next door to our holiday park – seriously, you can’t miss it. Maintained and operated by the National Trust of South Australia, and offering spectacular views from its platform, the lighthouse is open during school holidays and by appointment.

Brimming with history, the Limestone Coast’s regional towns each have their own character and appeal. Step back in time as you wander through Robe’s 19th century streets, lined with quaint limestone cottages and heritage listed buildings – many of which are now home to galleries, cafes, museums and specialty stores.

Quiet, tranquil Beachport attracts land-based anglers thanks to its impressive jetty stretching 772 meters out into the plentiful waters of Rivoli Bay. Nearby Pool of Shalom is a local curiosity and favourite swimming and floating spot, thanks to a salinity level around seven times greater than the sea. Millicent’s timber industry.

The Umpherston Sinkhole is an amazing result of aeons of corrosion – a beautiful sunken garden that used to be a cave created by the dissolution of limestone rocks. The sinkhole was naturally created when the chamber’s roof collapsed. It can be viewed from platforms above or you can also stroll through the garden.

The picturesque seaside town of Robe is situated on the shores of Guichen Bay and is today one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Australia. It attracts visitors from across Australia for its world class eateries, excellent fishing and boating opportunities, heritage buildings and old world charm.

As you’d expect from a town surrounded by fresh produce and great wine, Kingston SE has everything you need to satisfy your tastebuds. From local gourmet food, including country bakers, fishmongers and butchers, to cafes, supermarkets, historic pubs and relaxed restaurants, your every need (and meal) is catered for at Kingston SE.

With its heritage of shipping, agriculture, fishing and commerce, Kingston SE is brimming with historical sites and fascinating buildings, each with a story to tell. Pick up a self-guided heritage walk map from the Kiosk or at the Visitor Information Centre in town and discover the secrets of Kingston.

Blending ancient and modern knowledge, the ‘analemmic’ sundial uses your body to tell the time. Located on a small island next to Apex Park, the sundial consists of a series of granite hour-markers upon which your shadow is cast from a central analemma (a solar chart) telling you the time of day. Also look out for the fish, animal and wave sculptures around the sundial and the town.

It’s hard to beat Kingston’s beaches, but for something different, a host of secluded bays, hidden lakes, whale-watching sites and coastal reserves deserted but for the myriad of waterbirds and local wildlife, are all waiting to be explored and are an easy drive from your base at Kingston Foreshore Holiday Park.

The Naracoorte Caves are one of the world’s most important fossil sites. For more than 500,000 years, layers upon layers of fossils have created this World Heritage listed site. There are 28 known caves in total of which 4 are open to the public. Truly spectacular to experience, they offer self-guided, guided and adventure caving tours all year round.

The internationally-renowned Coonawarra wine region is just a 90-minute drive away and offers some of Australia’s most exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons thanks to its unique climate and ancient terra rossa soil. For a more boutique, yet equally outstanding wine experience, the cooler climate wineries of Mt Benson are virtually on the doorstep to Kingston, about 20 minutes south just off the Southern Ports Highway.