Kingston Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  In Kingston SE, there are quite a few different styles of Church to be found on the walking tour.The old Stone Anglican Church is one of them, built in 1873, it does look old! As usual, the doors were closed, so if you wish to see the leadlight windows, you will have to come... 

 balhannah Says:  Some historic buildings I came across.......One was the Courthouse Museum, located in the old Courthouse. Now you may think this looks like a church, which is does, but never was!! It was built between 1869 -1870 as a Courthouse.Located @ 2 Hanson Street.My next stop [photo... 

 balhannah Says:  The Lions Park in Kingston SE has a small brick building located roadside Hanson street.Behind the glass in this building, is the old power generating engine that was privately owned and was used for many years. It still is in working order and from time to time it is given... 

 balhannah Says:  Kingston has a few nice historic buildings, like the lovely Post Office located at 1 Hanson street. It was built in 1867, and was one of the original buildings in town. Australia Post has taken great care in restoring it to its former glory! It was selected for a special... 

 balhannah Says:  The historic walk I am following, is taking me past many of the earlier settler's Cottages. Quite a few of the "new" people are restoring these old Cottages, so good to see them being preserved. Many date back to the early 1800's.Then, I came across, larger and a little... 

 balhannah Says:  The CAPE JAFFA LIGHTHOUSE was located a very short walk from the Kingston Caravan Park.This Lighthouse is very different in design to old and modern ones of today.It was built in 1872, in the sea on Margaret Brock reef off Cape Jaffa, after several ships ran aground.Year's... 

 balhannah Says:  This park we came across as we entered town. We stopped to have a look a the information board in the undercover area. This had plenty of information for visitors like us. After a look here, we then went to a short walk on the large lawned area, and across the bridge which... 

 balhannah Says:  As usual, it was to the Tourist information centre we went to first. Easy to locate, just look for the big white "i" on the blue sign.It was here I picked up my free booklet named "Interesting walks around Kingston SE,' which included routes and details for 5 self guided... 

 iandsmith Says:  Come on, honest answer, "How many anelamatic sundials have you seen?"Let's face it, you don't even know what an anelamatic sundial is!That's O.K., neither did I, but I now know where I can activate one.It's a sundail where you are actually the apparatus casting the shadow,... 

 iandsmith Says:  "Larry" the giant lobster (well, it had to have a name, didn't it!) is unmissable, perched as it is astride the highway beckoning you in. 

 Phildy Says:  More of a cafe style restaurant and tourist stop, the Big Lobster features Larry the Lobster's special menu. Anyone, from young child to ageing adult will feel welcome at the Big Lobster. There's a playground inside for kids, bench type seating for take away foods and a...