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Cape Jaffa Lighthouse

🇦🇺South Australia, AUInactive

The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was originally situated on Margaret Brock Reef, near the cape of the same name on South Australia's southeast coast. Its tower was moved inland to the town of Kingston SE in 1976. The National Trust of South Australia now owns the former lighthouse, operating it as a museum. As of 2022, the original platform supporting the reef-based tower remained in place. The lighthouse ceased operations in 1976.

Why it matters: The structure is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Background
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.
Flash Count
1 flash
City
South Australia
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-36.8361°
Longitude
139.8463°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Year Built
1976
Heritage Status
listed on the South Australian Heritage Register
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Cape Jaffa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Robe at 20 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
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Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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