Kingston S.E. was founded as a private town in 1851 by George Strickland Kingston. It grew rich as a

port serving the hinterland’s wheat and wool farmers. Today, much of its fortunes are built around fishing and supply of the highly sought after Southern Rock Lobster. Be sure to grab some takeaway lobster tails and chips in time for the spectacular sunset over the sea!

FAST FACTS!

• The area around Lacepede Bay was the traditional land of the Meintangk, the southern-most members of the Ngarrindjeri people
• The Big Lobster is one of Australia’s most impressive ‘Big Things’. It’s 17 metres high, 15.2 metres long and comprises four tonnes of steel and fibreglass. Locals call him ‘Larry’
• The ‘S.E.’ in Kingston S.E. stands for South East. It distinguishes it from the town Kingston in the Riverland
• The town is within the Mount Benson Wine Region; wine tastings are available at nearby cellar doors
• Kingston S.E. sits on Lacepede Bay, named after the naturalist Bernard Lacepede