Kingston SE, South Australia

Kingston SE is a city in the southeast of the Australian state of South Australia, 297 km south-east of Adelaide. It is located at the southeastern end of Encounter Bay and the Coorong. At the 2006 census, a population of 1,443 was found.

History

The city was named after George Strickland Kingston, an Australian politician and architect, named. The post office in the city, opened on 9 February 1860. Adding SE ( South East) has been added to distinguish the town from the settlement of Kingston on Murray in the same state.

1876, the city was connected with a narrow- gauge railway ( 1067 mm gauge ) to the railway network. In 1959 the line was broad gauge ( track width: 1600 mm) rebuilt and finally abandoned in the 1970s.

Economy

The main economic activities are fishing today, the winery, the calves breeding and tourism. The area is popular as a holiday and tourist destination all year round.

In Kingston, there are a number of pubs, hotels and shops. Even Australia reported the best Fish ' n' Chips - business, Macs Take Away, which has already won twice, is located in Kingston.

Sports

The city has a football team that plays in the Kowree - Naracoorte - Tatiara Football League.

Attractions

The northern entrance to the town is dominated by the Big Lobster (English: Large lobster ), lovingly by the inhabitants " Larry " called.