Cape
Jaffa Anchorage is located on the protected north facing shore of LacepedeBay, between the towns of Kingston S.E.
and Robe, on South Australia's coastline. A working port the marina caters for both commercial and recreational
vessels in two dedicated marinas, along with a 4-lane boat ramp, wharf, travel
lift, hard-stand and fuel facilities.
The
marina is surrounded by wineries, stunning beaches, conservation park and
awesome fishing grounds making it a destination in its own right, however it is
also perfectly located between Melbourne and Adelaide for the boatie travelling
around the coast who is looking for re-supply or a night or two out of the
weather. Cape Jaffa Anchorage’s friendly staff will ensure you feel welcome and
assist wherever they can.
Future
development of the marina will see the inclusion of a tavern, tourist
accommodation, specialty shops, chandlery and further marine-based industry.
For
further information please visit Cape Jaffa Anchorage's website
or contact Marina Manager, Lindsay Gilchrist 0418 899 748.
The town of Kingston SE, 20 minutes north of Cape Jaffa in the heart of Lacepede Bay, is a scenic holiday town of unspoilt beauty. Safe beaches offer fantastic fishing, swimming, windsurfing and sailing. During summer, when conditions permit, drive the beach south to Cape Jaffa or north toward the Coorong and The Granites, a granite outcrop on the southern Coorong beach. Kingston has every convienience you’d expect of a regional country town, but don’t forget to see the sights. Visit the Big Lobster, the historical Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, hike or bike the town trails and taste Lacepede Seafood’s famous Lobster pate, situated on the foreshore at the end of the jetty.
The Limestone Coast Wine and Food Trail provides days of joy discovering the delicacies and savouring the flavours of the region. Follow the trail to discover the secrets of the best produce, wine, eateries and attractions of the region. The Mount Benson Wine Region is just minutes from Cape Jaffa. The climate and terra rossa soils combine to create the perfect environment for premium wines and the regions reputation is growing rapidly. Visit the cellar doors of some of Australia’s newest prize-winning names including Cape Jaffa Wines, Murdup Wines, Norfolk Rise Vineyard, Ralph Fowler Wines, Wangolina Station and Wehl’s Mt Benson Vineyards.
Navigational Notes When approaching Cape Jaffa Anchorage proceed to a point well North of the Margaret Brock Reef and North Rock. Then proceed SE by E on a bearing 120°T. Coordinates for the marina channel entrance are:
Port day marker and 3nm beacon 36°56' 10.594S and 139°41' 51.476E. Starboard day marker and 2nm beacon 36°56' 11.322S and 139°41' 49.754E
Head to the channel entrance day markers and nautical lights.After passing through the Channel entrance markers proceed by following the Port and Starboard day markers and 1 nautical mile beacons.
Marina Facilities
Marine Services
WET BERTHS
38
WATER AT BERTHS
YES
DRY BERTHS
NIL
POWERAT BERTHS
YES
DEPTH AT ENTRANCE
3.0 MSL
3 PHASE POWER
TBA
MAX BERTH LENGTH
30m
LPG AVAIL
YES
MONITOR VHF
CH 72
FUEL AVAIL
YES (DIESEL)
OFFICE HOURS
0730 - 1730
SHOWERS
NO
INDUSTRY MEMBER
BIASA & MIAA
LAUNDRY
NO
SEWAGE PUMP OUT
YES
WIFI INTERNET
NO
HAULOUT TRAVEL LIFT
YES
BOAT BROKER
NO
HARD STAND
YES
CHANDLERY
NO
BOAT RAMP
YES
BAR
NO
CAR PARK & DOCK SECURITY
YES
RESTAURANT
NO
COASTGUARD
Contact themarina office for a list of trades and services in the area.
Recommended Cruising Guides
Anchoring and Anchorages in South Australia by James H Cowell
Marina Berth Prices (in AUD, correct as at June 2010)
Berth Pricing Notes
Monohull 12m
$35 per day / $180 per week
Monohull 15m
$40 per day / $200 per week
Prices are indicative only, are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. Contact the Marina Office or visit Cape Jaffa Anchoragewebsite for the best berth option to suit your vessel.
Local Essentials
Shopping & Provisioning
The historic seaside resort of Robe is just 25 km south of Cape Jaffa. Experience it's relaxing charm and fine hospitality, laze on the famous Long Beach, sample the outstanding seafood and wine of the many eateries, or just walk down the village main street searching for that fine coffee experience or browsing the arts and antiques of the shops.
Cape Jaffa Anchorage is situated in the midst of the Mt Benson Wine Region. With over 20 vineyards in the immediate vicinity, the region is gaining a reputation for producing stunning red wine varieties. Relatively new on the vineyard scene, vines in the region are now starting to mature, with superior vintages starting to become apparent.
Naracoorte Caves is South Australia’s only World Heritage area. It has the most complete fossil record of the past 500,000 years, including fossils of extinct megafauna like the Thylacoleo, Diprotodon and Zygomaturus. The Wonambi Fossil Centre offers informative tours of the caves and for the more adventurous, action packed adventure caving expeditions.
The Coorong is a RAMSAR wetland of international importance that stretches from the mouth of the River Murray to just north of Kingston SE. The name “Coorong” is derived from the Aboriginal word “karang” meaning narrow neck. Over 130 km long, in places it is less than 500 metres wide, and is a sanctuary for native wildlife and rare flora and the lagoons and waterways are home to more than 200 species of birds
The Bool Lagoon Game Reserve, 25 km south-west of Naracoorte, is another internationally significant refuge for migratory, wading and waterbirds. The extensive system of boardwalks provides fantastic views of the birds in an idyllic setting.
Wrights Bay, just south of Cape Jaffa, is a well kept secret that epitomises the wild beauty of the Limestone Coast. Accessable from the Southern Ports Highway between Cape Jaffa and Robe, and for the adverturous 4WDriver along the beach from Cape Jaffa, Wrights Bay attracts an abundance of fish including Mulloway and salmon and makes a great day out fishing or picnicing.
The Bernouilli Conservation Reserve is a short walk south of The Cape and contains the remains of the Lighthouse cottages, which housed Lightkeepers of the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse. The view to the lighthouse platform, 6 km offshore on Margaret Brock Reef, gives an appreciation of the determination and hardship experienced by the seamen and lightkeepers who lived and worked in these sometimes treacherous waters. The maritime history of Cape Jaffa, which was originally named Cape Bernouilli by Nicholas Baudin in 1802, after a Mediterranean port near Jerusalem, is a fascinating insight into the lives of our forebears.
The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, now located on the foreshore at Kingston SE, was completed in 1872 by W.F. King and the Cape Jaffa township was originally named Kings Camp in his honour.
All information on this site is intended as a guide only and should not be used for navigation purposes. The Australian Marinas Guide ABN.44 872 723 075 Ph:+61 425 795 453 em: fiona@marinasguide.com.au
Cape
Jaffa Anchorage is located on the protected north facing shore of 
