Cape Douglas, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cape Douglas South Australia
Cape Douglas Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5291
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	386 km (240 mi) south-east of Adelaide 24 km (15 mi) south of Mount Gambier
LGA(s)	District Council of Grant
Region	Limestone Coast
County	Grey
State electorate(s)	Mount Gambier
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 19.0 °C 66 °F 8.2 °C 47 °F 708.4 mm 27.9 in
Suburbs around Cape Douglas: Kongorong Kongorong Mount Schank Mount Schank Nene Valley Cape Douglas Allendale East Port MacDonnell Ocean Ocean Ocean
Footnotes	Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Cape Douglas is a coastal area in South Australia. It sits on the state's south-east coast. This area looks out over the Southern Ocean, which is also known as the Great Australian Bight in Australia.

Cape Douglas is about 386 kilometers south-east of Adelaide. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. It is also about 24 kilometers south of Mount Gambier. Mount Gambier is a major town nearby.

What's in a Name?

The name Cape Douglas became official on October 31, 1996. It was named after a coastal spot called Douglas Point. This point was renamed Cape Douglas on January 18, 1996. This was done to match the name people had been using locally for a long time.

Shack Sites

Within Cape Douglas, there are also some special areas. These are called "shack sites." A shack site is a place where small, simple holiday homes or shacks are located. The Cape Douglas Shack Site (also known as the Douglas Point Shack Site) and the Middle Point Shack Site are both part of this area.

Exploring Cape Douglas's Coastline

Cape Douglas covers land along the coast. It stretches from Jones Bay in the west. It goes all the way to the Middle Point Headland in the east.

Key Coastal Features

This area includes some important natural features. These include the Cape Douglas headland itself. It also features Umpherstone Bay, which is located on the eastern side of the headland.

How Land is Used in Cape Douglas

Most of the land in Cape Douglas is used for agriculture. This means farming is a big part of the area.

Protecting Nature

Land right along the coastline has a special purpose. It is set aside for conservation. This means it is protected to keep nature safe. An example is the Douglas Point Conservation Park.

Places to Live

There is also an area overlooking Umpherstone Bay. This part of Cape Douglas is set aside for residential use. This means people can build homes there.

Government and Community

Cape Douglas is part of different government areas. These areas help manage the community.

Federal Government

At the national level, Cape Douglas is in the federal division of Barker. This is how the area is represented in the Australian Parliament.

State Government

For state matters, it is part of the state electoral district of Mount Gambier. This means it has a representative in the South Australian Parliament.

Local Government

Locally, Cape Douglas is managed by the District Council of Grant. This council looks after local services and planning.