Keith

About Keith

Keith is a modern country township located on the Dukes Highway, with a population of approximately 1,300. The Ngarranjeri people occupied the area around Keith prior to European settlement.

The town is named after Lord Kintore, also known as Lord Keith, who was the Governor of South Australia in 1889 when the town was officially proclaimed. In the 1940s CSIRO scientists discovered that the land around Keith was particularly productive, and over time Keith has had considerable success with cattle studs, grain crops and lucerne. Today Keith is still recognised as the "lucerne capital of Australia" with its distinctive purple paddocks.

Davis Cottage, built in 1894 and one of the earliest buildings in Keith, is owned and operated by the National Trust as a museum.

The Mount Monster Conservation Park, is approximately 10km south of the township and has excellent picnic and barbecue facilities, a number of walks, and is great spot for bird watching. The Nrarkat Conservation Park is north of the township and features a network of trails ranging from in length and difficulty.

Shopping

IGA is the only supermarket in Keith. Opening hours are 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am - 12.00pm Saturday and Sunday. There is also a number of local specialty shops.

Dining

Keith has a number of dining options available including a cafe, bakery, teahouse, two restaurants and a hotel.

Sports and Recreation

Basketball, cricket, croquet, tennis, table tennis, cycling, fishing, football, hockey clubs and facilities are available. There is also a golf course and swimming pool.

Banks

The main bank in Keith is the ANZ. There are also an ATM and EFTPOS facilities available at Heads BP, Tupps and the Keith Hotel.

Library and Internet Access

The Keith School Community Library is based at the local area school in Tolmer Tce and provides resources and services to the school and community.

During school term the Library is open Monday's from 8.30am - 3.15pm; Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm; and Saturday from 9.30am - 12.00pm. During school Holidays the opening hours are 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday, and   9.30am - 12.00pm Saturday.

For further information please contact the Library by phone on (08) 8755 3236, or by email keith.library@plain.sa.gov.au, or visit www.tatiara.sa.gov.au. Click on 'Library' in the left menu, then 'Keith School Community Library'.

Internet access is available at the library (opening hours above), and the BP Service Station on Dukes Highway.

Post Offices, Fuel and Other Services

The Keith Post Office is located on Hender Street and is open 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

There are two petrol stations in Keith, both located on Dukes Highway. The BP service station is open 24/7.

Keith has two laundromats: one at the BP Service Station on Duke Highway, the other at the caravan park on Naracoorte Road.

Keith has five churches. Please contact them directly for service times.

• St Catherines Anglican Church: 08 8755 3032
• St James Catholic Church: 08 8752 1137
• Church of Christ: 08 8755 3095
• St Pauls Lutherran Church: 08 8752 0106
• Uniting Church: 08 8755 3017

Travel Times

Keith is located on the Dukes Highway between Bordertown and Tintinara. It is approximately 2hrs 15mins by car from Adelaide and 6hrs from Melbourne. For further information on travel to Keith visit www.premierstateliner.com.au

Further Information

View more information on Keith Select 'Tourism' from the left menu, then select 'Keith'.

or contact the Bordertown Visitor Information Centre
81 North Tce
Bordertown, SA 5268
Phone: 08 8752 0700
Email: bordertownvic@tatiara.sa.gov.au

For a Map of Keith visit Wilkins Tourist Maps. Select 'Towns' from the top menu, type 'Keith' in the search box and then select ‘Keith- SA' from the list.