Keith - Places to See

The Old Manse
Located on Heritage Street this building was constructed in 1906. It used to house an interesting collection of old photographs of the area and memorabilia. It is now a private residence and not open to the public.

Congregational Church
Located on Heritage Street this building was constructed in 1910. It is now owned by the National Trust. Of particular interest are the leadlight windows which were constructed as part of the Bicentennial Project. The four windows depict Pioneer Women, Pioneer Men, Keith in 1988 and the National Trust and were constructed by 30 members of the local community under the assistance of the artist Debra Lutze.

The Early Settlers Cottage
The Early Settlers Cottage, Emu Flats Road. Head west on Emu Flats Road which is north of the town centre. The cottage is located about one km out of town. Built in 1894 by William Davis it was built of limestone and has been remarkably well preserved. Today it is owned and operated by the National Trust. Contact (08) 8755 1125 for details or check out http://www.nationaltrustsa.com.au.

Penny Farthing Coffee and Crafts
Open seven days a week from 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Penny Farthing Coffee and Crafts has a fine collection of South Australian crafts including pottery, woodwork and glassware. Contact (08) 8755 1061 for details.

Mount Monster Conservation Park
This 93 hectare park is located 10 km south of the town. Follow the road to Naracoorte. There are a number of walks in the park and some excellent picnic and barbecue facilities. The view from the top of Mount Monster (100 metres up) in worth the effort. It is an ideal way to see the richness of the local area. The park is noted for its birdwatching.

Mount Rescue Conservation Park
This large conservation area has been described as 28,000 hectares of mallee scrub. It is located 16 km north of the town and is an extensive sand plain covered with low scrubby heath and gums. It is a reminder of what the area was like before trace elements were added to the soil.