What to see in Glenelg What can I do in Glenelg
By Dr Robert Monie | February 6, 2009
Glenelg (known to locals as “The Bay”) is one of the best beach-side suburbs in Adelaide. Situated west of Adelaide CBD on the shore of the Gulf of Saint Vincent. It is a popular tourist destination when people visiting adelaide due to the beach and its many attractions. Established in 1836, it is the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia (the oldest being Kingscote on Kangaroo Island). It was named after Lord Glenelg, a member of British Cabinet and Secretary of State for Was and the Colonies.
Jetty Road The best beachside shopping in Adelaide, a kilometer-long road offering a veritable gallery of amazing shops |with something for everyone! Architecture dating back to the early 1800’s with many Heritage Award plaques along the curb. Experience the ‘bustle’ of the Mainstreet atmosphere, especially as with the famous Bay Tram rattles by, as well as the many smaller side streets with their special offerings, antique shops, specialty shops and cosmopolitan cafes!
Dodgem Cars Australia is now only the second country in the world to have Soli Italian Formula One dodgem cars, regarded as the Rolls Royce of dodgem cars. Built by the worlds oldest dodgem car manufacturer in Bologna, Italy.
The Cafe You will be able to indulge in freshly-baked gourmet treats as well as those old favourites including fairy floss, donuts and Gelato – all made on-site daily.
Carousel The Beachouse at Glenelg is home to Australias oldest carousel. Built in the late 19th Century in Britan with the horses carved by Germanys famous carver Friedrich Heyn. The antique carousel now takes pride of place at the Beachouse following a 2 year restoration.
Hel-a-va jet boat has been designed for extreme performance in open seas. It seats twelve passengers in a fully enclosed cabin and is powered by twin 5.9 litre turbo charged engines capable of pushing out over 1200 litres of water per second – enough to fill the average sized swimming pool in under a minute. The Hel-a-va Jet Boat booking office is located amongst the fashionable restaurants and cafes that line the Holdfast Shores Marina at Glenelg. Weather permitting, Hel-a-va Jet Boat runs seven days a week, all year round except for Christmas Day.
Add a little adventure to your life, try Scuba Diving!! Glenelg Scuba Diving offers beginner courses, adventure programs, dive charters and shipwreck dives. They have a custom built dive centre, with state of the art facilities, an in-ground heated pool and dive boats moored at the back door. Glenelg Scuba has highly trained professionals, all of whom love diving and sharing their diving world with beginners.
If you like what you read about Glenelg and would love to stay there when visiting Adelaide. Go to Accommodation Glenelg, Adelaide or Glenelg Hotels, Adelaide
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