Glenelg, South Australia is one of the most popular locations for visitors to Adelaide. It is about 11km to the south west of the Adelaide City center.
Glenelg’s top attractions:
- Glenelg Beach & jetty
- Moseley Square
- Moseley Beach Club
- Giant Wheel ride
- The Beachouse
How to get there?
It takes 20 minutes to drive from the city. The best way to get to Glenelg by public transport is to catch the tram which runs every twenty minutes.
Top things to do in Glenelg:
Moseley Square
Moseley Square is at the end of Jetty Road and is the end of the line for the Glenelg to City tram. It is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and boutique shops. The Square has a number of palm trees and is the site of the impressive marble Pioneer Monument. There is also a large water feature.
You can take a 35 meter height ride on the Giant Wheel overlooking Moseley Square.
Glenelg Visitor Information Centre offers essential South Australia tourism information and help to plan your travel itinerary.
Moseley Beach Club
Moseley Beach Club is one the best Glenelg tourist attractions! At Glenelg, you’ll get the similar atmosphere of Bali. Entry to the Moseley Beach Club is free but it costs to hire a lounger or a daybed if you want to. There are plenty of drinks and food options for your enjoyment.
The Beachouse is a family amusement center right on the beach and is one of the best things to do in Glenelg with kids. There are plenty of activities including bumper boats, dodgem cars, waterslides, mini golfs and games. There is no entry fee, you just need to buy cards with credit and pay per game.
Glenelg Beach, jetty & playground
There is a great free playground between the Beachhouse and the jetty.
You can just take a walk, relax on the beach or play some beach sports here. The beach is long stretch with white sands, shallow and calm waves, perfect for young or less confident swimmers.
