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Beach · Adelaide, Austrália Meridional
Glenelg Beach
Adelaide’s urban beach, linked to the city centre by tram, featuring a long jetty, the restaurant street Jetty Road and the landing site of the first settlers.
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About Glenelg Beach
Glenelg is Adelaide’s best‑known beach, about 11 km from the centre, facing the Gulf of St Vincent. It was here that in 1836 British settlers landed and proclaimed the founding of the Province of South Australia, at a spot now marked by an old eucalypt, the Old Gum Tree.
The beach has light sand and calm water, good for swimming in summer. The jetty, built in 1859 and rebuilt after storms, extends over the water and is the most popular spot to watch the sunset. Around Moseley Square are the old town hall, with a small museum, and at times a Ferris wheel.
Jetty Road, which links the beach to the suburb, concentrates restaurants, ice‑cream shops and stores. Boat tours to see dolphins, common in the gulf, depart from Holdfast Shores.
The tram from Adelaide’s centre terminates at Moseley Square, a few steps from the sand, in a ride of about half an hour. There is no entry fee.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 4 hours.
Best time
In summer, December to February, for swimming. Late afternoon is the time for the sunset on the jetty, year‑round.
How to get there
By tram from Adelaide city centre, in about half an hour, to Moseley Square.
Tip
Swim between the red and yellow flags and use sunscreen. Stay for sunset on the jetty and dine on Jetty Road.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Glenelg Beach
How to get from Adelaide to Glenelg?
By tram from the city centre in about 30 minutes; the terminus is next to the beach.
Can you swim at Glenelg?
Yes, the gulf waters are usually calm. Swim between the red and yellow flags where lifeguards patrol.
Can you see dolphins at Glenelg?
Yes, boat tours depart from Holdfast Shores beside the beach to see dolphins in St Vincent Gulf.