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Unleash Your True Explorer in Glenelg, South Australia – Adventuring Under the Hot Aussie Sun

Glenelg is one of the best places you can visit in South Australia, especially if you’re intent on doing some exploring and sightseeing. So, here’s a look at some of the best landmarks and sites you can visit during your time here.

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The Glenelg Visitor Centre

The first stop you’ll want to make on your Glenelg tour is the Visitor Centre. As the name implies, this is a great place to get all the info you need about the region and read up on all the best places to visit and tour. If you’re staying at a centrally-located Glenelg holiday accommodation – for instance, the Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites – it’s just a quick walk away too!

The Glenelg Art Gallery

If you have an eye for art, you should definitely visit the Glenelg Art Gallery. Here you can view the works of various local artists that range from stunning landscape paintings to abstract portraits.

The Jetty

The Jetty is one of the most iconic landmarks in Glenelg, which means it’s an absolute must-visit if you’re touring the region. Rebuilt in 1969, this is a great place to relax, grab yourself a drink and wait for the oceanic sunset.

The Proclamation Trail

This is a tour you should sign up for if you want to see most of Glenelg’s highlights in one go. You can cycle along to landmarks like the First Landing – where European settlers first discovered Glenelg – and the Old Gum Tree.

Fun things to do in Glenelg

Situated along South Australia’s azure Holdfast Bay and only a twenty-five-minute tram ride away from the city center, is Glenelg. The well-known tram has been carting passengers to and fro, from Glenelg to Adelaide’s North Terrace, since the 1920’s. With the delightful atmosphere of a little seaside village, hotels at Glenelg are a treat for a family looking for a getaway.

Fun things to do in Glenelg
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Head to the beach to paddle, swim or get a solid dose of vitamin D. Take the kids along to The Beachhouse, a short walk from Oaks Plaza Pier, which is an old-fashioned amusement park that features dodgem cars and bumper boats, as well as, arcade games like pinball and air hockey. Take a bicycle or simply hike The Federation Trail. Work your way around Holdfast Bay with its rows of beachside cottages. A few colonial buildings and a World War II air raid shelter can be seen on the trail, which are a throwback to a past era. End up at Kingston Park Coastal Reserve and you will come across the historic Kingston House.

Adults can browse for souvenirs at the charming little boutiques or track down some cheap eats on Jetty Road or head to Holdfast Marina for an elegant meal accompanied by a spectacular sunset. Alternatively, you can set sail to take in the sunset from a fifty-eight by thirty-two-foot high-performance sailing catamaran. Glenelg Golf Club is a private golf club that is ideal for a round of golf but just as good for a winning weekend breakfast. If you happen to be visiting for the Christmas holidays, catch the annual Christmas pageant. Earlier on in the year Glenelg plays host to a jazz festival and the City to Bay Fun Run.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+