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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.

Special Experiences in Glenelg

One of the most popular attractions in Adelaide, the coastal suburb of Glenelg is an ideal place for unwinding at the beach. But there is much more to do here for a truly memorable getaway.

Enjoy Dolphin Encounters
One of the best experiences to look forward to is to get up close to dolphins in Glenelg Holiday accommodation can be found by the shore which offers easy access to such dolphin watching tours in Hold fast Bay; some of them even give you the chance to swim with these playful marine mammals!

Explore Charming Jetty Road

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For some exploration, you can head to Jetty Road, only around five minutes by foot from Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites. This lively precinct has many shops and boutiques offering retail therapy as well as art galleries, cafes and restaurants. As day turns to dusk, you can enjoy entertainment and live music here as well.

Spend Time at The Beachouse
In Glenelg, family attractions don’t get any better than The Beachouse, an entertainment complex packed with fun activities,heated waterslides, rides, games and more. Highlights include the Speed Slide, Formula 1 dodgem cars,mini-golf, a huge play castle, bumper boats and a good old fashioned carousel which has over 100 years of history!

Visit the Bay Discovery Centre
For an enriching visit, head to the Bay Discovery Centre which is a social history museum where you can learn about the area’s and South Australia’s rich heritage. Home to diverse photographs, paintings, objects and textiles, the centre offers insights into the indigenous Kaurna People of Adelaide.