Beaches, Adelaide

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      Here the beach of Glenalg.
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Coastal Trail Hike - Seals and Birds Galore!
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lovinoz 65 reviews

Incredible scenery and quite the good workout at about 7.2 kms one way!

This trail is fantastic - we just did part of it yesterday and the views were amazing! The part we covered was from Kingston Park to Hallett Cove and back.

We even saw 5 seals splashing around in the surf!!

Take warm enough clothing if it is a cold day since it gets quite windy.

Go to the website below to see some photos.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Trail runs from Kingston Park to near Port Stanvac

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SNORKEL at PORT NOARLUNGA
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lovinoz 65 reviews
Port Noarlunga

SNORKEL at PORT NOARLUNGA
You can see in the photo below that the reef goes parallel to the shore, making the whole area inside the lagoon very calm. You can walk halfway down the jetty and swim the rest of the way to the reef for the best snorkelling. There used to be stairs at the very end of the jetty, but they were removed for repairs a couple months ago. Hopefully new ones will be put up soon since it is a long swim. There is a metal ladder at the very end of the jetty, but it is very long and not recommended for people with fear of heights or low upper body strength.

The last section of the jetty is closed for fishing as it is a National Marine Park, as is the whole reef.

WHAT TO BRING
Pack anything you want for your lunch or if you prefer, there are a few takeaway shops very close to the beach.

Plan to bring a swimsuit, towel, snorkel and sunblock if you want to jump in. If you do not have a snorkel, mask and fins, there is a dive shop about 150 meters from the beach which rents out this equipment ($18/day). Do not forget sunblock and maybe a hat as well!

You can take a fishing pole if you are inspired to.

Written Feb 16, 2006

Address: Port Noarlunga, South Australia

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Off to the beach I go! Day out to Henley Beach
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The last day in Adelaide, the gang splitted up for the day to pursue what we want to do.

Purchased a day-ticket on the Metro bus and hopped on I went to Henley Beach. Spent a good morning here before I made a run to the Penfold Vineyards. Again, like Brighton Beach, it was greatly deserted. White pristine fine sand+emerald green waters. Stunningly beautiful.

Like Brighton, it too had its fair share of waterfront shops, cafes and restaurants.

Written Dec 30, 2005

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Off to the beach we go! Day out to Brighton
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What the heck were we doing in Brighton? The reason was lost in time now. We probably decided to hop on the Metro Bus (since we had the day ticket anyway) and see where the bus brought us to.

But I can tell you - Brighton Beach was one BEAUTIFUL and mesmerising beach. Another stretch of pristine fine white sand and an arch of emerald green waters. And what I remembered: Free of crowd.

The gang broke up to do our own beach walk and comb. I remembered carrying back a treasure trove of shells and big shells they were - of discarded abalone shells!

A row of shops (mainly catering to water activities), cafes and restaurants serve this water front. I wanted to go for coffee at this Marilyn Monroe inspired cafe: A Cafe ETC, simply because the artwork was stunning! It wasn't everyday that you can have coffee in the company of the blonde bombshell herself!

Updated Dec 30, 2005

Phone: 61 (0)8 8229 9980

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A Stroll Along the Beach
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Anne12 195 reviews
Glenelg Beach

Written Feb 16, 2006

Address: Glenelg

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Here the beach of Glenalg.
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Here the beach of Glenalg.

Here the beach of Glenalg. A very nice beach situated near by a nice shopping street in Glenalg.

Updated Dec 7, 2004

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A little starfish......
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wen_viaggio 147 reviews

Here's a little starfish which was picked up by my friend on the beaches of Glenelg...

Written Oct 3, 2003

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Head to the beaches at Glenelg.
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wen_viaggio 147 reviews

Glenelg is a 40 min tram ride from Victoria Square (in the city) and is a popular getaway for the locals seeking to unwind in the sand.

Written Oct 3, 2003

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OK, the beaches are nice...
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j-san 548 reviews

Written Aug 26, 2002

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The Beach.....duh.
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SinKitty 48 reviews

Adelaide has beautiful beaches. The water is so clear and the sand is fluffy and white.

Updated Aug 25, 2002

Address: uhhhh...the coast.

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