Glenelg Travel Guide

 Merebin Says:  Glenelg's town hall was originally build in 1875, although the clock and clock tower were added later. It was originally planned to be used as an institute building, but in 1887 the building was bought by the Glenelg council and it was then used as the town hall, In 1997 the... 

 balhannah Says:  I have seen St. Andrew's Church many times, and I don't think I ever realized it was a Church!To me, it looks a bit like the Glenelg Town Hall.Well, it isn't the original quite small church that was built in 1848, but a much larger one that was built in 1879, in Italian... 

 balhannah Says:  The South Australia Jockey Club is situated at Morphettville Racecourse. The race-course has been here since 1875.Race's are held here every Saturday, including major races like The Adelaide Cup, Australasian Oaks and Robert Sangster Stakes in March and Group 1 SA Derby and... 

 balhannah Says:  Located in Wigley Reserve, is the replica of the HMS Buffalo, the ship that came out from England in 1836, with Governor Hindmarsh on board. HMS Buffalo was built in India and used as a storeship, convict ship and as transport for immigrants to Australia before being wrecked... 

 balhannah Says:  Jetties, I always go for a walk along them to see if people are catching fish, to see if there are fish in the clear waters, or just to watch the children jumping into the ocean.So, a walk along the Glenelg Jetty was a must for me! This isn't the original, which was built in... 

 balhannah Says:  The Pioneer Memorial is located on Moseley Square, directly infront of the Glenelg Jetty.This Memorial was built to commemorate the foundation of South Australia and to honour the early settlers. It is beautifully sculpted with different scenes. On the side facing the sea,... 

 balhannah Says:  One building you can't miss seeing, is the lovely Town Hall that was built in 1875. At that time, it was minus the clock-tower and clock. It was built to be used as an Institute, but in 1887, the Glenelg council bought the building and it was then used as the Town Hall.It is... 

 balhannah Says:  Jetty road is the long road on which the Glenelg Tram runs to its terminus at the end. There are plenty of shops lining either side of the road, so you should be able to find a souvenir here.I like the end nearest the beach, because this is where the cafes with outdoor... 

 DennyP Says:  GLENELG When in Glenelg take some time to visit the Historical Town Hall and check out the wonderful exhibit of the history and early settlement of this part of South Australia..Really well done and very informative with many early photos and paintings Lots of artefacts on... 

 ettiewyn Says:  Of course the beach is Glenelg's most important attraction and the reason for most people to come here. It is quite a long and wide beach and a nice place to relax.Do you see the huge trees growing behind the beach? They were planted here because there long, straight trunks... 

 ettiewyn Says:  Glenelg's Town Hall is a beautiful heritage building. It was built in 1875 as institute building, but bought by the council twelve years later and served as town hall until 1997. Since then it is used as a museum.The Bay Discovery Centre is now located in the Town Hall. You... 

 SWFC_Fan Says:  The Bay Fish Shop sells fish and chips and other snacks near the beach in the resort of Glenelg. It is located on Jetty Road, just a few minutes walk from the long sandy beach.It is primarily a fish and chips shop, and there are no tables provided for indoor dining. A sample... 

 lovinoz Says:  If you enjoy a mix of live bands and DJ's with modern loud music - mainly R&B and top 20 - this is the place for you. Open 11am til late. Bar and cafe by day, night club by night. (Formerly Pier & Pines) No thongs (flip flops). Jeans are allowed, but most women dress up. 

 balhannah Says:  The best way to reach Glenelg from Adelaide, is by Tram. I am not sure if the "old" Trams still run on this line, as Adelaide has brand new Trams and that is all I saw. Pity if they have retired the old trams, as these were a tourist attraction.Glenelg Trams run approx every... 

 Rusket Says:  The shopping street is the same as the cafe and restaurant street and as the tram street: It is Jetty Road :-) And there are real shops, not a mall: Butcher, ice cream store, clothes store etc. You get everything you need there!