Top Things to do in Glenelg
10 Free Things to do in Glenelg That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Glenelg, Australia including Glenelg Pier, Haigh's Chocolates Glenelg, Bay Discovery Centre, Glenelg Visitor Information Centre, Old Gum Tree Reserve, Glenelg Beach, Glenelg Art Gallery, Moseley Square, Pioneer Memorial, Patawalonga River.
Restaurants in Glenelg
1. Glenelg Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 855 reviews
Reviewed By jrtakesontheworld - Australia, null
The Glenelg pier is an iconic part of the Glenelg foreshore. It's just long enough for a leisurely stroll on a sunny day. The clear water allows you to spot little fish darting around below.
2. Haigh's Chocolates Glenelg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Our store at Adelaide’s premier beachside destination is conveniently situated right in the centre of this popular 7 day shopping precinct. It’s just a 5 minute walk from the beach and the same distance from Glenelg’s residential heart. Our team provide favourite chocolates to locals as well as tempting treats and souvenirs to holidaymakers and convention delegates from nearby hotels.
3. Bay Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By nikkitraveller89 - Melbourne, Australia
The Bay Discovery Centre has a great and informative museum upstairs. I went on one of the windiest days in Glenelg and it was a nice way to spend my morning! A fascinating insight into how Glenelg and Adelaide was established, Indigenous influence and how both have changed over the years. I never knew Luna Park was in Glenelg! It’s not an overly big museum, but allows you to read all the information on display in each of the sections. The descriptions took me on a journey and allowed me to picture life once upon a time in Glenelg and broader Adelaide. The front desk staff were very helpful and lovely. In fact I stayed and had a lovely chat to them. They are also happy to recommend places for a bite to eat/coffee. I would highly recommend visiting, as you will definitely come away with more knowledge than you came in the door with!
4. Glenelg Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Glenelg Visitor Information Centre offers essential SA tourism information and is able to plan and book your travel itinerary. We are the official Information Centre in Glenelg, located within the Town Hall on Moseley Square.
Reviewed By Roam717314 - Burleigh Heads, Australia
We were able to get tickets for public transport by showing our interstate Seniors cards. The staff were very helpful.
5. Old Gum Tree Reserve
6. Glenelg Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 620 reviews
Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.
Reviewed By Cecefreeflyer
Family friendly, plenty of clean sand and space, lovely space to watch the sunset or picnic. Plenty of activities to watch
7. Glenelg Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
A treasure trove of Aboriginal Art - what began as six friends painting has grown into a group of over 100 Artists, many of whom are of Aboriginal heritage. Often said to have the largest collection of available work in South Australia and Artists are happy to meet and talk about their work. All pieces guaranteed and have the story to go with the pieces. As well as Aboriginal Art, the Gallery has locally made Award winning skin care, books, opal, and quilting including childrens items. Open 7 days a week from 10.30 am - 6pm. All Welcome
8. Moseley Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
The last tram stop on the run from Adelaide CBD to Glenelg is Mosley Square. This is the central hub of Glenelg. Surrounded by cafes, fast food outlets and a major hotel, it is also home to the Australian Post Office, the Glenelg Pioneer Memorial and the Glenelg Town Hall with historical displays able to viewed at varying times throughout the week. There is easy walking access through to Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores which has a variety of popular cafes and restaurants, Colley Reserve used for many community events is close by as well. The ever-popular Beach House is also here. I enjoyed the casual walk taking in the atmosphere and see what had changed since I was last there. The extremely tall palms seem to have doubled in size – but that is probably my memory not recalling correctly. Jetty Rd, Glenelg also is easily accessible from Mosley Square with many shopping delights. The square features a water feature which randomly shorts water into the air and is an absolute delight to children during the hotter months. Mosley Square is not a destination by itself but more an access point for multiple other destinations in within the Mosley Square precinct. Well worth visiting at the end of a tram ride from the city and deciding where to go from there. Return? Yes definitely specially after a great tram ride.
9. Pioneer Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Safari714033
A very beautiful, interesting memorial with all the history and names relevant to the area, very eyecatching from a distance so you have to visit it with a sombre view out to sea
10. Patawalonga River
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Pathfinder101 - Adelaide, Australia
"The Pat" is a scenic river at the back of Glenelg North that creates an internal harbour for our local boats as well as a stretch of water surrounded by grass and paths. The locals take advantage of either walking an extra block to walk along the beach or alternatively do a lap or two around "The Pat". "The Pat" has many grassed areas where you can sit and relax or for those more organised enjoy a picnic. "The Pat" essentially finishes at Tapleys Hill Road near the airport, and you are able to take advantage of the foot bridge across "The Pat" at this end for a unique experience. When the planes are using this end as the flight path for landing you can stand in the middle of the foot bridge and experience the planes flying directly over your head, wheels down ready for their landing. I reckon its the closest you can get to a full sized plane flying directly over you.
