Glenelg (known to locals as “The Bay”) is one of the most popular beach-side suburbs in Adelaide. Located west of Adelaide CBD on the shore of the Gulf of Saint Vincent. It has always been a popular tourist destination when visiting adelaide due to the beach and its many attractions. Established in 1836, it is the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia (the oldest being Kingscote on Kangaroo Island). It was named after Lord Glenelg, a member of British Cabinet and Secretary of State for Was and the Colonies.
The Jetty Between 1857 - 1859, Glenelg’s first jetty was built. The Jetty was destroyed in 1948 by a king tide (high tide + storm surge) during a storm. It took 21 years before the new current jetty was opened in 1969. Since the jetty was no longer used for docking and mail service, it was only constructed at two thirds of its origional length.
Waterslides There are three to choose from: 2 body and 1 raft - all fully enclosed and heated - offering rides of up to 130 metres with a water surge of 90 litres per second to thrust you through the tunnel. Youre guaranteed to have the ride of your life.
The Train The Beachouse Train was manufactured in Italy. The train travels around the mini golf course - which has a western mining theme. The train is great fun for all members of the family.
Arcade Games The Beachouse is overflowing with the latest and greatest games from America, Japan and Italy.
Hel-a-va jet boat has been designed for extreme performance in open seas. It seats twelve passengers in a fully enclosed cabin and is powered by twin 5.9 litre turbo charged engines capable of pushing out over 1200 litres of water per second - enough to fill the average sized swimming pool in under a minute. The Hel-a-va Jet Boat booking office is located amongst the fashionable restaurants and cafes that line the Holdfast Shores Marina at Glenelg. Weather permitting, Hel-a-va Jet Boat runs seven days a week, all year round except for Christmas Day.
Pubs and Clubs Get out and treat yourself to a few drinks with friends at Holdfast Bay’s favourite pubs and drinking spots. Enjoy the warmth of the indoors and the fabulous coastal views at the same time. You may like to indulge in a pint of beer at the Seacliff Beach Hotel, glass of Shiraz at the Vue Wine Bar or bourbon & coke at the Glenelg Jetty Hotel. Other places to visit include the Esplanade Hotel, Watermark Hotel, Brighton Metro Hotel, Broadway Hotel, Liquid Lounge, Holdfast Hotel, Pier & Pines, Horizons, Sol.bar or Pier One Bar.
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