Glenelg, Coastal administrative division in City of Holdfast Bay, Australia
Located 10 kilometers southwest of Adelaide, Glenelg extends along Gulf St Vincent with sandy beaches and a prominent jetty at its center point.
The proclamation of South Australia as a British province took place in Glenelg on December 28, 1836, marking the start of European settlement.
The Jetty Road precinct contains numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues that reflect the modern Australian coastal lifestyle.
A direct tram line connects Adelaide city center to Glenelg, operating daily with services every 20 minutes from early morning until late evening.
The Old Gum Tree site marks the exact location where British officials formally established the colony of South Australia in 1836.
Location: South Australia
Location: Holdfast Bay
Inception: 1836
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Website: https://glenelgsa.com.au/
Shares border with: Glenelg North, Glenelg South, Glenelg East
Website: https://glenelgsa.com.au
GPS coordinates: -34.98200,138.51600
Latest update: July 30, 2025 19:14
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