Glenelg, Coastal administrative division in City of Holdfast Bay, Australia
Glenelg is a coastal suburb southwest of Adelaide that stretches along Gulf St Vincent, featuring sandy beaches and a notable pier at its center. The main area focuses on Jetty Road with shops and restaurants, while residential neighborhoods fan out into the surrounding streets.
This place marks the starting point of European settlement in South Australia, when British officials proclaimed the province there on 28 December 1836. That founding moment set the course for Adelaide's development and shaped the entire region.
Jetty Road forms the social hub where locals and visitors gather at restaurants, cafés, and shops that line the street. The area reflects how Australians enjoy their coastal life, with people spending time outdoors and socializing near the water.
A direct tram line connects Adelaide city center to this suburb daily with regular services throughout the day. The beach and pier are easily walkable from the main street, and parking is generally available in side streets.
The Old Gum Tree stands at the exact location where the founding proclamation of South Australia was signed in 1836. This tree remains a silent witness to that pivotal moment in Australian history.
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