Guidebook for Glenelg South
Getting Around
A ten minute walk from the flat along the Esplanade, Moseley Square is the last stop of the Adelaide tram-line and a perfect way to get into the city with little to no hassle. Trains depart ever 10 minutes and a ticket machine is located by the benches as well as being present aboard every tram. If you are with us for multiple nights, consider adding money to the tram card that we provide you for cheaper fares
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Moseley Square
A ten minute walk from the flat along the Esplanade, Moseley Square is the last stop of the Adelaide tram-line and a perfect way to get into the city with little to no hassle. Trains depart ever 10 minutes and a ticket machine is located by the benches as well as being present aboard every tram. If you are with us for multiple nights, consider adding money to the tram card that we provide you for cheaper fares
Colley Terrace is a 15 minute walk from the flat or a 3 minute bus ride from the bus stop at the intersection of Broadway and Moseley, 2 minutes up the street. You can buy a ticket from the driver, but only cash is accepted.
The public library is also located here.
Colley Terrace
Colley TerraceColley Terrace is a 15 minute walk from the flat or a 3 minute bus ride from the bus stop at the intersection of Broadway and Moseley, 2 minutes up the street. You can buy a ticket from the driver, but only cash is accepted.
The public library is also located here.
This bus stop is the nearest to our home. The 265 picks up here which will bring you to Colley Terrace or all the way to Adelaide's Central Market, Rundle Mall, and beyond. Terribly convenient but keep in mind that you must either have a Metro card with money pre loaded (we provide a Metro card-as they are $5-but we do not load money onto it) or have cash in hand to purchase a ticket from the driver. We also recommend always arriving at any bus stop at least five minutes prior to departure time.
Stop 24 Moseley St - West side station
This bus stop is the nearest to our home. The 265 picks up here which will bring you to Colley Terrace or all the way to Adelaide's Central Market, Rundle Mall, and beyond. Terribly convenient but keep in mind that you must either have a Metro card with money pre loaded (we provide a Metro card-as they are $5-but we do not load money onto it) or have cash in hand to purchase a ticket from the driver. We also recommend always arriving at any bus stop at least five minutes prior to departure time.
Essentials
Just a five minute walk up the street, Glenelg South's IGA contains all of your immediate essentials as well as a small fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bread aisle. Their pricing is not the greatest, but for convenience it can't be beat, especially as they are open from 7am to 9pm, Monday through Sunday. No other grocers has such excellent hours in the area. For a cheaper and more extensive selection please refer to Wooly's, Coles, or Foodland.
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IGA Broadway
43 BroadwayJust a five minute walk up the street, Glenelg South's IGA contains all of your immediate essentials as well as a small fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bread aisle. Their pricing is not the greatest, but for convenience it can't be beat, especially as they are open from 7am to 9pm, Monday through Sunday. No other grocers has such excellent hours in the area. For a cheaper and more extensive selection please refer to Wooly's, Coles, or Foodland.
An inexpensive, large grocery store that has nationally been active for more than 100 years. If you are budget tight, consider shopping here or at Wooly's. If you want a smaller, local supermarket that gives more to its suppliers/growers, shop at Foodland.
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Coles Glenelg
4 Nile StAn inexpensive, large grocery store that has nationally been active for more than 100 years. If you are budget tight, consider shopping here or at Wooly's. If you want a smaller, local supermarket that gives more to its suppliers/growers, shop at Foodland.
A ten minute walk up Broadway before turning right onto Partridge, Foodland is the place to shop if you want to support local, independently owned businesses. Over 50% of their in-store branded products are from South Australia manufacturers. Their pricing is competitive but isn't as low as Wooly's or Coles. I have always received great customer service there.
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Foodland Glenelg South
101-103 Partridge StA ten minute walk up Broadway before turning right onto Partridge, Foodland is the place to shop if you want to support local, independently owned businesses. Over 50% of their in-store branded products are from South Australia manufacturers. Their pricing is competitive but isn't as low as Wooly's or Coles. I have always received great customer service there.
While being the furthest of our nearby grocery stores, we find that Wooly's typically has the widest and cheapest selection of goods among the following list of supermarkets. When your in the store, never miss the chance to walk down the first aisle where you will find a convenient assemblage of all their heavily discounted produce, meat, and dairy.
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Woolworths Glenelg
While being the furthest of our nearby grocery stores, we find that Wooly's typically has the widest and cheapest selection of goods among the following list of supermarkets. When your in the store, never miss the chance to walk down the first aisle where you will find a convenient assemblage of all their heavily discounted produce, meat, and dairy.
Our local post office, 10 minute walk up Broadway and a right onto Brighton; right next to Foodland.
A letter mailed within Australia costs $1, taking 2-6 business days. Priority is $1.50, but takes only 1-4 business days.
If you are mailing to the States or the UK, a letter or postcard will cost $2.75 and take at least 6 business days.
If you are mailing to China, a letter or postcard will cost $1.95 and takes on average 13 business days.
If you are mailing to new Zealand, a letter or postcard will cost $1.85 and takes on average 7 business days.
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Australia Post
142a Goodwood RdOur local post office, 10 minute walk up Broadway and a right onto Brighton; right next to Foodland.
A letter mailed within Australia costs $1, taking 2-6 business days. Priority is $1.50, but takes only 1-4 business days.
If you are mailing to the States or the UK, a letter or postcard will cost $2.75 and take at least 6 business days.
If you are mailing to China, a letter or postcard will cost $1.95 and takes on average 13 business days.
If you are mailing to new Zealand, a letter or postcard will cost $1.85 and takes on average 7 business days.
This is the gym that my partner and I are both members of. Independently owned and operated (in fact you will often find one of the two co-owners, Prue and Alex, behind the reception desk) if you can't be away from the gym for even a day you can walk in for a free 5-day pass (valid during staffed hours only as this is a 24 hour gym). With your pass you will have access to everything a full membership grants including Group Fitness, yoga, and pilates along with the weight, cardio, and functional zone. Their are also separate female and male steam rooms.
If you are a member of Anytime Fitness there is one located on Jetty Road as well.
The Gym Glenelg 24/7
Jetty RoadThis is the gym that my partner and I are both members of. Independently owned and operated (in fact you will often find one of the two co-owners, Prue and Alex, behind the reception desk) if you can't be away from the gym for even a day you can walk in for a free 5-day pass (valid during staffed hours only as this is a 24 hour gym). With your pass you will have access to everything a full membership grants including Group Fitness, yoga, and pilates along with the weight, cardio, and functional zone. Their are also separate female and male steam rooms.
If you are a member of Anytime Fitness there is one located on Jetty Road as well.
Parks & Nature
The Esplanade is a beautiful walking and riding path which extends from Glenelg's Town Hall all the way south to Brighton (roughly 8km), but continues in both directions as a coastal walking trail. A great way to view the beauty of the water and shoreline. Cafes and kiosks are periodically spaced along its length. Grab our beach towels and chairs and go hunting for your own slice of paradise on our wide-sandy beaches.
South Esplanade
South EsplanadeThe Esplanade is a beautiful walking and riding path which extends from Glenelg's Town Hall all the way south to Brighton (roughly 8km), but continues in both directions as a coastal walking trail. A great way to view the beauty of the water and shoreline. Cafes and kiosks are periodically spaced along its length. Grab our beach towels and chairs and go hunting for your own slice of paradise on our wide-sandy beaches.
While we haven't taken part in one of their cruises yet, we certainly mean to. Temptation Sailing is a 58 foot/18 meter sailing catamaran that offers swimming with dolphins plus afternoon or sunset cruises (I have yet to see them raise their sails). A guaranteed way to see dolphins and a beautiful way to absorb the Holdfast Bay coastline and city skyline to the east.
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Temptation Sailing
10 Holdfast PromenadeWhile we haven't taken part in one of their cruises yet, we certainly mean to. Temptation Sailing is a 58 foot/18 meter sailing catamaran that offers swimming with dolphins plus afternoon or sunset cruises (I have yet to see them raise their sails). A guaranteed way to see dolphins and a beautiful way to absorb the Holdfast Bay coastline and city skyline to the east.
Shopping
Broadway or The Broadway, Glenelg South, comprises of a wide range of boutique offerings and specialized cafes. Explore our street's home-ware stores, eateries, organic cafe's, Salvos, and pubs.
Broadway
BroadwayBroadway or The Broadway, Glenelg South, comprises of a wide range of boutique offerings and specialized cafes. Explore our street's home-ware stores, eateries, organic cafe's, Salvos, and pubs.
Food Scene
If you want excellent cold pressed coffee this joint is for you. Quite the hipster vibe with their decor, PURE serves up delectable food as well as coffee. Don't miss their selection of local craft beers such as Pirate Life.
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PURE - Boutique Coffee Bar
If you want excellent cold pressed coffee this joint is for you. Quite the hipster vibe with their decor, PURE serves up delectable food as well as coffee. Don't miss their selection of local craft beers such as Pirate Life.
The best oysters in Adelaide. If you are not in the mood for oysters, however, the Marina Pier offers a relaxing seaside, food, wine, and shopping precinct as well. Present on the pier are a wide variety of cuisines from Greek to Italian, Australian to Japanese.
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Oyster Bar Holdfast Shores
10 Chappell DrThe best oysters in Adelaide. If you are not in the mood for oysters, however, the Marina Pier offers a relaxing seaside, food, wine, and shopping precinct as well. Present on the pier are a wide variety of cuisines from Greek to Italian, Australian to Japanese.
Jetty Road is the central hub of Glenelg. Running up both sides of the street from Moseley Square, Jetty Road offers 100 plus retail outlets. Relax with great coffee at one of the sidewalk cafes and spend time perusing the shelves of boutique outlets. When the sun goes down during the summer, the streets open up with lively wine bars, cafes, ice cream parlors, and restaurants offering live music and entertainment.
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Jetty Road
Jetty RoadJetty Road is the central hub of Glenelg. Running up both sides of the street from Moseley Square, Jetty Road offers 100 plus retail outlets. Relax with great coffee at one of the sidewalk cafes and spend time perusing the shelves of boutique outlets. When the sun goes down during the summer, the streets open up with lively wine bars, cafes, ice cream parlors, and restaurants offering live music and entertainment.
Entertainment & Activities
Opened just this past March, the GU film house is a state-of-the-art 8 screen, 930 seat cinema on the corner of Milton, Cowper, and Partridge streets. They offer snacks, adult beverages, and entire meals to enjoy while you watch your chosen film. The seating is plush and comfortable.
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GU Film House
2 Cowper StOpened just this past March, the GU film house is a state-of-the-art 8 screen, 930 seat cinema on the corner of Milton, Cowper, and Partridge streets. They offer snacks, adult beverages, and entire meals to enjoy while you watch your chosen film. The seating is plush and comfortable.
Arts & Culture
A Glenelg landmark, the Bay Discovery Centre in Moseley Square contains permanent displays celebrating Adelaide's beach culture and exhibitions by some of south Australia's leading artists. The centre also houses the Glenelg Visitor Information Centre.
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Bay Discovery Centre
A Glenelg landmark, the Bay Discovery Centre in Moseley Square contains permanent displays celebrating Adelaide's beach culture and exhibitions by some of south Australia's leading artists. The centre also houses the Glenelg Visitor Information Centre.