Itineraries · Adelaide & South Australia

Glenelg by tram: the square, the jetty and the beach

Walk · Adelaide & South Australia. About 1.5 km on foot plus the tram, half a day, 4 stops.

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Glenelg by tram: the square, the jetty and the beach
Duration
about 1.5 km on foot plus the tram, half a day (≈ 2 h 51 min: moving and stop time only)
Who it suits
With kids
Transport
walk, tram
Start
Moseley Square and the Bay Discovery Centre
Finish
Victoria Square
Pace
relaxed pace
Best time
a warm evening November to March, for sunset over the gulf
Budget per adult
tram A$2.70–4.75 each way; museum by gold coinPrices as of: October 2026

Getting there

The tram from Victoria Square to the Moseley Square terminus takes about half an hour. Pay by Tap and Pay or metroCARD, A$4.75 at peak and A$2.70 off-peak. The walk starts at the tram terminus and ends on the tram back to the city.

Stops in order

The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.

  1. 1. Moseley Square and the Bay Discovery Centre~40 min at the stop

    The square at the tram terminus. The Town Hall holds the Bay Discovery Centre, a small local-history museum, gold coin entry, daily 10:00 to 16:00.

    Worth knowing: The Province of South Australia was proclaimed on 28 December 1836 in neighbouring Glenelg North, at the Old Gum Tree.

    Tip: Handy when it is too hot or windy outside: 30 minutes covers the colony's story.

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    ↓ walk · 4 min · 0.2 km

  2. 2. Glenelg Jetty~30 min at the stop

    The jetty over Gulf St Vincent with beach on both sides. From the end you see the whole city shoreline.

    Worth knowing: The colony of South Australia was proclaimed at Glenelg, under the Old Gum Tree, on 28 December 1836. The day is still marked as Proclamation Day.

    Tip: Swim between the lifesavers' flags; in the evening this is the sunset spot.

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    ↓ walk · 12 min · 0.8 km

  3. 3. Jetty Road~40 min at the stop

    Glenelg's main street: ice cream, fish and chips and shops. The tram runs right down the middle.

    Tip: Catch the tram back from any Jetty Road stop; no need to walk back to the square.

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    ↓ tram · 30 min · 10.5 km

  4. 4. Victoria Square~15 min at the stop

    The city's central square and tram stop, a short walk from the Central Market.

    Worth knowing: Electric trams have run from the city to Glenelg since 1929.

    Tip: From here the tram is free through the city to the Entertainment Centre.

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Before you go

  • Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
  • Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
  • On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.