Information about the Holdfast Bay area.

Holdfast Bay is the site of the landing for  the first South Australian migrants from England in 1836. It is here, near the Old Gum Tree, that the proclamation for the settlement was read by the Governor, John Hindmarsh, on December 28th 1836, and it was from here that families moved across to the city of Adelaide and beyond to start their new lives.

Places to visit include Captain Sturt's cottage at Glenelg, the Old Gum Tree, the old Town Hall on Mosely Square - a museum and Visitor's Centre. Walking Tours are offered to see some of the older homes. There is even a World War 2 Air raid shelter to visit.

For kids and teens there is the Beach House, with its games and and activities.

Trip Advisor offers more. See https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attractions-g255341-Activities-Glenelg_Greater_Adelaide_South_Australia.html

More suggestions are found here https://www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/discover-our-place/places-to-visit
Other places to discover include the Broadway, Jetty Road, Brighton and the wonderful beaches from Seacliff - Glenelg North.

Glenelg and Jetty Road are particularly easy to visit. Just jump on a tram in Adelaide to get straight to the beach!