Glenelg, Adelaide is well known for its marvellous dolphin spotting adventures where the gentle creatures swim up to your boat and invite you to join them for a swim. Adelaide’s much-loved seaside district is a favourite amongst tourists and the varied accommodation Glenelg has to offer provide easy access to this area. In order to enjoy the best of this seaside resort opt to stay at beach-front hotels such as the Oaks Plaza Pier.
This fashionable apartment style resort is ideal for leisure or business travellers. Enjoy the best of Glenelg with beach side accommodation ranging from stylish studio rooms to 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with balconies facing the beach. The well-appointed modern apartments include fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities while leisure amenities include heated pool, spa, gym and restaurants. The ideal location the hotel enjoys makes a stay here comfortable for families, couples or singles.
Adelaide’s favoured holiday destination Glenelg is home to a gorgeous stretch of beach surrounded by Holdfast Marina, Beachouse Family Entertainment Centre and a hive of local cafes along the jetty.
Of course the main thrill is the dolphin cruise, which comprises of a day trip aboard a sunny catamaran. The vessel leaves Holdfast Marina at dawn and sets out to favoured dolphin sighting spots where unbelievably the mammals swim right up to your boat.
Swimmers and non-swimmers are encouraged to enter the water with the aid of a floatation rope and enjoy a swim and loads of fun with the amazing dolphins. Don’t worry all safety equipment and expert care is taken on this adventure.
If getting in the water is not your thing, observing the mammals from the catamaran is quite an experience as you enjoy a first class view of these gentle creatures.
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