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Glenelg tram map, stops & line map
Adelaide city → Moseley Square beach. Schematic line map, key stops visitors use, and a compact list of every stop on the Glenelg tram line.
- Line City ↔ beach ~12 km corridor
- Stops listed 32 11 highlighted below
- Free zones City + beach end How free zones work
Glenelg tram line map
*Free-zone labels are a planning aid only. Confirm free travel on Adelaide Metro free & special transport. Not every service calls every northern terminus.
Photo · CC licensed Key stops for visitors
Jump to the stops most people care about — free-zone city hops, events, and the Glenelg beach end. Intermediate suburbs are listed compactly underneath.
- 1 Entertainment Centre Hindmarsh
- 4 Royal Adelaide Hospital Adelaide · free zone*
- 6 Adelaide Railway Station Adelaide · free zone*
- 7 Festival Plaza Adelaide · free zone*
- 10 Botanic Gardens Adelaide · free zone*
- 11 Rundle Mall Adelaide · free zone*
- 13 Victoria Square Adelaide · free zone*
- 17 Wayville Wayville
- 27 Morphettville Morphettville
- 31 Jetty Road Glenelg · free zone*
- 32 Moseley Square Glenelg · free zone*
Stop 1 of 32 · Hindmarsh
Entertainment Centre
Northern park-and-ride style terminus at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Many Glenelg-bound services start or finish at Royal Adelaide Hospital; select peak and corridor services continue here.
Best for
Concert and event crowds, Port Road park-and-ride users, and riders connecting toward the city free zone and Glenelg beach.
Access
Level boarding onto low-floor Flexity Classic and Citadis trams. Follow platform tactile paving; allow extra time after large events when platforms are busy.
Transfers
Local Adelaide Metro buses on nearby Port Road corridors. No heavy rail at this stop — change at Adelaide Railway Station for trains.
Nearby
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre · 3m
- Port Road park & ride area · 5m
- Adelaide Entertainment Centre activity · ~3 min
Major indoor arena for concerts and sports — check show schedules before you plan a post-event tram.
- Port Road park & ride area transport · ~5 min
Handy if you are driving in from the north-west and want to finish the trip by tram into the city or to Glenelg.
Stay tip
Most beach visitors base in Glenelg or the Adelaide CBD. Use this stop for events, then ride into the free zone or through to the bay.
Stop 4 of 32 · Adelaide
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Key western city stop serving the new Royal Adelaide Hospital precinct. Many Glenelg services treat the RAH area as a practical city-end turning point outside peak Entertainment Centre extensions.
Best for
Hospital staff and visitors, biomedical precinct workers, and tourists connecting into North Terrace cultural stops or south to Glenelg.
Access
Level boarding. Allow time if you are connecting from hospital appointments with mobility aids; platforms can be busy at shift-change peaks.
Transfers
Hospital shuttle and local bus network. Tram continues east along North Terrace toward City West and Adelaide Railway Station.
Nearby
- Royal Adelaide Hospital · 3m
- BioMed City / health precinct · 8m
- Royal Adelaide Hospital landmark · ~3 min
Major tertiary hospital — follow wayfinding from the tram platforms into the campus.
- BioMed City / health precinct landmark · ~8 min
Research and clinical campus cluster around North Terrace west — useful orientation if you are meeting someone working nearby.
Stay tip
CBD hotels put you in the free tram zone for daytime hops; Glenelg stays for beach nights.
Stop 6 of 32 · Adelaide
Adelaide Railway Station
The main heavy-rail interchange stop on North Terrace. Ideal if you arrive by train and want the free tram zone, the Glenelg beach run, or cultural stops toward the Botanic Garden.
Best for
Interstate and metropolitan train passengers, Riverbank / Festival Centre visitors, and anyone combining rail with the tram.
Access
Level tram boarding. Station concourses and lifts serve train platforms — follow Adelaide Railway Station wayfinding for accessibility routes.
Transfers
Adelaide Metro trains (metropolitan lines) and regional services from Adelaide Railway Station. Buses across the city grid. Riverbank pedestrian links toward Festival Plaza.
Nearby
- Adelaide Railway Station · 2m
- Riverbank Precinct · 8m
- Parliament House & North Terrace cultural strip · 10m
- Adelaide Railway Station transport · ~2 min
Heritage station building and modern platforms — primary rail gateway to the tram network.
- Riverbank Precinct activity · ~8 min
Festival Centre, Convention Centre and riverside paths a short walk south of North Terrace.
- Parliament House & North Terrace cultural strip landmark · ~10 min
Walk east along North Terrace for museums, the Art Gallery and university precincts.
Stay tip
CBD hotels near North Terrace or Rundle Mall make train + free tram combinations simple. For beach base, ride through to Moseley Square.
Stop 7 of 32 · Adelaide
Festival Plaza
King William Road / Riverbank stop serving Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Oval event traffic. Glenelg services to Festival Plaza typically run on weekends and major event days — check the current timetable.
Best for
Theatre-goers, oval crowds, and riverside visitors linking into Rundle Mall and Glenelg services.
Access
Level boarding; event egress can pack platforms — board earlier cars if you need space.
Transfers
Walk links to Adelaide Railway Station and free-zone city stops. Buses on King William Street.
Nearby
- Adelaide Festival Centre · 3m
- Adelaide Oval · 12m
- Adelaide Festival Centre activity · ~3 min
Major performing arts complex on the River Torrens — combine a show with a free-zone tram hop.
- Adelaide Oval activity · ~12 min
Iconic stadium across the river — allow long walk times on match days and confirm special tram patterns.
Stay tip
Stay CBD for events; ride the Glenelg tram the next morning for a beach recovery day.
Stop 10 of 32 · Adelaide
Botanic Gardens
Eastern terminus for the city free-zone cultural shuttle style services between the Entertainment Centre corridor and the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Not every Glenelg beach service continues here.
Best for
Garden visitors, East End walkers, and free-zone hoppers staying entirely within the city tram map.
Access
Level boarding; garden paths vary — main gates are a short walk from the stop.
Transfers
Buses on eastern city approaches. For Glenelg beach, board a service signed to Moseley Square / Glenelg.
Nearby
- Adelaide Botanic Garden · 5m
- East End dining · 12m
- Adelaide Botanic Garden activity · ~5 min
Historic gardens, glasshouse attractions and lawns — classic free-zone day out without leaving the city.
- East End dining dining · ~12 min
Restaurants and bars toward Rundle Street / East End — combine lunch with a garden walk.
Stay tip
East End and CBD apartments work well for garden + free tram itineraries.
Stop 11 of 32 · Adelaide
Rundle Mall
The shopping heart of the Adelaide CBD. One of the most useful free-zone tram stops for visitors — step off for Rundle Mall, then continue south toward Victoria Square or all the way to Glenelg.
Best for
Shoppers, city workers, hotel guests and first-time visitors orienting themselves in the grid.
Access
Level boarding in the street-running city section. Mall is pedestrianised; watch for shared-space delivery windows at edges.
Transfers
Extensive city bus network on surrounding streets. Walk to Adelaide Railway Station or continue by tram.
Nearby
- Rundle Mall · 1m
- Rundle Street / East End · 8m
- Central Market (further south) · 15m
- Rundle Mall dining · ~1 min
Pedestrian mall with major retail, food courts and street performers — the classic CBD shopping spine.
- Rundle Street / East End dining · ~8 min
Restaurants, bars and boutiques east of the mall — strong evening option after a beach day return.
- Central Market (further south) dining · ~15 min
Adelaide Central Market is a longer walk or short tram hop toward Victoria Square / City South — plan for opening hours.
Stay tip
Stay near Rundle Mall for free-zone convenience; ride the Glenelg tram when you want sand without moving hotels.
Stop 13 of 32 · Adelaide
Victoria Square
Geographic centre of Adelaide and the historic city-end of the original Glenelg line. Still a key free-zone interchange of street grids, courts and tram routes heading south to the beach.
Best for
Court precinct workers, Central Market visitors, and anyone catching the classic southbound run to Glenelg.
Access
Level boarding; square paths and crossings are generally firm — allow time at light-controlled intersections.
Transfers
Major bus corridors. Tram continues south through City South and South Terrace onto the reserved corridor toward Glenelg.
Nearby
- Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga · 1m
- Adelaide Central Market · 6m
- Chinatown Adelaide · 8m
- Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga landmark · ~1 min
Central square with civic plantings and tram platforms — orient yourself on the city grid here.
- Adelaide Central Market dining · ~6 min
One of Australia’s great fresh-food markets west of the square — check trading days before you go.
- Chinatown Adelaide dining · ~8 min
Gouger Street and market laneways for Asian dining — strong lunch stop before a Glenelg afternoon.
Stay tip
CBD south hotels keep market mornings and beach afternoons on the same free / paid tram journey.
Stop 17 of 32 · Wayville
Wayville
Stop for the Adelaide Showground (Wayville) precinct. Essential on Royal Adelaide Show days and large exhibitions — expect crowded trams and allow extra time.
Best for
Showground events, locals and people connecting toward Goodwood Road shops.
Access
Level boarding; event peaks fill platforms quickly.
Transfers
Local buses. Heavy crowds may make walking within the showgrounds slower than the tram ride itself.
Nearby
- Adelaide Showground · 8m
- Adelaide Showground activity · ~8 min
Home of the Royal Adelaide Show and year-round expos — check event calendars before you travel.
Stay tip
City or Glenelg bases both work; ride the tram for event days rather than parking on-site if you can.
Stop 27 of 32 · Morphettville
Morphettville
Racecourse and local stop. On major race days, trams can be busy in both directions — build buffer time if you are connecting to a city event or evening beach booking.
Best for
Morphettville Racecourse patrons, locals and intermediate riders.
Access
Level boarding; race crowds move slowly on footpaths after feature races.
Transfers
Local buses. No heavy rail.
Nearby
- Morphettville Racecourse · 8m
- Morphettville Racecourse activity · ~8 min
South Australian racing venue — check fixtures if you are combining tram travel with a race day.
Stay tip
Glenelg beachfront is only a few stops further for overnight stays.
Stop 31 of 32 · Glenelg
Jetty Road
Street-running stop along Glenelg’s famous Jetty Road shopping and dining strip. Free travel applies along Jetty Road to Moseley Square under Adelaide Metro free tram zone rules — confirm the official map, then enjoy hopping the last stretch fare-free when eligible.
Best for
Shoppers, diners, beach day-trippers and anyone basing a holiday on Jetty Road.
Access
Level boarding in a busy shared street. Prams and wheelchairs: allow for footpath crowds on weekends and school holidays.
Transfers
Walk to Moseley Square and the jetty. Local buses on surrounding Glenelg streets. Return trams to the Adelaide CBD from here or the square.
Nearby
- Jetty Road Glenelg · 1m
- Glenelg Cinema & arcade retail · 4m
- Side-street accommodation · 6m
- Jetty Road Glenelg dining · ~1 min
Cafés, gelato, fashion retail and restaurants — the commercial heart of beachside Glenelg.
- Glenelg Cinema & arcade retail activity · ~4 min
Indoor options when the afternoon wind picks up off the gulf.
- Side-street accommodation stay · ~6 min
Hotels and apartments a block off Jetty Road often balance price and beach access.
Stay tip
Prime tourism base: sleep near Jetty Road, ride free at the Glenelg end when eligible, and use paid tickets (or free city zone rules) for CBD days.
Stop 32 of 32 · Glenelg
Moseley Square
Beach terminus. Step off into Moseley Square with the jetty, sand and gulf views metres away — the emotional end of Adelaide’s classic city-to-beach tram ride.
Best for
Beach visitors, jetty walkers, ferry and cruise day crowds, wedding photos, and anyone whose day ends with fish and chips by the water.
Access
Level boarding. Square paving is generally firm; sand beyond the square is not wheelchair-friendly without beach mats/paths — use designated beach access routes.
Transfers
Terminus for Glenelg services. Walk the jetty; local buses serve wider Holdfast Bay. Return to the city on the same tram line — check destination signs (RAH, Entertainment Centre, Festival Plaza, etc.).
Nearby
- Glenelg Beach & foreshore · 2m
- Glenelg Jetty · 3m
- Moseley Square dining · 1m
- Holdfast Shores / marina edge · 8m
- Glenelg Beach & foreshore activity · ~2 min
Swimming, sunbathing and sunset walks — the reason many visitors rode the tram in the first place.
- Glenelg Jetty landmark · ~3 min
Iconic jetty promenade with gulf views; popular at golden hour.
- Moseley Square dining dining · ~1 min
Restaurants and takeaways framing the square — book ahead on warm weekends.
- Holdfast Shores / marina edge stay · ~8 min
Waterfront hotels and apartments a short walk from the terminus.
Stay tip
Best “wake up to the beach” base in this guide. Use the tram for CBD free-zone days and market mornings without hiring a car.
All stops (compact list)
Full line order from the northern / city end to Moseley Square. Tap a major stop name above for detail; others are residential or intermediate boardings.
Heading to the beach?
Aim for Moseley Square or hop off at Jetty Road for shops first.
Staying in the CBD?
Rundle Mall, Victoria Square and Adelaide Railway Station cover most visitor needs.
Free or paid?
City free zone + Glenelg beach section can be free; the middle usually needs a ticket. Full free-zone guide →
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Stay near Glenelg or the CBD free zone
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