Celebrate The Holiday
Season In Glenelg

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Your coastal escape for the festive season

Glenelg’s festive season comes alive with the magic of Christmas and New Year’s Eve — from sparkling beachfront lights to spectacular fireworks welcoming 2026. Whether you’re planning a family celebration, a romantic seaside escape, or a relaxed summer getaway, Glenelg offers the perfect coastal atmosphere for the holidays.

Durham Serviced Apartments offers the ideal base for your Glenelg celebration — just moments from the foreshore and the vibrant nightlife. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or enjoying a relaxing coastal getaway, Durham Serviced Apartments makes your New Year’s stay effortless and memorable.

Book direct through our website or contact us on 08 8224 8888.

Local Experiences


Festive Feasts by the Sea

Dining choices are endless in Glenelg during the festive season. Spend the day soaking up the coastal atmosphere with family-friendly cafés, gelato spots, and seaside restaurants serving everything from casual brunches to festive lunches.


Christmas - Community Festival

Celebrate the season in Glenelg with free, family-friendly fun at Moseley Square and the Bay Discovery Centre. From 3 pm to 6 pm, enjoy face painting, Christmas crafts by Glenelg Library, and games by the foreshore playground.

Christmas in Glenelg

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Fireworks in Glenelg

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Fireworks Return This New Year’s Eve!

Bring in 2026 in style! Glenelg’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks will light up the beach. Expect dazzling sky-illuminating fireworks, live DJ sets, and a safe, inclusive (alcohol-free event. The fun begins with family-friendly fireworks synced to music at 9:30 p.m., followed by a grand midnight fireworks display to usher in the new year.


Skyline Ferris Wheel

Open daily (closed Christmas Day), the Glenelg Skyline Ferris Wheel lets you see the coastline from a whole new perspective. Take a gentle ride high above Moseley Square and enjoy sweeping views over the beach, ocean, and lively foreshore. It is the perfect way to take in the magic of Glenelg.

Perks and amenities

High-Speed Internet

Well-equipped kitchenette

Home Away from Home Comforts

In Room Washer & Dryer Combo

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Prime location in the heart of Glenelg, close to the Airport

Only 20-30 minutes to McLaren Valley or The Barossa Valley

Interconnecting Options

12km To The
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Close to supermarket, cafes, and dining

Walking distance to Glenelg beach

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Book a Christmas or New Years Break

Whether you’re planning a romantic Christmas escape for two or a family getaway to welcome the New Year, Durham Serviced Apartments offers the perfect setting for your Glenelg stay.

Enjoy spacious modern apartments, a central location just moments from the beach and Jetty Road festivities, and the
flexibility to celebrate the season your way.

Create lasting memories this Christmas and New Year. Book your festive stay at Durham Serviced Apartments today.

Contact Us

Whether it’s for an extended stay or a festive celebration with the whole family, we can provide you with support for your next visit to Glenelg.

Please fill out the form, and one of our team members will be in touch with you.