Car Hire Plympton

The quiet suburb of Plympton in West Torrens is a family-friendly residential area within close proximity to some of Adelaide’s most iconic spaces: the airport and Glenelg (10 mins respectively), and Adelaide CBD (just under 15 mins).

The Highway, on Anzac Hwy, is an award-winning pub with a Modern Australian feel that is a great place to enjoy a meal before your suburban adventure. Next, you could visit the popular Seaview Aquarium Centre to admire a beautiful marine collection, or even start up a collection of your own.

Plympton’s many older homes hint at its deep historical roots, with over a century and a half since it was founded. The West Torrens Historical Society, housed in a heritage house in North Plympton, has a fascinating collection of local history that shows that the still waters of suburbia often run deep with stories. You’ll also find Parkin House (a.k.a. Plympton House) to be an architectural delight, with its piano collection offering a special treat for music and antique enthusiasts.

The Glenelg Golf Club is a short drive away, in the neighbouring suburb of Novar Gardens; a bit further afield, Adelaide City Centre offers a host of wonderful attractions for visitors, such as Rundle Mall and the stunning Government House grounds. Alternatively, you could drive down the Anzac Hwy until you reach Glenelg, a quaint and picturesque seaside suburb that has been a firm favourite of visitors to SA for many generations.

Plympton certainly offers more than meets the eye, and serves as a lovely reminder of the stories behind suburbia, and the hidden gems in unexpected places.