Hallett Cove, South Australia
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Hallett Cove is a coastal suburb in the south of Adelaide
, South Australia
, with a population of more than 12,000 people. Adjoining suburbs are Marino
to the north, Trott Park
and Sheidow Park
to the east and Lonsdale
to the south. It is within the City of Marion
Local Government Area. The Hallett Cove Shopping Centre is the suburb's largest shopping centre, and has recently undergone a major redevelopment. New features include underground parking, a food court, a Big W
department store and a Woolworths supermarket in addition to the Drake Foodmarkets owned Foodland
already in place.
Hallett Cove itself is a small rocky beach, named after John Hallett, who came across it in 1837 whilst searching for missing stock. The Field River
runs out to sea at the southern end. The cliffs to the north are part of the Hallett Cove Conservation Park
, featuring Aboriginal artefacts used by the Kaurna tribe and several significant geological features. These include glacial striation
s on the clifftop, first discovered by Professor Ralph Tate
in 1877, providing evidence for the Permian
glaciation of southern Australia, along with similar striations later identified at Selwyn's Rock at Inman Valley
, 40 km (24.9 mi) to the south. There are also a number of large glacial erratic
s on the beach.
(R-12) which was established in 1987 and is situated in the middle of the suburb. Hallett Cove East Primary School (R-7) exists in the Karrara estate on the northern side of the suburb. The Hallett Cove South School (R-7) is the oldest school in the suburb and is situated near the Hallett Cove School (R-12).
and ultimately to Willunga
but the section from Hallett Cove onwards was closed in the 1960s. The Coast to Vines rail trail
is a shared bike/pedestrian path that now follows the old line. A new railway extension was built south along the coast to Noarlunga
; Hallett Cove Beach is the first station on this line.
Bus routes serviced by the Adelaide Metro
run through Hallett Cove, terminating at the Hallett Cove Shopping Centre and Hallett Cove Beach Station. Routes include:
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, with a population of more than 12,000 people. Adjoining suburbs are Marino
Marino, South Australia
Marino is a suburb in the south of Adelaide, South Australia. It sits on coastal hills overlooking Gulf St Vincent, within the City of Marion Local Government Area. It neighbours Seacliff, Hallett Cove and Kingston Park....
to the north, Trott Park
Trott Park, South Australia
Trott Park is a suburb in the south of Adelaide, South Australia. It has a population of 2,969 people .It is surrounded in most part by open space: the O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park, and Roseworthy Park, a former CSIRO landhold. It is also bordered by Sheidow Park, Hallett Cove and O'Halloran Hill...
and Sheidow Park
Sheidow Park, South Australia
Sheidow Park is a suburb in the south of Adelaide, South Australia. The suburb is approximately from the city-centre and is situated on coastal hills above the Adelaide Plains.-History:...
to the east and Lonsdale
Lonsdale, South Australia
Lonsdale is an industrial suburb located south of Adelaide, South Australia, within the City of Onkaparinga.Lonsdale was farmed from shortly after European settlement until the 1950s, when the South Australian Housing Trust acquired much of the land for industrial use...
to the south. It is within the City of Marion
City of Marion
The City of Marion is a local government area in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. The council offices are in the suburb of Sturt.-Suburbs:The suburbs in the City of Marion are:-External links:**...
Local Government Area. The Hallett Cove Shopping Centre is the suburb's largest shopping centre, and has recently undergone a major redevelopment. New features include underground parking, a food court, a Big W
Big W
Big W is one of the largest chain of discount department stores in Australia, with over 150 stores. It is a division of Woolworths Limited, the second largest retailer in Australia. Its main competitors are Kmart and Target, both owned by Wesfarmers....
department store and a Woolworths supermarket in addition to the Drake Foodmarkets owned Foodland
Foodland (South Australia)
Foodland is an Australian supermarket brand with over one hundred and twenty locations, primarily in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Most Foodland stores are supplied by IGA. These supermarkets are generally larger than IGA-branded ones...
already in place.
Hallett Cove itself is a small rocky beach, named after John Hallett, who came across it in 1837 whilst searching for missing stock. The Field River
Field River
The Field River is located some 20 kilometres south of Adelaide in South Australia. The catchment area of the Field River includes the Happy Valley Reservoir, part of Main South Road and the Southern Expressway and covers a total area of 55.3 km2...
runs out to sea at the southern end. The cliffs to the north are part of the Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Hallett Cove Conservation Park
Hallett Cove Conservation Park is a conservation park in Hallett Cove, South Australia. It is located on the shore of Gulf Saint Vincent, 22 km south of central Adelaide.-History:...
, featuring Aboriginal artefacts used by the Kaurna tribe and several significant geological features. These include glacial striation
Striation
Striations means a series of ridges, furrows or linear marks, and are used in several ways* Glacial striation* Striation , a striation as a result of a geological fault* In medicine, striated muscle...
s on the clifftop, first discovered by Professor Ralph Tate
Ralph Tate
Ralph Tate was a British-born botanist and geologist, who was later active in Australia.-Early life:Tate was born at Alnwick in Northumberland, the son of Thomas Turner Tate , a teacher of mathematics and science, and his wife Frances...
in 1877, providing evidence for the Permian
Permian
The PermianThe term "Permian" was introduced into geology in 1841 by Sir Sir R. I. Murchison, president of the Geological Society of London, who identified typical strata in extensive Russian explorations undertaken with Edouard de Verneuil; Murchison asserted in 1841 that he named his "Permian...
glaciation of southern Australia, along with similar striations later identified at Selwyn's Rock at Inman Valley
Inman Valley, South Australia
Inman Valley , is a valley, locality, and township on the Fleurieu Peninsula, around 86 km south of Adelaide. The valley is about 380 square kilometres in area...
, 40 km (24.9 mi) to the south. There are also a number of large glacial erratic
Glacial erratic
A glacial erratic is a piece of rock that differs from the size and type of rock native to the area in which it rests. "Erratics" take their name from the Latin word errare, and are carried by glacial ice, often over distances of hundreds of kilometres...
s on the beach.
Schools
The suburb features three schools, Hallett Cove SchoolHallett Cove School
Hallett Cove School R - 12 is a Reception to Year 12 public school located in the southern coastal suburb of Hallett Cove in Adelaide, South Australia. It was founded in 1987 to cater for years Reception to 10, expanding to cater for years 11 and 12 in 1996.The school is separated into three...
(R-12) which was established in 1987 and is situated in the middle of the suburb. Hallett Cove East Primary School (R-7) exists in the Karrara estate on the northern side of the suburb. The Hallett Cove South School (R-7) is the oldest school in the suburb and is situated near the Hallett Cove School (R-12).
Transport
Hallett Cove railway station is on top of the cliffs to the north of the beach, and services the greater Hallett Cove area. Originally the line ran inland from there to ReynellaReynella, South Australia
Reynella is a metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.It is located 20km south of the Central Business District of Adelaide in the north of the City of Onkaparinga...
and ultimately to Willunga
Willunga, South Australia
Willunga is a town south of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Onkaparinga local government area. It is 5 km away from the wine growing region of McLaren Vale and is approx. 47 km from the Adelaide CBD...
but the section from Hallett Cove onwards was closed in the 1960s. The Coast to Vines rail trail
Coast to Vines rail trail, South Australia
The Coast to Vines rail trail open to pedestrians and cyclists, runs for 34 km through the southern suburbs of Adelaide from Marino to Willunga. Much of the trail has been constructed on the disused Willunga railway line....
is a shared bike/pedestrian path that now follows the old line. A new railway extension was built south along the coast to Noarlunga
Noarlunga Centre Interchange
Noarlunga Centre Interchange is the terminus of the Noarlunga Centre line, a part of the suburban railway system in Adelaide, South Australia....
; Hallett Cove Beach is the first station on this line.
Bus routes serviced by the Adelaide Metro
Adelaide Metro
Adelaide Metro is the public transport system of the South Australian capital of Adelaide and the brand name of the Public Transport Division of the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. It is an intermodal system with services provided by bus, tram or commuter rail throughout the...
run through Hallett Cove, terminating at the Hallett Cove Shopping Centre and Hallett Cove Beach Station. Routes include:
- 720: Old Reynella Interchange - Sheidow Park - Hallett Cove Shopping Centre - Marion Shopping CentreWestfield MarionWestfield Marion is the largest shopping complex in Adelaide, South Australia. The centre, its management and all tenant addresses are located in the suburb of Oaklands Park...
- Adelaide - 720H: Old Reynella Interchange - Sheidow Park - Hallett Cove Shopping Centre - Marion Shopping Centre - Flinders UniversityFlinders UniversityFlinders University, , is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century.The university has established a reputation as a leading research...
- Adelaide - 681 and 681P: Hallett Cove Beach - Hallett Cove North
- 682: Hallett Cove Beach - Sheidow Park
- 683: Hallett Cove Beach - Hallett Cove South
- 684 and 685: Hallett Cove Loop