Plympton is a suburb of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It was named after the town in Devon, although it was only named as a suburb in 1944. There isn't a great deal in Plympton, so car hire is the best option for those who wish to do any sightseeing. Adelaide is only a few kilometres away, so for those hiring a car in Plympton it's easy to be in the middle of the capital in no time. Adelaide offers all the entertainment of a big city, plus a few surprises, like an open range zoo.
By hiring a car in Plympton, guests can make the 1 hour journey to the Monarto Open Range Zoo, the largest of its kind in Australia. It spans a massive 1500 hectares, and specialises in breeding programmes for endangered species. The largest giraffe herd in Australia lives there, as does a white rhino. The trend for conservation isn't limited to the Monarto Park. The Cleland Wildlife Park is only twenty minutes away for those renting a car in Plympton, and it houses many native breeds in conditions that match their natural environment.
Plympton is less than an hour's drive away from the lively seaside town of Glenelg. Glenelg, with its almost Gaelic name, is in Holdfast Bay, which has white beaches and plenty of entertainment in the summer. In Holdfast Bay visitors can swim with dolphins, which are wild only in name. The beach links up with other towns, so it's great to drive in and then go for a wander and see where you end up. There are plenty of alfresco restaurants, or you can hop on a dolphin spotting tour or go snorkelling or scuba diving in a reef full of colourful fish.
