River Torrens – University Bridge loop from Unley

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River Torrens – University Bridge loop from Unley

Moderate

5.0

(1)

100

runners

River Torrens – University Bridge loop from Unley

01:34

14.9km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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923 m

Victoria Park

Highlight • Natural

Observe the sunrise

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4.77 km

River Torrens

Highlight • River

Close to the city yet tugged away in nature, trails and bridges along the Torrens provide great serenity for running, walking and cycling.

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5.32 km

The University of Adelaide Footbridge was built in 1937, part of the Adelaide City Council's contribution to South Australia's Centenary in 1936. In 1971, there was a prank on Prosh Day in which engineering students suspended a car hanging from the bridge under the cover of night. This prank is still talked about as part of Adelaide University folklore.

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6.01 km

Elder Park

Highlight • Structure

Elder Park is a well-known riverside park situated on the southern bank of the River Torrens (Karrawirra Pari) in the heart of Adelaide. It’s famous for its historic rotunda, spacious lawns, and beautiful views of the Adelaide Oval across the river. The park is also a venue for major community events, including the Adelaide Festival, Carols by Candlelight, and Symphony Under the Stars. It is one of the city’s most popular public spaces, with walking paths, plenty of benches, and you can even book a river cruise or rent a paddle boat to explore more beyond the park.

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6.34 km

View of Adelaide Convention Centre and River Torrens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Set along the Torrens Linear Track, this viewpoint looks across the River Torrens toward the Adelaide Convention Centre and surrounding city skyline. The modern footbridge spans the river in the foreground, with clear reflections on calmer days, making it a great spot to pause and take in the scenery.

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7.18 km

Torrens Weir

Highlight • Structure

The Torrens Weir was built between 1880 and 1881 to replace an earlier wooden structure built by prison labour. To this day, this concrete weir holds back the River Torrens water to create the Torrens Lake that runs through the heart of the Adelaide centre. On the east side of the weir there are information panels to read up on, a water bubbler to refill your bottle, and a paved pathway to cross the weir.

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7.24 km

Par 3 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Par 3 Café is a coffee takeaway spot, with toilets and a few shaded outdoor benches. It's part of the golf course but is right on Par 3 Singletrack, so it's easy to access by walkers. You can buy candy, sandwiches and golf balls here as well.

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9.05 km