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River Torrens – River Torrens loop from Adelaide

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River Torrens – River Torrens loop from Adelaide

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5.0

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River Torrens – River Torrens loop from Adelaide

01:19

12.7km

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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400 m

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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1.24 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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2.01 km

River Torrens

Highlight • River

River Torrens (Karrawirra Pari) is Adelaide’s central river, flowing about 85 kilometres from the Adelaide Hills through the city centre and west to the sea at Henley Beach. Lined by parks, wetlands, and walking trails through much of metropolitan Adelaide, the river supports birdlife, recreation, and important green spaces while also holding deep cultural significance for the Kaurna people, who know it as Karrawirra Pari, meaning “red gum forest river.” Along its course, the river varies from narrow, tree-lined sections and wetlands to more expansive stretches, including the well-known waters of Torrens Lake in central Adelaide.

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3.34 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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5.15 km

Torrens River Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An easy walk, shared path with cyclists and you could even walk the dog. All pathways are solid. Wonderful views.

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5.56 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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8.34 km

River Torrens

Lake

11.5 km

University Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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12.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.09 km

396 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

3.00 km

1.26 km

763 m

227 m

202 m

Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

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Par 3 Café

Torrens River Walk

River Torrens

University Bridge

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