Ross River – Riverway Circuit loop from Kirwan

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Ross River – Riverway Circuit loop from Kirwan

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Ross River – Riverway Circuit loop from Kirwan

01:36

31.9km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 31.8 km for 210 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.43 km

Ross River

Highlight • River

Ross River starts in the Hervey Range and flows through the city before reaching the Coral Sea. It’s backed up by the Ross River Dam, which supplies much of Townsville's …

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4.34 km

Riverway Circuit is a roughly 3.7-kilometre sealed loop within Riverway Park, forming part of Townsville’s signed “10,000 Steps” walking routes. The circuit passes through lovely shaded sections of parkland and …

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9.10 km

Turtle Bridge Landcare Site

Highlight • Bridge

This quiet Landcare site protects native vegetation where Jensen Creek meets the Ross River. Pause on Turtle Bridge and you might spot one of the freshwater turtles that gave the crossing its name.

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10.8 km

River Walk Park

Highlight • Trail

River Walk Park provides a quiet green stretch beside the Ross River, with the shared path continuing along the water towards Aplin’s Weir.

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23.9 km

O'Dowd Street Landcare Site CDTLI

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

Ross River

Highlight • River

Winding 49 kilometres through Townsville to Cleveland Bay, the Ross River is the city's lifeblood. Shared paths, riverside parks and abundant birdlife make it one of the best places to explore on foot or by bike.

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31.9 km

End point

Parking

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