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Victoria Park – Pakapakanthi Wetlands loop from Adelaide

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Victoria Park – Pakapakanthi Wetlands loop from Adelaide

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Victoria Park – Pakapakanthi Wetlands loop from Adelaide

00:57

8.57km

30m

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: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Pakapakanthi Interpretive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pakapakanthi Interpretive Trail guides you through grassland, wetland and woodland ecosystems in the southern half of Victoria Park (Park 16). Along the way, interpretive markers share insights into environmental processes, Kaurna cultural heritage and the landscape’s history before and after European colonisation. As you follow the trail, you’ll also catch open views toward the Adelaide city skyline, creating a contrast between natural systems and the urban edge.

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4.47 km

Victoria Park

Highlight • Natural

Observe the sunrise

Tip by

4.86 km

Pakapakanthi Wetlands

Highlight • Lake

The Pakapakanthi Wetlands demonstrates how urban parks can support both nature and community needs. Designed as part of the Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project, the wetland helps manage floodwater while improving stormwater quality before it moves downstream. Beyond flood protection, it creates habitat for birds and aquatic life and adds biodiversity to the parklands. The area also enhances the recreational and visual appeal of Victoria Park, showing how integrated urban water management can balance environmental health with city infrastructure.

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8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

2.18 km

418 m

219 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

2.35 km

1.14 km

896 m

757 m

335 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

11°C

8°C

19 %

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