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River Torrens – River Torrens loop from University of Adelaide

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River Torrens – River Torrens loop from University of Adelaide

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River Torrens – River Torrens loop from University of Adelaide

02:01

19.6km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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872 m

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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1.29 km

Bat warning sign

Highlight • Structure

In this area, there are wild bats, and here is a warning sign for them. They are flying foxes and keep an eye up in the trees for them. Never …

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1.45 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 …

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2.47 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 …

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3.92 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 …

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10.1 km

River Torrens

Lake

18.2 km

Talking Our Way Home installation

Highlight • Monument

Looking out across the river, five origami-like boats sit on the water, part of Shaun Kirby’s Talking Our Way Home installation on the Karrawirra Pari, also known as the River …

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

608 m

215 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.94 km

1.56 km

779 m

461 m

278 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

14°C

7°C

29 %

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University Bridge

View of Adelaide Convention Centre and River Torrens

River Torrens

Talking Our Way Home installation

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