River Torrens circuit

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

South Australia

River Torrens circuit

Easy

3.0

(1)

hikers

River Torrens circuit

01:33

6.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.96 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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2.90 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 Torrens. Taking a look at the boats, there is writing, which is letters written to loved ones by migrants in the 19th and 20th centuries who immigrated here.

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4.22 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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4.39 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 touch them, as they can carry diseases. Keep a distance from the trees they are in, and avoid walking under them.

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6.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

234 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

970 m

184 m