River Torrens – Elder Park loop from Midlunga

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River Torrens – Elder Park loop from Midlunga

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River Torrens – Elder Park loop from Midlunga

01:42

42.3km

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

The Pear Café

Highlight • Cafe

Corner shop with friendly service in Port Adelaide at the start/end of the Railway Bike Path - good for nice coffee and tasty cake ☕️🥐👍

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17.2 km

The Outer Harbour Greenway runs along the railway between Adelaide Station and Port Adelaide Station. It's made up of purpose built pathways and existing city infrastructure and connects the CBD to the docklands. Along the way is passes through a number of neighbourhoods and parks, with a few museums on the route as well.

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17.9 km

A Place Coffee Bowden

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Cosy Coffee shop with limited seating.

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19.4 km

River Torrens

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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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20.8 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 foreground, with clear reflections on calmer days, making it a great spot to pause and take in the scenery.

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21.2 km

Elder Park

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Elder Park is a well-known riverside park situated on the southern bank of the River Torrens (Karrawirra Pari) in the heart of Adelaide. It’s famous for its historic rotunda, spacious lawns, and beautiful views of the Adelaide Oval across the river. The park is also a venue for major community events, including the Adelaide Festival, Carols by Candlelight, and Symphony Under the Stars. It is one of the city’s most popular public spaces, with walking paths, plenty of benches, and you can even book a river cruise or rent a paddle boat to explore more beyond the park.

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21.4 km

Lounders Boatshed Café

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The Historic Lounders Boatshed is a restored 1913 timber Boatshed on the banks of the River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri in Adelaide.

Opening hours vary and can be found on their website, if you go on a weekend expect a wait time

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