Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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A unique ecofriendly kayak experience – Join in the only guided kayak tour of the River Torrens. The River Torrens, also known as Karrawirra Parri, is the most significant stretch of inland water for Adelaide.
Get a glimpse of the iconic Adelaide Oval – Adelaide Oval is an iconic landmark and is home to many sporting events including AFL and cricket, along with festivities and concerts held in Adelaide.
Spot the wildlife – The river is home to an abundance of wildlife both in and on top of the water. Spot the various fish species as they swim past your kayak or perhaps keep and eye out for some wildlife on the banks of the river, including waterfowl, pacific black ducks and black swans.
Admire the city surrounds and parklands – The river runs past the city and through the Northern parklands. You will kayak past some of the local's favourite walkways and bike tracks, sporting areas and parks along with the parklands that are regularly used for annual festivals and cultural events.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 8 years old
Children 8 to 12 years must be accompanied in a kayak with someone aged 13+
Maximum weight is 120kg, please contact us for further information
What To Expect
View Adelaide from the River Torrens and paddle past riverbank highlights such as the Adelaide Oval, Sky City and the Riverbank Precinct Pedestrian Bridge. For 90-minutes you will be attended by our qualified kayaking guides, allowing you to enjoy this relaxing experience on the footsteps of the city. With a maximum of eight people per tour, you get to enjoy scenic views of the cityscape and surrounding river bank environment while you learn about the history and significance of the River Torrens and surrounds.
Options
Adelaide City Kayak Tour
What‘s Included
Double and single kayaks
No experience is necessary as each tour includes full instruction, a safety briefing and all gear
90 minutes paddling on Adelaide’s scenic River Torrens in the heart of the city (departs Pinky Flat)
Kayaking tour led by our expert kayaking guides
Private transportation
Food and beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fun way to enjoy the city.
Deborah J,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our city kayak tour. Our guide Tom was warm, friendly, helpful and experienced. It was a relaxing way to see the city from another perspective and appreciate the birdlife. Highly recommend.
Beautiful way to see the city from a different perspective!
zaeg2018,Mar 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a really enjoyable experience, our guide was super friendly, very relaxed and kept me updated on the day. It’s was beautiful to see the city from a different perspective. There were plenty of birds out, which made for some great pics. No kayaking experience needed, the equipment was of good quality and comfortable. Learnt some interesting facts, would have loved more… bit of a history geek, was nice to just sit back and take in the vista!
Family Fun on the Torrens
smeaa,Jan 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a perfect way to spend an afternoon, seeing Adelaide from a different angle. Thanks to Luke for his patience whilst we found our river legs! Super fun, relaxing way to see Adelaide from the River. Highly recommend.
Perfect Day on the River
Catherine K,Nov 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect day to explore Adelaide via the River. Kayak was defeatedly the best way to do this. Would highly recommend.
A lovely way to spend an Autumn afternoon
Mando29,May 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is great to view a city from its waterways, we enjoyed the paddling very much but could have done with a little more information about Adelaide.
Good way to spend an afternoon!
Richard M,Mar 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to spend an afternoon. Torrens and Adelaide is just beautiful and once past the manicured bit who would even think you’re in a populated area! Lots of wildlife. Luke, our guide was fab, friendly and informative. Well worth the money spent and definitely do it again!
GREAT afternoon
McGazzs,Dec 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much for a lovely afternoon... We kayak alot, bit it was great to be on the torrens.. we paddled to the,weir, and then to the zoo, and back again.. We did this though the Great State Voucher, so not too pricey.. highly recommend, the guide was also great and took a couple of photos of us and emailed them too us.. thank you very much..
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