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Guided Walk through Elder Park, Riverbank Precinct and Helen Mayo Park
Highlights
- Join Park Ambassador Helen Hutton to spot vibrant water birds in the scenic Riverbank Precinct.
- Explore the lush greenery of Elder Park, enjoying the tranquillity close to Adelaide's CBD.
- Wander through Helen Mayo Park, experiencing the rich biodiversity of Adelaide's parklands.
- Bring the family along for a friendly outing in a pet-friendly environment with accessible facilities.
Join Park Ambassador Helen Hutton for water bird spotting, and explore the most hotly-contested part of your Adelaide Park Lands. See what remains of your Open Green Public space in the Parks that are closest to the CBD and River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari.
Itinerary highlights
Barr Smith Walk
Riverfront walk named after a prominent Adelaide philanthropist – better known for his connection to the University of Adelaide’s main library
Lake Torrens
Created in 1881 by the damming of the river – leading to a 19th century boom in boating, fishing, and shooting of native birds!
Riverbank bridge
Built in 2012 to improve pedestrian access to Adelaide Oval; etched with animal figures and offering varied after-dark lighting effects.
1882 Rotunda
Donated to the City by Sir Thomas Elder it has remained the focal point of events in Elder Park for more than 140 years.
Popeye launch and paddle boats
An Adelaide institution since 1935
Rowing clubs
Five rowing sheds on the riverbanks – prime Park Lands sites occupied by private schools and clubs.
Helen Mayo Park
An alternative “event space” – degraded parts of which have been threatened in recent years by Government and private developers for proposals as varied as a commercial helipad, a hotel, skate park, and stadium.
River Torrens Linear path
The Park Lands Trail skirts the river’s edge offering stunning views across the Torrens lake through sunlit reeds to the weir
Water birds
Pelicans, ducks, coots, moorhens, cormorants and other birds can be see here, year-round, here in the heart of Adelaide
Tour details
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Single Available from 13 July 2025
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Operation information
Adelaide Park Lands Walking Tours
Guided Walks to explore little-known nooks and crannies of Adelaide’s greatest treasure: the unique open spaces of its Park Lands.
Adelaide is the only city in the world garlanded by Park Lands. In effect the city is built inside a park, and each part of the Park has its own unique features, heritage, and current usage.
Guided Walks are led by trained Tour leaders and can take between 90 minutes and two hours depending upon the location.
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