Adelaide, Australia

River Torrens

River Torrens, Adelaide

The River Torrens, known to the Kaurna as Karrawirra Parri, drew Colonel Light to choose Adelaide's site in 1836. A weir completed in 1881 created Torrens Lake, the scenic heart of the city's riverside parklands.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for River Torrens, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: -34.91667, 138.6

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