The river torrens ˈ t ɒr ən z karrawirra parri karrawirraparri is the most significant river of the adelaide plains it was one of the main reasons for the siting of the city of adelaide capital of south australia it flows 85 kilometres 53 mi from its source in the adelaide hills near mount pleasant across the adelaide plains past the city centre and empties into gulf st.
River torrens paddle boats.
Captain jolley s paddle boats have been used for a source of fun for families friends and tourists for decades.
On your private perch on the river torrens you re in the perfect position.
Their paddle boats are also a great attraction in the warmer months.
You can hire a paddle boat from the banks of the river torrens just near the rotunda by the popeye mooring.
Sit back and see adelaide from the best seat in the house by cruising along the torrens river in the heart of the.
Explore the torrens river on a pedal powered boat on the day of your choosing.
Now well known as captain jolley s paddleboats the pedal powered boats have been used as a source of fun for children families and tourists coming to see our beautiful city of adelaide.
Hiring a paddle boat.
Opening times vary so please see the captain jolleys website.
Our buoys come with either a bbq or table in the middle have a wide selection of drinks available and can fit up to 10 people per boat.
The paddle boats can fit two adults and one small child however it is up to the attendant digression on the day as to what will be permissible.
It was a 25 foot 7 6 m boat built on the banks of the river torrens to hold up to 20 passengers and named popeye 1.
On your private perch on the river torrens you re in the perfect position to take in local scenery while getting active in the outdoors.
Open on the river torrens in spring summer and autumn.
Call 08 8232 7994.
Paddle boats on your private perch on the river torrens you re in the perfect position to take in local scenery while getting active in the outdoors.
Open on the river torrens in spring summer and autumn.
Come and enjoy time with your family and friends in a paddle boat or on the popeye along the torrens river in adelaide perhaps rekindle your childhood memories or make new ones.
You re in the perfect position to take in the local scenery while getting active in the outdoors all from your own private perch.
A single paddle boat is 20 for 30 minutes as at january 2019.
Large image if you want to learn more about popeye and paddle boats on the torrens river simply head to the official website and facebook profile or call 0400596065.