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The Torrens Gorge scenic drive
A day on the Gorge Road

The Torrens Gorge scenic drive

1 day Scenic drives, wildlife and bushland lookouts 6 stops

The Gorge Road is one of South Australia's great short drives — a serpentine route that climbs from Adelaide's eastern edge into the wild northern Hills, shadowing the River Torrens the whole way.

The plan

Start early and drive up the gorge, pausing at the river lookouts before the road traffic builds. Take it slowly; the bends are tight and the views frequent. Break the climb with a wildlife encounter, then push on into the forest country around Cudlee Creek before looping home through the orchards and villages of the Torrens Valley. It's an easy day with plenty of room to linger.

Day 1

6 stops
  1. 1

    Pulpit Rock Lookout

    Gumeracha

    Pull in for the classic gorge view over the River Torrens far below.

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  2. 2

    Cudlee Creek (Gorge Wildlife Park)

    Gumeracha

    Meet koalas, wombats and native birds at this long-running family park.

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  3. 3

    Cudlee Creek Conservation Park

    Gumeracha

    Walk the regenerating bushland trails above the gorge.

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  4. 4

    Mount Crawford Forest

    Birdwood

    Detour into the pine and native forest for a picnic and a leg-stretch.

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  5. 5

    Kersbrook

    Gumeracha

    Pause in this quiet forest-fringed village before the run home.

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  6. 6

    Birdwood Main Street

    Birdwood

    Finish in the Torrens Valley with a wander down Birdwood's heritage main street.

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