✨ Easter in Adelaide, South Australia… and the River Torrens is simply glowing ✨ There’s something truly special about Adelaide’s River Torrens in South Australia at this time of year — soft light, calm waters, and those beautiful reflections along the river that make you stop and take it all in. Right in the heart of Adelaide’s city centre, you’ll find the iconic Popeye and Paddle Boats on the Torrens River Adelaide 🚤 Did you know “Popeye” has been part of Adelaide’s story

Did you know that one of Adelaide’s most charming attractions has been cruising the River Torrens for almost 90 years? The beloved Popeye first set sail in 1935, built by Captain Gordon Watt right on the banks of the Torrens. Named after the famous cartoon character of the time, this 25-foot wooden boat began ferrying passengers between Elder Park and the Adelaide Zoo — and a South Australian icon was born. As crowds grew, so did the fleet. Between 1948 and 1951, four more wo