Adelaide Hills to host world’s top cyclists at Santos Tour Down Under 2026 with one start and three finishes
The South Australian Tourism Commission and Adelaide Hills Council have confirmed the Hills will host three stages of the Santos Tour Down Under in 2026.
The iconic event will return in force to the Adelaide Hills during January 2026 with a finish of the UCI Women’s WorldTour race in Paracombe, a finish of the UCI Men’s WorldTour race in Uraidla, and a Men’s start and finish on the penultimate day of racing in Stirling.
Adelaide Hills Council Acting Mayor Nathan Daniell says Council fully explored the benefits TDU brings to the region to reinforce their decision making around the event.
Adelaide Hills Council will host three stages in 2025.
Sunday 18 January 2026 Health Partners Women’s Stage 2 finish in Paracombe
Thursday 22 January 2026 Health Partners Men’s Stage 2 finish in Uraidla
Sunday 25 January 2026 efex Men’s Stage 5 start and finish in Stirling
View a photo gallery of the highlights from 2025
