Santos Tour Down Under 2026

The iconic event will return in force to the Adelaide Hills during January 2026 

Adelaide Hills Council will host three stages in 2026.

• 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

The women race from Magill to Paracombe on the second day of exciting racing.

This 130km stage has no less than five major ascents. There will be sprints at Lobethal and Kersbrook before a summit finish on the last of three Paracombe climbs.

Watch the race live on the big screen a Paracombe Oval, enjoy family friendly activities. Food and drinks available. 

This Health Partners Men's Stage 2 starts in Norwood before winding through the Adelaide Hills to Uraidla.

Three huge climbs are on the agenda: Norton Summit, followed by Mt Lofty and the men’s first dual ascent of notorious Corkscrew Road.

There will be two loops through communities including Crafers, Piccadilly, Lobethal and Cudlee Creek.

Uraidla township will come alive with color and TDU festivities. Head along to many of the local cafes, pubs and shops and watch the race pass through the main street. The race will be streamed live on a big screen on Uraidla Oval and Adelaide Hills Council will provide family friendly entertainment.

Summertown Live Site 

Experience the race like never before at the Summertown Live Site - Tregarthen Reserve, Summertown. This free spectator zone will be buzzing with live race coverage on the big screen, delicious BBQ and ice blocks, and family-friendly entertainment.

Feel the rush as the peloton flies past and catch every moment of the action in real time. Bring your picnic rug and chairs, gather your friends and family, and soak up the atmosphere in this relaxed Hills setting – the perfect place to spend the day and celebrate Health Partners Men's Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under.

EFEX Men’s Stage 5 race sees riders start in Stirling at 11:10am, then complete eight loops through Heathfield, Bradbury, Mylor, Aldgate and Stirling. Riders are expected to finish around 3:26pm on Mount Barker Road by Stirling Oval. 

WHAT'S ON 

Stirling Oval - Watch the race as its live streamed on the big screen. Enjoy the family friendly entertainment and food trucks. Stay for the podium presentations and celebrate the days' winner and leading riders. 

Coventry Stirling Library ‘Chill Zone’ - Relax under the shady oak trees, watch the race live on the big screen and enjoy a drink at the TDU bar. 

Steamroller Park ‘Kids Zone’ - Playground, facepainting and Stirling’s famous Hokey Pokey organic ice cream. 

Stirling Market - Stroll down to Druids Avenue Stirling and visit the famous Stirling Market.

Bike Station - Store you bike securely at one of our two bike stations available – Druids Avenue or the Stirling Oval and enjoy your day in Stirling 

Mylor Live Site 

Experience the race like never before at the Mylor Live Site, at Mylor Oval for the efex Men's Stage 5. This free spectator zone will be buzzing with live race coverage on the big screen, market stalls, bar, CFS sausage sizzle and fruit salad pots, cakes and biscuits by the Red Cross.

Feel the rush as the peloton flies past and catch every moment of the action in real time. Bring your picnic rug and chairs, gather your friends and family, and soak up the atmosphere in this relaxed Hills setting - the perfect place to spend the day and celebrate the Santos Tour Down Under.
 

There will be road closures in place in Paracombe on Sunday 18 January from 6:00am-7:00pm. The remainder of the event route will operate under ‘rolling’ road closures – SA Police will temporarily halt traffic as the race passes with the support of trained traffic marshals.
 

See closure details and map below for more information.

There will be road closures in place in Uraidla from 6:00am-7:00pm on Thursday January 22.  

The remainder of the event route will operate under ‘rolling’ road closures – SA Police will temporarily halt traffic as the race passes with the support of trained traffic marshals.

See closure details and map below for more information.
 

We are expecting around 100,000 people in Stirling on Sunday January 25

There will be very limited parking and road closures will affect traffic movement around in Stirling, we strongly advise avoiding driving into the area.

TDU Shuttle Bus 

Adelaide Hills Council will be running a free shuttle bus from Crafers to Stirling along the Piccadilly Rd and Old Mount Barker Rd. Jump on at any of the stops below and we will drop you in the heart of Stirling – the Stirling Coventry Library. 

There is parking along the Shuttle Bus route at Crafers Park and Ride (north and South), Crafers Primary School area or Wright Road Tennis Courts There is also on street parking along this route.

Pick up 9am – 11am 

• Crafers Park N Ride South
• Crafers Park N Ride North
• Crafers Primary School
• Wright Road Tennis Court 

Drop off 

Stirling Coventry Library carpark 

Pick up 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Stirling Coventry Library carpark

Drop off 

• Wright Road Tennis Court
• Crafers Primary School
• Crafers Park N Ride North
• Crafers Park N Ride South 

2 shuttle buses will be running, pick up approx. every 20-30mins

If you choose to walk, Crafers Park and Ride (south) to Stirling is around 1.5 km - 25 minutes. The route will be signposted from the carpark area. 

Spectators with a disability and families with very young children are welcome to contact Council to reserve a spot in the Adelaide Hills Council finish line marquee in Stirling, Paracombe or Uraidla – just email us at aweydling@ahc.sa.gov.au
 

The Santos Tour Down Under will be cancelled if a fire danger rating of catastrophic is declared by the CFS on a particular day. Please monitor the Council and Santos Tour Down Under websites for information on the potential race impacts if an extreme fire danger rating is declared at any stage.

Found children are to be taken to the Adelaide Hills Council marquee or the finish line.

For lost children notify an Adelaide Hills Council staff member who will connect you with the SA Police.

Please keep dogs on a lead during the Santos Tour Down Under in the hills.

To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, we ask you to keep your dogs on a lead at all times if you are attending the Santos Tour Down Under. 

Recent incidents involving dogs in international races have raised serious concerns for the safety of both the dogs and participants. Let’s work together to keep the event safe and fun for all!