Santos Tour Down Under

The Adelaide Hills takes center stage as the world’s best cyclists race in the Santos Tour Down Under. With thrilling men’s and women’s stages, this global event highlights the region’s breathtaking landscapes and challenging climbs. Supported by the Adelaide Hills Council, it draws international attention and creates excitement throughout the local community.

Adelaide Hills Council will host three stages in 2025.

• The Hyundai Women's Stage 3 will start and finish in Stirling on Sunday 19 January.
• The Ziptrak® Men's Stage 1 will finish in Gumeracha on Tuesday 21 January.
• The efex Men's Stage 3 will finish in Uraidla on Thursday 23 January.

Stirling Finish

The leafy township of Stirling welcomes visitors to watch the final women's stage as riders complete five loops of the 25km circuit through the Adelaide Hills. The circuit passes through Heathfield, Longwood, Bradbury, Mylor and Aldgate.

With children’s activities, food and drinks, come along and watch the race start and finish at Stirling Oval from 10:30am – 2:30pm. Spectators with special needs and families with very young children are welcome to contact Council to reserve a spot in the Adelaide Hills finish line marquee – email us at events@ahc.sa.gov.au

Mylor Live Site

Spectators can also watch the race at the Live Site at Mylor Oval. Live sites are a new and exciting way to experience the race. Each live site will feature large screens strategically placed along the race route, allowing you to follow all the action as it happens and watch the race go past your location in real-time. The Mylor Oval Committee will be providing food and drink options, while the Caravan Sounds DJ will keep the energy high with great tunes, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Whether you're with friends, family, or cheering solo, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the thrill of the race in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Bring your picnic rug and chairs, settle in, and enjoy the excitement of the event at your own pace.

Gumeracha Finish

Ziptrak® Men's Stage 1 sees riders start in Prospect then travel east entering the Hills via Athelstone, then travelling through Millbrook, Kersbrook, Williamstown and Forreston. Riders then complete two loops through Cudlee Creek, Lobethal, Mt Torrens and Birdwood, before finishing in Gumeracha.

Enjoy entertainment by the finish line or visit the local community groups who will be there with fresh pressed juice and food offerings. Visit the Adelaide Hills Council marquee between 11:30am – 3:30pm at Gumeracha Oval for giveaways, seating, shade and free water. Spectators with special needs and families with very young children are welcome to contact Council to reserve a spot in the Adelaide Hills finish line marquee – email us at events@ahc.sa.gov.au

Birdwood Live Site

Live sites are a new and exciting way to experience the race. Each live site will feature large screens strategically placed along the race route, allowing you to follow all the action as it happens and watch the race go past your location in real-time.

This family friendly live site will be located at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood where there will be a sausage sizzle and mobile DJ. Whether you're with friends, family, or cheering solo, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the thrill of the race in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Bring your picnic rug and chairs, settle in, and enjoy the excitement of the event at your own pace, and why not take the opportunity to visit the museum while you're there!

Uraidla will host the efex Men's Stage 3 finish, with riders starting in Norwood before travelling through Norton Summit, Summertown, Crafers, Aldgate, Echunga, Hahndorf and Balhannah. Riders then complete a loop through Lenswood and Basket Range, before finishing in Uraidla.

Join Adelaide Hills Council with food and drink available from local businesses, as well as plenty of entertainment before the winner is recognised at Uraidla Oval. Visit the Adelaide Hills Council marquee between 11:30am – 3:30pm for giveaways, seating, shade and free water. Spectators with special needs and families with very young children are welcome to contact Council to reserve a spot in the Adelaide Hills finish line marquee – email us at events@ahc.sa.gov.au

The Adelaide Epic Ride is a new participation ride at the Santos Tour Down Under: amateur riders’ chance to ride the same route as the world’s best.

This new adventure will cover some of South Australia’s most iconic cycling terrain as it makes its way along the same route as the efex Men's Stage 3 stage. It begins in Norwood and is set to wind through the beautiful Adelaide Hills to a finish in Uraidla.

Riders can tackle a mix of fast flats and gruelling climbs, including the tough new Knotts Hill climb featuring for the first time in Santos Tour Down Under history.

Choose from three distance options: 20km, 85km or the efex Stage 3 start to finish line of 120km.

Be part of this huge year and secure your spot in the Adelaide Epic Ride. Early bird registrations are open until Sunday 1 December.

There will be road closures in place in Stirling from 5:00am-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 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 5:00am-7:00pm. Norton Summit Road will also be restricted to local traffic only from 6:15am - 7:30am.

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 on the Uraidla closures.

Join the race! Win two seats in the Tour Parade for the Santos Tour Down Under Women’s Stage 3, Men's Stage 1 or Men’s Stage 3 – Including track access at the start, drive of the full race route, and access to the exclusive viewing area at the finish line.

How to enter:

Just comment on the Adelaide Hills Council Facebook post who you’d love to take with you in the Tour Parade and what stage you want to win:

• Women's Stage 3 (Sunday 19 January, Stirling Finish)
• Men's Stage 1 (Tuesday 21 January, Gumeracha Finish)
• Men's Stage 3 (Thursday 23 January, Uraidla Finish)

You must also like the Adelaide Hills Council Facebook page.

Winners are drawn at random. The competition closes at midnight on Sunday 12 January.

There will be changes to public transport timetables, stops, and services as a result of road closures on multiple days. Visit the Adelaide Metro website for details.

Want to be part of the Santos Tour Down Under? Many locals get involved by decorating their home, town or business and go in the running to win a prize.

If you would like to participate, registrations will open soon for the Santos Best Dressed Town competition via the Santos Tour Down Under website.

Adelaide Hills Council are keen to hear about fundraising or entertainment ideas. If you have any suggestions, please contact Jennifer Blake, Manager Communication, Engagement and Events or Stephanie Murgatroyd, Events Officer via the contact details below.

Spectators with a disability and families with very young children are welcome to contact Council to reserve a spot in the Adelaide Hills finish line marquee – just email us at events@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 all attendees to please keep their dogs on a lead while in the hills during 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!

The 2025 Santos Tour Down Under will be held from Friday 17 until Sunday 26 January. For more information, please view the media release below and visit the official Santos Tour Down Under website.