Make a day of it: Men's Stage 1 & Women's One-Day Race
Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Santos Tour Down Under and discover the Barossa’s world-class food, wine, and culture for the Men's Stage 1 and Women's One-Day Race on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Here is the perfect way to make a day of it.
First up: Men's Stage 1
We’ll see riders tackle 120.6 kilometres through world-famous wine country, starting and finishing along Murray Street in Tanunda.
Stage 1 will pass landmarks including the new Barossa Park sporting precinct, ascend Menglers Hill and wind between vineyards before sprinters’ leadout trains begin to take shape. Clockwise loops through Tanunda mean plenty of vantage points for fans, while the nearby town of Lyndoch will also greet the peloton.
Stay for: Women’s One-Day Race
The world’s best are back at it as our first regional one-day race heads to the Barossa. Get ready for 12 blistering laps of an 8.5-kilometre circuit that starts and finishes in Tanunda. Action is set to begin shortly after the finish of Men’s Stage 1, offering fans a full day of elite cycling.
Riders will head north-east on their way out of town, travelling down Basedow Road before a sweeping right turn on to Thiele Road. From there they’ll turn right again on to Bethany Road, following it to Barossa Valley Way and all the way back through Tanunda’s central Murray Street. It’s here the day’s best sprinter will be decided – and where the race is due to come to its thrilling conclusion around 6pm.
Need a ride to the race? Tour Transfers make it simple, taking you directly to each stage start and then to the finish line aboard an air-conditioned coach. Don’t miss a moment of the action.
Departing from just outside the Tour Village in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga and returning to the same location after each stage wraps up, enjoying all the Santos Tour Down Under action is easy.
Podium Presentations — Men's Stage 1 & Women's One-Day Race
Be there straight after each stage to celebrate with the day’s winner and riders leading all race jersey classifications. Commentator and former sprint star David McKenzie is your host, welcoming cyclists on stage and chatting live with the overall race leader. It’s the best way to wrap up a day touring the action.
Elevate your experience with the best of the Barossa
DeTours: Barossa – Men’s Stage 1
Discover South Australia’s beautiful regions together with local food, wine and spirits. We’ll take care of all the details. Highlights from the DeTours: Barossa – Men’s Stage 1 include:
- Tour Transfer on an air-conditioned coach – departing and returning to the Hilton Adelaide
- A private viewing space at the start line in Tanunda with a coffee and pastry provided
- A guided start line walk-through to see riders before they race
- A long lunch with beverages at fermentAsian, with views of the passing peloton from a dedicated viewing space.
- Guided gin tasting at Seppeltsfield Rd Distillers
Two Wheels Two for One Tastings
As the Santos Tour Down Under rolls through the Barossa, Seppeltsfield Road Distillers is celebrating with a special offer for cycling fans and gin lovers alike. Gather a mate and enjoy two-for-one gin tasting flights at the distillery.
Watch the riders fly past three times at one of the best viewing spots at the bottom of Menglers Hill, all while soaking up Barossa sunshine and vineyard views. Refuel with wines by the glass or bottle, delicious platters and snacks, and enjoy the perfect mix of cycling excitement and laid-back Barossa vibes. Bring your friends, grab a glass and cheer on the riders.
Watch from the shaded, picturesque Saltram gardens overlooking Angaston Road while enjoying a three-course Barossa-inspired feast, glass of wine and first-class roadside views of all the race action.
Guests will have exclusive use of the cellar door, restaurant and gardens all afternoon – plus the opportunity to purchase food, wine and other drinks within the estate.
A vibrant street party atmosphere with an array of family-friendly activities returns to Tanunda’s main street in the beautiful Barossa to celebrate Men's Stage 1 of the Santos Tour Down Under on Wednesday 21 January. Be part of Australia’s greatest cycling race!
Escape the crowds and experience the Santos Tour Down Under from the heart of the Barossa.
Cheer on the peloton as it races past Lyndoch, then return to Kies Family Wines for a Barossa Produce Platter, curated wine flight and complimentary tasting. Nestled among the vines with sweeping views of the Barossa Ranges, it’s the ultimate way to relax, sip and savour the stage.
