Race Day Itinerary: Race Day 6 | Santos Tour Down Under

Christies Beach to Willunga Hill Race Day Itinerary: Race Day 6

Starting from the vibrant main street of Norwood, Race Day 6 sends riders straight into the demanding climb of Norton Summit before winding through the Adelaide Hills on a challenging 136.2km route to a thrilling Stirling finish.

Norwood joins the race as a final-day start location for the first time, setting the stage for one last battle through some of the region's most iconic climbs and cycling towns. With the GC on the line, every attack, climb and sprint could prove decisive in the race for the ochre jersey.

Choose your own adventure, or follow one of our curated itineraries, whether you're a cycling enthusiast chasing the action or a fan looking to soak up the festival atmosphere.

Cycling enthusiast itinerary

Follow the peloton to key viewing locations and experience the race from some of the best vantage points on the route. Designed for dedicated fans who want to see more of the cycling action.

Start line

Before the race:

🚴 Ride from Adelaide to The Parade, Norwood

Arrive early at the start line | From 8:30am

Get to the start line early to soak up the atmosphere before racing gets underway. Arriving by 8:30am gives you time to grab a coffee and secure a great viewing spot before the Tour Parade arrives.

See the Tour Parade | From 8:50am

The Tour Parade is your first taste of the action. Watch the colourful convoy of promotional vehicles roll through the start line, bringing plenty of energy – and keep an eye out for giveaways, merchandise and more along the way. The Tour Parade departs the start line at 10:10am.

Get close to the riders | From 9:20am

The race convoy arrives from 9:20am, as riders and teams begin their final preparations. Find a spot along the barriers near rider sign-on for one of the best opportunities to see the world’s best cyclists up close before they take to the start line.

Start line

During the race:

Race start and festivities | From 10:30am

The start and finish precincts come to life from 10:30am. Watch the men roll out at 10:40am, then stay to enjoy our dedicated fan zones and big screens broadcasting the race live, so you can follow all the action as it unfolds. From 10:50am, the women's race convoy will begin arriving ahead of their opening stage, with the women rolling out at 12:10pm.

Alternatively, once the men's race has departed, make your way to another vantage point. Details for the best vantage points along each race route detailed further below.

🚴 Ride from Norwood to the finish line on Mount Barker Road, Stirling

Finish line

During and post men's race:

Race festivities | From 12:00pm

Arrive at the finish line on Mount Barker Road in Stirling and enjoy our dedicated fan zones and big screens broadcasting the race live, so you can follow all the action as it unfolds. More information coming soon.

Men's race finish | Approx. 2:00pm

Watch the Men's Stage 6 finish at approx. 2:00pm to see who is crowned the overall winner of the Santos Tour Down Under in 2027. Then stay for the podium presentations, which typically begin 10 to 15 minutes after the winner crosses the line and run for approximately 15 minutes.

Men's Podium Presentation | Approx. 2:10pm

Stay for the podium presentations and soak up the post-race atmosphere.

Race finish

During and post women's race:

Race festivities

Head back to the finish line on Mount Barker Road in Stirling and enjoy our dedicated fan zones and big screens broadcasting the race live, so you can follow all the action as it unfolds. More information coming soon.

Women's race finish | Approx. 4:09pm

Watch the Women's Stage 3 finish at approx. 4:09pm to see who is crowned the overall winner of the Santos Tour Down Under in 2027. Then stay for the podium presentations.

Women's Podium Presentation | Approx. 4:19pm

Stay for the podium presentations and soak up the post-race atmosphere.

Explore the best of the Adelaide Hills | From 4:30pm

Refuel at a local café, bakery or pub, or continue exploring the Adelaide Hills by bike.

Fans & Families Itinerary

Enjoy a relaxed day at the race with family-friendly activities, entertainment, fan zones and great viewing opportunities at the start and finish precincts. Perfect for soaking up the atmosphere and experiencing the Santos Tour Down Under.

Start line

Before the race:

🚗 Drive from Adelaide to The Parade, Norwood

Arrive early at the start line | From 8:30am

Get to the start line early to soak up the atmosphere before racing gets underway. Arriving by 8:30am gives you time to find a park, grab a coffee and secure a great viewing spot before the Tour Parade arrives.

See the Tour Parade | From 8:50am

Get close to the riders | From 9:20am

Start line

During the race:

Race start and festivities | From 10:30am

Alternatively, make your way to another vantage point along the route and experience the peloton as it races through South Australia. Details for more vantage points along each race route detailed further below.

🚗 Drive to Mount Barker Road, Stirling

⚠️ Plan ahead for road closures: Roads along the race route will progressively close ahead of the peloton, with rolling closures generally in place from approximately 20 minutes before the race passes through. Plan your journey in advance and allow extra time to reach your chosen viewing location. (Note: plan for the rolling road closure 20 minutes before the first riders’ arrival, green light vehicle signals the road has reopened). More info coming soon.

📍For a more relaxed experience, you can choose to spend the day in either Norwood or Stirling, with plenty of entertainment, live race coverage and race-day atmosphere to enjoy.

Podium presentations

During and post men's race:

Race festivities | From 12:00pm

Arrive at the finish line in Stirling and enjoy our dedicated fan zones and big screens broadcasting the race live, so you can follow all the action as it unfolds. More information coming soon.

Men's race finish | Approx. 2:00pm

Watch the Men's Stage 6 finish at approx. 2:00pm to see who is crowned the overall winner. Then stay for the podium presentations, which typically begin 10 to 15 minutes after the winner crosses the line and run for approximately 15 minutes.

Men's Podium Presentation | Approx. 2:10pm

Stay for the podium presentations and soak up the post-race atmosphere.

Race finish

Women's race finish:

Race festivities

Women's race finish | Approx. 4:09pm

Watch the Women's Stage 3 finish at approx. 4:09pm to see who is crowned the overall winner. Then stay for the women's podium presentations.

Women's Podium Presentation | Approx. 4:19pm

Stay for the podium presentations and soak up the post-race atmosphere.

Explore the best of the Adelaide Hills | From 4:30pm

Refuel at a local café, bakery or pub, or continue exploring the Adelaide Hills.

Tour Transfers

Skip the parking hassles with Tour Transfers. Travel from central Adelaide to the stage start and finish on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, with reserved parking and more time to enjoy Australia's greatest cycling race.

Book your Tour Transfer.

Stirling Hospitality

Relax in a shady roadside viewing space, enjoying premium catering and bar service as the stages unfold. You’ll see the finish of both races, plus pass-throughs as riders chase ochre and the momentum that comes with a new-season win. Gather your friends, clients and colleagues. It’s time to celebrate.

Book your Stirling Hospitality.

FAQs

The Parade, Norwood
Come early to see your favourite riders sign-on (sign on opens 1 hour and 10 mins pre race) then see the race start from this iconic seaside location.
Men's race start: 10:40am
Women's race start: 12:10pm

Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf
Settle in to a café, restaurant, bakery or pub along Mount Barker Road in Hahndorf. See both the men's & women's peloton pass here.
Men's peloton est: 12:56pm
Women's peloton est: 2:52pm

Mount Barker Road, Stirling
Be there for the third King / Queen of the Mountain, then see the peloton storm to the finish line about half an hour later.
Men's peloton est: 1:30pm, 2pm
Women's peloton est: 3:33pm, 4:09pm

Estimated pass times are provided for guidance only and may vary due to factors such as race conditions and unforeseen delays.

Yes! The beauty about the Santos Tour Down Under is that it's a free and accessible event.

The riders will arrive approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes before the race starts.

Yes, as long as you're behind the barriers and respecting the riders who are preparing to race, you're welcome to ask for autographs.

Depending on the stage, parking can be limited. We recommend looking at our stage maps and planning ahead.

Alternatively, book a Tour Transfer and travel in air-conditioned comfort to each race day location with more time to relax and enjoy Australia's greatest cycling race.

After every race, the race leaders are presented on a podium not far from the finish line. The podium location varies depending on the stage, but follow the crowd and you'll find yourself there.

Aim to arrive at the start line 30 to 60 minutes prior to the race start. Grab a coffee, see the riders sign-on and snag yourself a signature.

This depends on what stage you plan on attending. If you just want to see the start or finish line action, you might only need between one to two hours. If you plan on watching more of the race, allow approximately three to six hours. There's plenty of events that surround the stages for you to explore.