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Spectator Travel Guide: efex Men's Stage 5
Stirling to Stirling
- Sunday, 25 January 2026
Getting to the race
The beauty of travelling around South Australia? It's extremely accessible and you can travel from the beach to the hills under an hour! From the Adelaide CBD, our race starts are only a short drive, bus ride or bike ride away:
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Tour Transfer
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Drive
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Ride
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Taxi or Uber
Tour Transfer
Experience the ultimate convenience with our tour transfers. Say goodbye to the hassle of transportation and let us take care of your journey to the cycling race start and finishes.
Our air-conditioned buses provide a comfortable and refreshing ride, ensuring you stay relaxed and ready to immerse yourself in the excitement of the event.
Drive
Get to the race start and finish from Adelaide CBD:
Approximately 18 minutes
Keep an eye on the various road closures and parking restrictions in place.
Ride
Get to the race start and finish from Adelaide CBD:
23.4km (approximately 2 hour)
Taxi or Uber
Get to the race start and finish from the Adelaide CBD:
$23 - $56
Discover things to see and do around efex Men's Stage 5
Explore the Adelaide Hills with our interactive map and find things to do in relation to the race route.
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Adelaide Hills FRED Eatery
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Adelaide Hills Between the Vines Cellar Door
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Adelaide Hills The Stirling Hotel
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Adelaide Hills The Organic Market & Cafe
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Adelaide Hills Stirling Laneways
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Adelaide Hills Barrel Wine Bar
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Adelaide Hills Patch Kitchen and Garden
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Food and Drink
Adelaide Hills Miss Perez Kitchen and Bar
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Adelaide Hills Thorngrove Manor Ultimate Private Afternoon Tea or Luncheon
Plan your trip around the Adelaide Hills
Get the most out of your day by exploring this stage's surroundings post-race.
Just a 20-minute drive southeast of Adelaide, Stirling will host the final stage of the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under: efex Men's Stage 5.
Known for its leafy charm, cosy bakeries, restaurants and boutique retail, Stirling is the perfect spot to catch the start of the race and see the peloton roll through seven times as they power toward a thrilling stage finish.
Nearby towns including Mylor and Aldgate also feature in the 169.8-kilometre stage, each offering great vantage points and plenty of local flavour.
Make a day of it in the Adelaide Hills and soak up the energy of one of the most scenic and exciting stages of the race.
Where to eat & drink
What to do
CYCLING & BIKE HIRE
Accommodation
