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:

 

 

  • Ride
  • Spectator Bus
  • Drive
  • Taxi or Uber

Ride

Get to the race start and finish from Adelaide CBD:
17.8km (approximately 1 hours 38 minutes)


Plan your trip in the Adelaide Hills

Get the most out of your day by exploring this stages surroundings post-race.

Five 21-kilometer loops around the Adelaide Hills is instore for the final women's stage, making it the perfect place to settle in and make a day of it. 

The Stirling Hotel will be the place to be if you're after good food and race action. With two efex Queen of the Mountains and the start and finish of the race happening right outside, you'll want to reserve a spot early to secure a prime position. 

Barrel Wine Bar will be the place to be for premium local wines, cheeses, charcuterie, cocktails and more, while Red Cacao and the Organic Market and Cafe will have you covered for coffee and brunch. 

With the race wrapping up at approximately 2:07pm, you'll have enough time to explore more of the beautiful Adelaide Hills. It is one of the most accessible regions for cyclists as there's plenty of bike paths to lead you into South Australia's backyard beauty. 

Discover more of the Adelaide Hills

Plan your trip to the Adelaide Hills. Explore itineraries, get inspiration and discover the range of activities and things to do including wineries and cellar doors, restaurants and accommodation.

 

The Santos Tour Down Under is part of the UCI World Tour

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