Ziptrak® Women's Stage 1: Willunga to Willunga

Saturday, 17 January 2026

WOMEN'S

Start
11:10 AM
High Street, Willunga

Finish
3:02 PM
High Street, Willunga

Distance
137.4km

WOMEN'S
Start
11:10 AM
High Street, Willunga
Finish
3:02 PM
High Street, Willunga
Distance
137.4km

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Route Map

About the stage

We’re off to Willunga for an opening stage that will wind through McLaren Vale vineyards and visit the coast before a huge sprint finish.

First up: the Fleurieu Peninsula. And this time it’s not Willunga Hill shaping the story, but rather an opening route that promises to highlight the region at its summertime best.

Sprinters will be eager to earn the season’s first UCI Women’s WorldTour win, while GC contenders are set to size up their competition across 137.4 kilometres – our longest women’s stage ever.

Coastal vistas at Aldinga Beach and Port Willunga are on the agenda, with riders also set to pass many of McLaren Vale’s best wineries. Racing will start and finish on Willunga’s main street, another ideal vantage point for fans touring the action.

See more about this stage in detail or read our detailed stage guide.

STAGE IN DETAIL

Stage Profile
ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS
efex QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN
Vantage Points

Stage Profile

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ZIPTRAK® SPRINTS

Ziptrak® Sprint #1
17.3km, Esplanade at Snapper Point near Butterworth Road, Aldinga Beach
Approx. 11:41am

Ziptrak® Sprint #2
114km, Esplanade at Snapper Point near Butterworth Road, Aldinga Beach
Approx. 2:23pm

efex QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN

efex Queen of the Mountain #1
53.5km, efex Queen of the Mountain #1 - Lower Willunga Hill (category 3)
Distance: 475m, Total Ascent 20m, Maximum Gradient: 5.6%, Average Gradient: 4.2%
High Street at Start / Finish Line, Willunga
Approx. 12:42pm

efex Queen of the Mountain #2
95.4km, efex Queen of the Mountain #2 - Lower Willunga Hill (category 3)
Distance: 475m, Total Ascent 20m, Maximum Gradient: 5.6%, Average Gradient: 4.2%
High Street at Start / Finish Line, Willunga
Approx. 1:52pm

Vantage Points

Corner of Main Road and Aldinga Road, Willunga
The race will pass here x6 times and finish up the road on High Street.
Approx. 11:12am, 12:41pm, 12:43pm, 1:51pm, 1:53pm, 3:01pm
Snapper Point - Esplanade, Aldinga Beach
Iconic beach front where Ziptrak Sprint #1 & #2 will take place. The race will pass here x3 times.
Approx. 11:41am, 1:13pm, 2:23pm
Main Road, McLaren Vale
The race will pass here x4 times. Main Road has cellar doors, cafés, & restaurants.
Approx. 12:08pm, 12:31pm, 1:43pm, 2:53pm

Catch the race action anywhere along the race route! Find a suitable spot, set yourself up and watch the world's greatest cyclists race through South Australia.

Enjoy an all-inclusive experience

Ready to take your time at the Santos Tour Down Under up a gear? DeTours invite you to see the peloton while enjoying the best in South Australian hospitality. On this stage:

📍McLaren Vale
🗓️ Saturday 17 January, Women's Stage 1
🏁 Private viewing area at the start line
🥘 Long lunch at Old Bush Inn
🚴‍♀️ Multiple race pass throughs
🍷 Wine tasting at Hither & Yon

TOUR ALL THE ACTION Spectator Travel Guide

As the Santos Tour Down Under takes over all of Adelaide and surrounds, we invite you to tour the many other wonders of South Australia along the way.

Tour Transfers

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. Tour Transfer Passes are available to make it easy to attend more stages.

Spectator Stage Guide

This all-Fleurieu stage is packed with vineyard views, coastal air and local flavour. Starting and finishing in Willunga, the route takes in McLaren Vale and Aldinga Beach. The perfect for exploring cellar doors, seaside cafés and historic pubs along the way.

Approved Travel Specialists

Santos Tour Down Under Approved Travel Specialists are the premier providers of curated travel packages for cycling enthusiasts and event attendees alike at the Santos Tour Down Under.

A Day at the Tour

From the buzz of the City of Adelaide Tour Village to finish line excitement as the peloton storms home, this quick guide covers a typical race day for fans on the ground at the Santos Tour Down Under.

Getting to the stage

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.

Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula

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

Presented by

We thank Ziptrak® and the City of Onkaparinga for hosting Women's Stage 1 and for their invaluable contribution to the Santos Tour Down Under.

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Host Council

The city is home to McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast, which celebrates a world-class food, wine and coastal lifestyle, all just 45minutes from Adelaide. From coastal drives to spectacular national parks and quaint historic villages, this is where you find the good life!

Women's Stage Starts: 0
Women's Stage Finishes: 4