Santos Tour Down Under

The Stages Are Set

With a total distance of 1,153.5km, the 2026 stages will feature the longest women’s race ever (394.6km), featuring epic climbs like Willunga Hill and the Corkscrew, plus three brand new stage starts in Willunga, Magill, and Norwood.

Men’s highlights include the return of the prologue, double Corkscrew ascents, and a thrilling new final stage in Stirling.

Guide to the 2026 Women's Stages

2026 will feature the longest ever women’s race at 394.6km, where the riders will tackle the Corkscrew twice and feature three new stage starts. Read the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under women's stages in detail.

Guide to the 2026 Men's Stages

With the return of the prologue, two ascensions of the Corkscrew, three climbs up Willunga Hill and a new final stage in Stirling, the 2026 stages are set to be the toughest yet. Dive into the details of the men's stages.

Spectator Travel Guides

We've compiled a selection of places to check out along the each race route to help you see the best of what South Australia's got to offer.

Elevate your experience

From VIP seating to gourmet dining, our curated packages offer the ultimate blend of race action and premium dining experiences.

DeTours

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.

Hillside Social: THINK! Road Safety Men’s Stage 4 – Willunga Hill

Hillside Social: Willunga Hill

Hillside Social is the place to be to watch a new champion make Willunga Hill their own. Be there as the men tackle the climb an unprecedented three times.

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.

Plan a Trip

Plan your trip around what's on in South Australia during the Santos Tour Down Under and find out how to get around, where to stay, cycling, eat and drink while you're visiting.

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Race History

The Santos Tour Down Under is Australia's greatest cycling race, with a rich history as the highest-regarded and most popular bike race in the southern hemisphere.

The event was first staged in 1999 with local rider Stuart O’Grady taking the win. Since then, numerous internationally renowned cyclists have joined the Honour Roll. The event has grown year-on-year to become the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere.