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Join the peloton for the first UCI race of the calendar year in Australia
Adelaide has it all: great weather, fantastic riding, great coffee stops, a centrally located hotel to rest and recharge and a vibrant laid back Australian atmosphere for the festival of cycling. No wonder it’s the pros’ favorite race!
The Tour Down Under is an incredible experience for sport and performance road cyclists who love pro racing, stunning routes, and soaking up some January sunshine. With its smooth tarmac, rolling hills, and breathtaking coastal roads, Adelaide offers some of the most fantastic cycling in the world.
Ride on the same roads as World Tour teams on the season’s thrilling opener. The heart of the event beats in Victoria Square, home to the team base and vibrant Fan Village, buzzing with a festival atmosphere. Best of all, our hotel is just steps away.
Non-riding partners are warmly welcomed with their own program that runs alongside the cycling trip, heading to the same race viewings. It’s a great trip to bring your non riding friends along!
Daily itinerary
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01 | Welcome to Adelaide | ||||
02 | Mont Lofty, Glenelg and Men’s Prologue | ||||
03 | LIVE Race Vieiwing Tanunda and Menglers Hill | ||||
04 | LIVE Race Viewing Urailda | ||||
05 | LIVE Race viewing Henley Beach | ||||
06 | LIVE Race Viewing Willunga Hill | ||||
07 | LIVE VIP Race viewing Stirling Start, Finish | ||||
08 | Departure | ||||
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Welcome to Adelaide
Your trip starts at Adelaide airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in the centre of Adelaide. After a brief orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for a warm-up ride. Our route takes us through the sweeping and undulating Adelaide Hills warming up the legs to tackle the switchbacks of the Corkscrew. You will be free to enjoy the festival village this evening before a team dinner.

Day 2
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Mont Lofty, Glenelg and Men’s Prologue
Today we climb the highest mountains in the Adelaide Hills , Norton Summit and Mount Lofty. After lunch will head to Glenelg and take a cruise along the Adelaide coast. In the evening it’s the mens Prologue. You can choose to watch the riders warmup in the village or find a spot along the course near Victoria Square.

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LIVE Race Vieiwing Tanunda and Menglers Hill
The race starts and finishes in Tanunda. We’ll head out along quiet backroads that take us up the stunning Gorge Road. Tanunda is fantastic on race day and we’ll watch the start, grab lunch, see one pass-by and then ride up Menglers Hill to watch another loop. After watching the finish we’ll transfer back to Adelaide, or, if you’re up for some extra mileage, ride back through the vineyards and national parks to Adelaide. Tonight we will have a team dinner.

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LIVE Race Viewing Urailda
Today we’re heading out to Cuddle Creek, through Lobethal and onto Uraidla to join the Thomson crew in the Uraidla Hotel. Settle in for lunch, soak up the lively race-day atmosphere, and take in the stunning views. This afternoon is all about great racing, great food, and great company. You can choose to ride back or hop in the van. In the evening, you’re free to enjoy the local village festivities at your own pace.

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LIVE Race viewing Henley Beach
Heading out along the beachfront we will cycle to Henley Beach and watch the start of today’s stage. Once the pros set off we’ll head to outer Harbour and Loop back to the hotel. You’ll enjoy a bit of free time in the afternoon before heading to the Tour Village to watch the live interviews before a team dinner in the city

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LIVE Race Viewing Willunga Hill
The day we’ve been anticipating. The pilgrimage to Willunga Hill takes us through South Australia’s famous McLaren Vale wineries. We’ll stop to watch the start of the race before heading up the hill to watch the iconic climb from the Hillside social which is based on the finish line. Depending on the heat we have two options for our return: You can choose to come back in the van or ride back. The pros ride these routes back, so the chance to hang with them is a bonus. Head to the village, or take it easy in the evening.

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LIVE VIP Race viewing Stirling Start, Finish
Today will be a “Fair Dinkum” surprise as our guides will take you on a special farewell ride. You’ll be back in time to pack your bikes. It’s the final stage—and we’re going out in style with the DeTours VIP experience. We’ll head to Stirling and settle into a private viewing space to watch the riders launch into the last day of racing. The Stirling Hotel hosts our lunch—perfectly positioned right on the start/finish line, with a multi-course meal with drinks as the peloton makes seven thrilling passes right before your eyes. Then move to a private space to witness the final sprint to the line. Will enjoy some wine tasting before we head back to the city for a memorable farewell dinner.

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Departure
Unfortunately, your trip to the Tour Down Under has come to an end.

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Dates and prices
Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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Jan 19 - 26 2026
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USD $4,495
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USD $850 |
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Hotels
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Adelaide Airport |
9:30 am |
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Peppers Waymouth Hotel |
9:00 am |
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Tour Down Under 2026
A definite bucket-list destination for every avid cyclist