1/17 Stage 1 | Brighton – Aldinga Beach (101.9km) Rolling
Stage 1 has potential for a sprint along the coast. Heatherdale Hill offers QOM points early on and the last 30km will sap legs and likely end in a bunch kick. Zanardi and Schweinberger will be among the favorites to win, coming up against Wollaston, Rachele Barbieri (Team Picnic PostNL), Ruby Roseman-Gannon (Liv AlUla Jayco) and Sara Fiorin (CERATIZIT-WNT Pro Cycling Team).

1/18 Stage 2 | Unley – Willunga Hill (115km) Uphill finish
So often the king and queenmaker at the Tour Down Under, Willunga Hill returns in 2025 and this time it’s a double ascent. The climb is 3.4km at 7.4% with 19 kilometers between ascents, and will be decisive. The grade suits climbers who can get up to speed quickly for that final push. 

1/19 Stage 3 | Stirling – Stirling (105.9km) Hilly
Edwards has good memories of the final day finish, having won in Sterling in 2020 to clinch the title. With almost 2,000 meters of vertical gain, the stage 3 finale is arguably the toughest of the race and will decide who takes home the 2025 Ochre jersey.