# Stage 5: McLaren Vale → Willunga Hill · Tour Down Under 2026

Saturday, January 17 (2026-01-17) · 138 km · Road Stage · Start 10:15 local

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The queen stage with two brutal ascents of Willunga Hill. The final 3km climb at 7.4% average will decide the overall. Expect fireworks on the steepest ramps.

## Key climbs

- **Willunga Hill (Lap 1)** — Cat 2, at km 120, 3.5 km long, avg 7.4%, 259 m gain
- **Willunga Hill (Final)** — Cat 2, at km 135, 3.5 km long, avg 7.4%, 259 m gain

Total elevation gain: 453 m · Max elevation: 325 m


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Data by Parcours (https://parcours.sh) — elevation profiles, key climbs and watch windows for the 2026 WorldTour season.