Christies Beach Original article by the City of Onkaparinga
great jazz, delicious food, sensational wines
Port Willunga beach
Friday 24 January, 6.30pm
Our state’s first longest silver service style dinner on the beach at an iconic South Australian location.
Book your tickets now for a magical summer evening of the finest regional food and wine, roving fire jugglers, light projections over the cliffs and caves, cool jazz sounds and glistening water lapping at your feet as you dine on the soft white sand of the stunning Port Willunga beach.
- Tickets just $59 per person (three courses)
- Glass of Leconfield Syn in a souvenir Love Velo wine glass
- Bar facilities available
- Dress code is cocktail, no shoes (shoe valet available)
- Special cycling guests & giant TV screen with Bupa Stage 4 race highlights
- Transfers available from McLaren Vale and Willunga ($10 per person return)
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE. Book them now!
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2014 Pure Blonde Stage 5 of the Santos Tour Down Under
McLaren Vale to Willunga Hill
Saturday 25 January
The Santos Tour Down Under peloton and cycling fans will once again descend upon the City of Onkaparinga for Stage 5 of the 2014 Santos Tour Down Under.
Record attendance numbers are again expected with thousands of people set to line the course to cheer on their cycling heroes and Stage 5 is more than just a cycling race, it’s a party – and you’re invited!
Travel the race route and let Stage 5 take you on a tour of our city’s stunning and diverse landscape.
The race will start at McLaren Vale, our famous wine region with world class vineyards, cellar doors and restaurants. The riders will then head south, only a short trip to our stunning coastline at Aldinga Beach which boasts clear gulf waters and one of our pristine beaches. As anticipation builds for the hill top finish, follow the peloton as it travels around the historic township of Willunga. Set with the natural beauty of old gum trees and rolling hills the challenge of Willunga Hill will then present as we witness what is expected to be another exciting battle for Stage 5 victory.
Free family events along the race route include:
McLaren Vale
The Park Party – 10am-3pm
Ellis Park
- free children’s activities
- live music performances
- Lions Club sausage sizzle
- live race coverage on a giant TV screen
Singing Gallery, 9am–3pm
- craft and culture art market and music
Piazza della Valle, 9am–12noon
- meet your maker scarecrow display competition
- food and drink stalls
Aldinga Beach
The Beach Party – 10.30am-3pm
Snapper Point
- children’s entertainment and activities
- food and drink stalls
- live music performances
Willunga
The Peloton Picnic – 10am-4pm
Old Courthouse Grounds
- children’s entertainment and activities
- food and drink stalls
- live music performances
- live race coverage on a giant TV screen
Jersey winners’ presentations will follow the race finish at the presentation podium near the finish line on Willunga Hill.
Traffic restrictions
Total road closures and parking restrictions will be in place during the race, including event set up and pack up. A traffic restriction schedule will soon be available.
SAPol will manage rolling road closures along the race route while the race is in progress. During the rolling road closures traffic will not be permitted on the road until the riders have passed. For full details of the race route visit www.tourdownunder.com.au
Willunga Hill restrictions
If visiting Willunga Hill please respect the sensitive flora areas, do not enter the Bush for Life sites (protected areas) and help us make the event smoke free.
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