GET READY FOR RALLY: The Hillside Guide For Adelaide Rally Spectators
The 2025 Adelaide Rally is officially the biggest closed-road tarmac motoring event in the world. Mille Miglia? Tame in comparison. Targa? Not on our level. Adelaide is truly punching above its weight with this year’s iteration of the globally renowned Rally, meaning there’s a ridiculous amount of things to see and do across the course of the three day event. Don’t fret though; the Hillside Auto team is here to help plan out your weekend. This thoughtfully curated itinerary provides Adelaide Rally spectators a stress-free guide on where to watch, what to look out for and suggestions on how to fit in non-motorsport related activities into your schedule.
Day One, Friday 21st of November
Day One of the 2025 Adelaide Rally kicks off with a bang, taking to the foothills just minutes away from the Adelaide CBD before winding deep through the Adelaide Hills. The first day of action invites spectators to the infamous Stafford Hillclimb stage for a dedicated Spectator Stage, with facilities and viewing areas available at the Fox Creek/Coldstore/Croft Road intersection. Watch the Rally field get hard on the brakes as they swing left and up the hill, while enjoying the picnic-like atmosphere of Day One’s dedicated Spectator Stage. Afterwards, make the short drive to one of the great wineries in the close vicinity, such as Anderson Hill or Pike & Joyce and soak up the Spring sun. To view location, click here.
Day Two, Saturday 22nd of November
The Adelaide Rally continues into the weekend with an action-packed Day Two. For entrants and spectators alike, Saturday is sure to bring plenty of adrenaline with multiple opportunities to get amongst the rally field. Start your day off by making your way to the historic town of Bridgewater for the family lunch stop, with the first car arriving just after 11am. Get up close and personal with the entire Rally field as they filter through the lunch stop on Bridgewater Oval, before grabbing a bite to eat at the nearby Bridgewater Inn across the road. To view location, click here. Afterwards, make your way to Stirling and prepare yourself for the Wairoa stage - a kilometre of orchestral noise as the Rally field sprint from Aldgate to Stirling. With the first car expected just before 3pm, get comfy under the pine trees as the afternoon sets in and hundreds of cars make their way through the scenic section. To view location, click here. Then, depart the Hills and cruise down to the Gouger Street for the world-renowned Gouger Street Party. Indulge in a festival atmosphere with live music, great food, and of course, a lineup of hundreds of exotic and rare cars to gawp at. First car expected at 4pm. To view location, click here.
Day Three, Sunday 23rd of November
Day Three of the Adelaide Rally extends into the wider communities of South Australia, with a focus on the picturesque township of Strathalbyn. Take an early morning drive through Stirling, Aldgate and Echunga to make your way to the regional town of Strathalbyn, before taking a stroll through the beautiful parks and historic streets. While the locality is regularly a peaceful place, the Adelaide Rally switches it up for a day, with two stages and a lunch stop occurring within the confines of the town centre. The field of cars will sprint in to town, completing the first loop of the street circuit at 10.40am, before they return to Strathalbyn for a Lunch stop half an hour later. This is another perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with the cars, enjoy local displays and vendors, and chat with entrants. At 1.30pm, the flag will wave once again, and the cars will complete another loop around the town stage before continuing on their way, signaling you to venture back down the hill. To view location, click here. Sunday of the Adelaide Rally ends with the North Adelaide Finale, in alignment with the opening of Eighty Eight O’Connell. The Adelaide Rally field in all its entirety will be lined up along O’Connell and Tynte Street, where entrants will collect their medals and winners their trophies. With a live DJ and a celebratory vibe, the North Adelaide Finale is the perfect way to finish off a weekend of rallying. To view location, click here.
