Markets & Shopping, Great Ocean Road and Region, Victoria, Australia

Forrest

Otway Harvest Trail

The unique combination of aspect, soils, climate and farming practices of the Otway hinterland produce distinctive and exceptional flavours in our produce that cannot be found anywhere else. The Otway Harvest Trail is a celebration of the seasons that bestow their rich bounty on a luscious part of Victoria. Spring is a time of plenty and promise. As the winter gives way to warm sunny days, see the bright patchwork of yellow canola fields appear, the farmers out mowing their grass and baling their hay and the spring lambs frolicking on a frosty morning. The first berries appear. Green shoots can be seen in the vineyards as the vines burst their buds and flowers and spring vegetables appear at farm gate stalls. New release wines can be found at cellar doors. Summer is all about being outdoors. All the berry farms have opened and their sweet juicy berries are ripe for the picking. The lush emerald green of the vineyards become more distinctive as the land around slowly turns a golden brown. People clamour for outdoor tables and chairs at cafés and restaurants to soak in the warm days, mild evenings and glorious pastel sunsets. Local wines and beers go so well with the seafood, vegetables and fruits in plentiful supply. Wine lovers are welcomed at cellar doors and their curiosity is rewarded with the discovery of new wines. Autumn is a time of harvest. The days become still and warm, and the crisp cool nights are perfect for sleeping. With the winter rains not far away, the wineries are busy harvesting their fruit and the vignerons hands become garnet red as they nurture the new wines through their ferment. It is also time to harvest the olives from their groves before the first frosts of winter arrive. Smell the fruity aroma of the extra virgin olive oil as it flows from the presses. The last of the berries are picked. Winter is a time for taking stock of the seasons passed and making ready for the farming year ahead. The farmers plough their fields and sow their winter crops. Vineyards, olive groves and orchards are pruned and readied for a new season. Fences are mended. The days shorten and become colder. Cattle turn their backs to the wind. Dams pent over the summer begin to refill. Root vegetables appear at the farm gate stands. It’s a time for reflection and for savouring the joys of recently harvested produce. Lengthy conversations occur over bottles of wine in front of toasty log fires. Eventually the tell tale signs of another Spring begin to appear.

Near Port Campbell

Otways Wine & Food Lovers Trail

This trail traverses some of the most fertile land in Victoria which grows some of the state’s best produce. Breakfast can be enjoyed anywhere between Apollo Bay and Lorne before turning left into the Otways hinterland. The Deans Marsh and Pennyroyal area is renowned for its berries, olives and wineries. Further North, Birregurra is the hub of Otway produce and the perfect lunch stop. Heading back towards the Great Ocean Road via Forrest, which has a boutique brewery and an atmospheric cafe. Continue South through towering rainforest to Apollo Bay. Brochures for the Otway Harvest Trail, which details the growers and producers in this hinterland region, are available at local visitor information centres.

Beech Forest

The Ridge Organic Food Store & Café

The Ridge Organic Food Store & Café takes a simple approach to life & food. They keep in touch with local organic farmers and when produce is at its finest their chefs create beautiful, rustic food enticing the natural flavours to sing. The breakfast, lunch and take-away menus change with the season and the produce available from local organic and biodynamic farmers. The Ridge Organic Food Store & Café make sensational chutneys, jams and gourmet goodies to help you prolong the taste of the Otways after you've reached home.

Torquay

Torquay Shopping

As birth place and headquarters for some of the biggest surf brands in Australia, Torquay is a destination for shopping. The main highway into town has shops and plazas, including the large Surf City Plaza, on either side of the road. Every name in surfwear and adventure sports apparel is featured in the precinct. Many of the brands also have factory outlets nearby. As a vibrant and modern seaside destination, Torquay has a number of other shopping precincts. Gilbert Street is considered the centre of town, with supermarkets, bakeries, post office and banks as well as specialty retail and eateries. Torquay Central is a plaza development housing some of Australia’s best known retailers alongside coffee shops and places to eat. Bell Street has a collection of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as the local pub. Some tour operators and learn to surf schools operate from offices in Bell Street.

Winchelsea

Winchelsea Larder

Winchelsea Larder - for a relaxing break or meal, regional food and wine, and local art. 100% carbon neutral Freetrade Organic coffee by Jasper, leaf tea including organic, homemade cakes, pastries, pies and sausage rolls, great-tasting menu with regional and seasonal ingredients, local beers and Geelong Wine Region wines. Browse the shelves stocked with a range of gourmet regional produce - scrumptious stuff!

Anglesea

Anglesea Shopping

There is a shopping strip in Anglesea with the regulation variety of specialty shops as well as supermarkets, food outlets and services. The Riverbank provides eateries & galleries with a river view, near the main beach are the surf schools and hire shops. There are also galleries featuring local art and several tour operators, activities and equipment hire shops in the vicinity.

Anglesea

Anglesea Beach Club

Beach Club is a Geelong based company and is owner operated. There are 16 stores around the Victorian coast, from Warrnambool to Sorrento. The newest additions, being Mornington and Barwon Heads. Stores are also situated in Brighton and Noosa (Queensland). Beach Club are proud to have built a customer base that enjoys quality, comfort and classic fashion. Beach Club is conscious of using natural fibres such as cotton and linens. Easy to wear and easy to care for garments. The look is relaxed but stylish. "Café style apparel". Beach Club is unique, as ranges are produced that are exclusive to them; and are proudly branded 'Beach Club'. These ranges vary from season to season but for winter includes cotton knitwear and a great selection of 'must have' items. Please go to the 'buy on line' selection on the website. Beach Club also carry specially selected products from labels such as JUMP - TOMMY HILFIGER - AERO - JAG - selected stores MESOP and many more, plus a wonderful selection of scarves and jewellery. The GIRL stores represent - ALL ABOUT EVE - JUST ADD SUGAR - BONDS and the fabulous LIVING DOLL. Have you seen the L.Bay menswear stores in Lorne, Noosa, and Queenscliff? Selected labels are also in Mornington Classics store? Beach Club carry labels that have appeal to all age groups. TOMMY HILFIGER - MOSSIMO - INDUSTRIE - JAG - COAST - BLAZER - FRESHJIVE - HENLEY to name a few.

Torquay

Bell Street Photographers Gallery

The Bell Street Gallery showcases a magnificent range of inspiring surf and landscape photography predominantly from the Great Ocean Road region of Victoria. The Gallery is an outlet for a select handful of Victorian professional photographers. Their collection of work exposes the raw and at times frightening beauty of this ancient coastline, encompassing international iconic locations such as the Twelve Apostles and Bells Beach. Located in Torquay, home of the annual Bells Beach pro surf contest and the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, the Bell Street Photographers Gallery features canvas and paper prints for sale and provides high-end archival quality printing and framing services. Prices start at $50 and all pieces are locally manufactured. See the Great Ocean Road through the eyes of local photographers. Open 7 days a week.

Torquay

Eponia Gifts

Gifts with animal themes. Eponia has a wonderful menagerie of unique gifts for all ages inspired by the animal kingdom. Including wildlife, Australian fauna and pets. Greeting cards, ornaments, toys, homewares, beautiful jewellery and prints. Browse fascinating handicrafts from all over the world, all with an animal theme. The retail store is located on the Surfcoast in Torquay, Victoria, Australia, 95 kilometres south west of Melbourne.

Skenes Creek

Goats of Gaia Soap Co.

Goats of Gaia Soap Co. is nestled in the Otway Rainforest, near Apollo Bay. Established as a dairy in 1900 Fernside Farm has gone back to its roots - offering goats milk soap and body care products from our stud herd of holistically raised Saanen milking goats. The all natural goats milk soap, indeed all the products, are handcrafted at the farm and the delightfully smelly Farm Shop is situated in the original farmhouse. Goats of Gaia Soap Co. offer a huge variety of soaps, skincare products, salves, balms and liniments, herbal and aromatherapy products. Coming soon for Season 2011/2012 Workshops for Groups - Make your own body care and herbal products under the guidance of qualified herbal practitioner and soap maker Bea Gardner Meet the Goats - Informative sessions about milking goats, with photo opportunities and a chance to interact with some of the herd. Keep up to date with Workshop information and Meet the Goats sessions by viewing the website. Online shopping is also available.

Near Gellibrand

IshShoes

IshShoes are handcrafted from soft leather with lightweight soles. This combination provides the comfort people require, for both casual and business footwear, while maintaining a high degree of durability. IshShoes are available in children's to adult sizes in a range of designs. The leather is not pre-stretched so that each shoe moulds itself to your particular foot. Each order receives personal attention to ensure a comfortable fit no matter how 'odd' the foot shape. The range of leather exceeds sixty different colours, which constantly change according to demand and supply. You can choose one colour, or many, according to design. IshShoes will endeavour to match leathers with your colour choice.

Lorne

Lorne Beach Club

Lorne Beach Club is proud to have built a customer base that enjoys quality, comfort and classic fashion. Lorne Beach Club is conscious of using natural fibres such as cotton and linens. Provides easy to wear and easy to care for garments. Lorne Beach Clubs look is relaxed but stylish, café style appeal. Beach Club is unique, as they produce ranges that are exclusive to them; they proudly brand these 'Beach Club'. These ranges vary from season to season but for winter they include cotton knitwear and a great selection of 'must have' items. Please go to the 'buy on line' selection in the web site. Beach Club also carry specially selected product from labels such as Jump, Tommy Hilfiger, Aero, Jag and selected stores Mesop and many more, plus a wonderful selection of scarves and jewellery.

Lorne

Lorne Girl

The Lorne Girl stores represent designers include All About Eve, Just Add Sugar, Bonds and the fabulous Living Doll. Check out the Lorne Bay menswear stores in Lorne, Noosa, and Queenscliff. Selected labels are also in the Mornington Classics store. Beach Club Clothing carry labels that have appeal to all age groups including Tommy Hilfiger, Mossimo, Industrie, Jag, Coast, Blazer, Freshjive and Henley to name a few. Here's a peak at what we're doing in Beach Club for winter 2012 - if you see anything you 'must have' (hopefully there are a few items that are 'just you') - you can now buy on line or pop in to see the friendly staff at your nearest store. You can also call.

Near Jan Juc

Moriac Store

Welcome to the Moriac Store on the Old Cape Otway Road, the smart way to the Otways and the surf coast. Moriac is the gateway from Geelong to Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay. Call in for wine, food or supplies for your weekend away or just on the way home.

Skenes Creek

Otway Herbs

Otway Herbs is a nursery with a difference, set in large terraced garden with magnificent views across the Otway valleys and out to the ocean. It is situated high in the hills behind Skenes Creek 12kms by road from Apollo Bay, 8kms off the Great Ocean Road, via Wild Dog and Busty Roads. The nursery has been open since 1982 and is well known for the huge variety of plants, with an emphasis on herbs but also growing fragrant plants, salvias, perennials, medicinal's, shrubs and trees, and indigenous natives. The plants are all propagated on site using biodynamic compost, using biodynamic methods in the garden for 20 years. The nursery and garden is open every day from 9am to 5pm, there is no entry fee but donations to maintain the garden are welcome. Also for sale is the gardens own dried packaged herb tea, oregano etc, massage oils and herbal body and face creams. Children are welcome to play in the large sand pit or explore the large garden with its many sculptures. Dogs are also allowed as long as they are well behaved and don't chase the many birds that live in the garden.

Near Colac

Pombo Mart

Antique, Gift Centre and Cafe located in the iconic, historic sheds on the Princes Highway between Camperdown and Colac have been renovated to provide 1,000 square metres of Antiques, Art, Collectibles, China, Memorabilia, Old Wares, Furniture, Records and much more representing 10 individual dealers. A delightful cafe provides refreshment for visitors taking a rest from aisles and aisles of rare treasures, antiques and collectibles. Enjoy hot soup, fresh cakes, slices, light lunches and quality coffee while taking a break from browsing or considering that special purchase. Pombo-Mart really has something for everybody, from young couples shopping for a special piece for a new home, for mums, dads, kids and plenty of nostalgia and antiques to impress the young at heart. Shops within shops; Sharlene Cottage offers a large range of home wares and gifts for all occasions reasonable prices.

Lorne

Surfcoast Optical Lorne

Nestled in the coastal village of Lorne, Surfcoast optical creates an idyllic location to discover the latest designer optical frames and sunglasses plus a genuine vintage retro eyewear collection labels featured include Prada, Versae, Vogue, Maui Jims and hand made Australian desings such as Jono Hennessy. Bulk Biled eye testing service is available by appointment. Surfcoast Optical also offer a mobile service through out the otways and the surfcoast with expert advice to help select prescription and fashion frames that perfectly reflect the personality and requirements of each client.

Torquay

Torquay Beach Club

Torquay Beach Club is a Geelong based company with 16 stores around the Victorian coast, from Warrnambool to Sorrento. Beach Club is proud to have built a customer base that enjoys quality, comfort & classic fashion. They are conscious of using natural fibres such as cotton & linens. Easy to wear & easy to care for garments. Torquay Beach Club's look is relaxed but stylish, café style appeal. Beach Club is unique, as they produce ranges that are exclusive to them; they proudly brand these 'Beach Club'. These ranges vary from season to season but for winter they include cotton knitwear and a great selection of 'must have' items. Please go to the 'buy on line' selection in the web site. Beach Club also carry specially selected product from labels such as Jump, Tommy Hilfiger, Aero, Jag and selected stores Mesop and many more, plus a wonderful selection of scarves and jewellery.

Torquay

Torquay Tackle & Sports

Located in Torquay on the Surfcoast, at the beginning of the Great Ocean Road, Torquay Tackle & Sports is your local provider of fishing tackle, bait, rods, reels, diving and boating equipment. With many places to go surf fishing, river fishing and boat fishing around the region the Surfcoast offers some diverse fishing. Come in and see the fantastic range of gear, and chat to one of the friendly staff about fishing in the region. Major brands are stocked such as: - Okuma - Rapala - Abu Garcia - Shogun Tackle - Mercury Marine - Land & Sea Sports - Gotcha Bait & Burley

Near Port Campbell

Umhauers Offroad and Camping World

Umhauer's has been a name synonymous with quality automotive service for over 80 years. From humble beginnings servicing motor vehicles, Umhauer's Offroad and Camping World now service a wide and growing industry of touring and camping accessories, as well as solar and power solutions, towing, van, Ute and 4WD accessories. Why trust your investment to anyone else. The one stop shop for all caravan, touring, camping and vehicle accessories - one trip, one stop. With everything under the one roof, life was never meant to be hard, it all Starts at Umhauer's. So relax, you deserve it. Fully equipped under cover workshop facility to accommodate the servicing and modifications to 4WD's, caravans, motor homes, and commercial vehicles of all makes and models. Services include caravan servicing and repairs, hand book motor vehicle servicing, pre and post trip inspections for caravan and motor vehicles and much more.

Aireys Inlet

Aireys Inlet Shopping

There are two small but distinct commercial centres in town - one in the north, including a general store, post office and a couple of food outlets. A slightly larger centre is located just east of Painkalac Creek, featuring fashion outlets and more eateries (fish and chips, cafes, ice creameries and more).

Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay Shopping

In a world where anonymous and sterile malls increasingly define the shopping experience, Apollo Bay is literally a breath of fresh air. Most retail outlets have distinct personality and style, and are right opposite the foreshore – shopping with a sea breeze and ocean views. There are several stores selling art, jewellery and homewares crafted by local artisans.

Colac

Colac Shopping

As the largest regional centre in the Otways district, Colac has a lively retail scene. Shops range the spectrum from small boutique giftwares, antiques and collectables through to major national brands and department stores. Most of the shopping areas are on the main street in town, Murray Street (Princes Highway).

Lorne

Lorne Shopping

Mountjoy Parade is the main strip in Lorne, and is a great place for shopping with a view – the street overlooks Loutit Bay. There are loads of specialty stores, fashion boutiques, giftware, souvenirs as well as the pharmacy, post office and other services.

Anglesea

Anglesea Fruitz

Anglesea Fruitz is a fruit, vegetable and gourmet food store on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. They pride themselves on stocking organic and bio-dynamic produce from the Geelong region such as Anglesea organic garlic, Geelong tomatoes, local honey and Otway preserves and jams. Selling variety of breads including Zeally Bay Sourdough and incredibly tasty gluten free bread from The Healthy Loaf. There is also a wide range of deli meats and cheeses including Istra Smallgoods, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter and a variety of cheeses from Meredith Dairy

Lorne

Beachouse Gifts

Beachouse Gifts has a wide range of gifts and homewares to choose from, they can cater for all your home and holiday requirements and much more. No matter what your budget they will be able to find a gift to suit that special occasion. Come in and view our range of brands from Scanpan, Chasseur, Baccarat, Alex Liddy, Avanti, Cuisinart, Papaya, Oneworld, Wild, Urban Rituelle, Abode Aroma, Burleigh Ware, Portmeirion and many more. Beachouse Gifts also have a great range of cards, bath and beach towels, candles and cushions. They offer Laybys facilities and gift register for your weddings or special occasions. All major credit cards are accepted and we can arrange to freight or send home that special purchase, no matter where you live.

Colac

Carl Karacsay Furniture

George, a master craftsman from Austria, instilled solid values in his sons. If it's not the absolute best you can do, then it's not good enough! Over the years, the values of craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality customer service has seen Carl Karacsay Furniture flourish in Colac and district. Drop in to the showroom in Colac and see a great range of my furniture in stock. If what you are after is not in stock place your order and Carl Karacsay Furniture will make it for you. While you're here you can have a look around the workshop. If you're after something unique - your own design - something you've seen - Carl Karacsay Furniture can make it.

Lorne

Deluxe

When in Lorne, look up Deluxe for top name brands in apparel on the Great Ocean Road. Deluxe has a range of high quality, luxury fashion items. Brands like: Marcs Sydney, Alannah Hill, Bettina Liano, Morrissey & Third Millennium, makes Deluxe the place to shop in our resort township of Lorne.

Lorne

Duetto Clothing

At the Melbourne end of Mountjoy Parade is the fabulous women's clothing shop, Duetto. A favourite among locals and holiday makers alike, Duetto stocks labels such as Philosophy Australia and Andiamo with sizing small to XXXL. The latest fashion and upmarket casual clothing to suit a broad range of range of ages, tastes and sizes. Duetto is definitely worth a stop.

Lorne

Flying Fishes

Flying Fishes is the perfect place to spoil yourself and others. Australian designed ceramics, jewellery,clothing and glass complimented by French costume jewellery, scarves and vintage clothing, Flying Fishes is a must visit shop in Lorne. One of the smallest shops in Lorne - in the old box office of the iconic Lorne Picture Theatre - Flying Fishes has been trading for almost 20 years. The main focus of the shop is Australian design in ceramics, jewellery,clothing and glass, but we also sell French costume jewellery and scarves and vintage clothing. Brands we stock include Nancybird, Lea Stein, Sophie Digard, Angus & Celeste, Richard Clements glass, Lazybones, Yoshi Jones, High Tea with Mrs Woo, Bjorg, and many many others.

Lorne

GAZ MAN

GAZ MAN is one of Australia's leading menswear retailers with 45 stores around Australia. In addition to our retail stores, we are strongly represented in Myer, David Jones and selected independent menswear stores. GAZ MAN is committed to supplying quality fashion at exceptional value. It has not strayed from its original successful strategy to consistently provide stylish basic and fashion items in the right assortments in classic colours. The brand has established itself across a wide demographic providing contemporary casual wear in styles and ranges full of fun and excitement, allowing men to dress with confident style, comfort and value. Each category seamlessly crosses from one to another, with matching belts, socks and ties also available.

Torquay

Ghanda Clothing

Ghanda was born in Torquay, it's home town. So they're very proud of their little store on the Surfcoast highway, in the Surf retail hub of Victoria. Ghanda clothing is a famous retail and online clothing store for surf and street style clothing and accessories. Torquay and Jan Juc are famous for their surf beaches. Including Bells beach, the Surfing capital of Australia. It's a great holiday destination or even just for a day trip when you need to escape the city.

Aireys Inlet

Great Escape Books

Great Escape Books' vision is to create a destination in Aireys that customers would love to come to. With this in mind all sections are now expanded, lovely leather couches installed and a great range of T2 teas and Genovese coffee is now available. The coffee table includes readers copies of books they love. They are happy for you to curl up on a couch with a coffee and enjoy these favourites. If you love it, you can grab the new edition off the shelf. The selection is changed each week, so please drop by to spend some time relaxing with a great book and check out what the Book store hopes will become a favourite destination for you and your family. They even have an extensive range of games and toys including Lego, to keep the kids happy.

Torquay

Lili Fine Jewellery

Lili Fine Jewellery was established 2003 with 21 years of industry experience. They are a small family owned business specialising in quality handmade custom designed pieces from diamond engagement rings, remakes, remodels to simple jewellery repairs. All your jewellery needs can be completed on-site and in-store by a qualified jeweller. Wendy is the jeweller and owner of Lili Fine Jewellery. She attended RMIT completing a gold and silver smithing diploma before completing a four year apprenticeship while working in the heart of the jewellery industry on Collins street in Melbourne. Wendy began her training as a seventeen year old and has worked at several places throughout Melbourne and along the Victorian coast working under, and with, a variety different characters with diverse styles has led Wendy to her own wide-ranging style that encompasses from the very classical to the very modern. Lili Fine Jewellery prides itself on working with clients to achieve something they are truly happy with. As a small company in a relatively small town they can devote the required time and effort to make sure your jewellery is exactly what you want and made to 'last a lifetime'.

Lorne

Lorne Beach Books

Lorne Beach Books has become an institution on the Surf Coast since opening in 1999. The owners have amassed 33 years of bookshop ownership first in South Yarra, now Lorne. The quirky and rebellious nature of the owners gives the bookshop a very distinct style, with much culture packed into a small space.

Lorne

Lorne Diva

Lorne Diva is a one-stop-shop-for-women offering stylish, comfortable clothing for sizes 10-24, swimwear, accessories and lingerie. Lorne Diva also offers a selection of homewares and linen; wedding accessories including bow ties, cufflinks, horseshoes and garters. Located conveniently on Mountjoy Parade the main street in Lorne, this is an unmissable store.

Lorne

Lorne Greens

Aaron and Karen took over Lorne Greens five years ago- an established Lorne institution for roughly thirty years. Situated in Lorne's "old precinct" by the Erskine River, Lorne Greens offers a large range of products in its rustic little store. Offering local and market fresh fruit and vegetable; local beef, lamb, pork and smallgoods; local and imported cheese, bread and wines; a delectable range of fresh and dried pasta and sauces. Including products from all over the world including a wide range of Asian ingredients and over fifty spice varieties. Anything grown locally will end up on Lorne Greens' shelves-beautiful artisan products. With a plentiful range of imported wares, you'll also find Asian, African and European products to help make your special dish. Everything from Asofoetida to Za'atar, Lorne Greens is worth a visit.

Lorne

Lorne Surf Shop

Lorne Surf Shop established in 1973, has served as an icon on the Surf coast as a Gateway to The Great Ocean Road. It remains as one of the original, independently owned Surf Shops still stocking the best range of surf clothing and surf hardware available. Owned by surfers, it remains true to the philosophy that Surfing is a Lifestyle. Live it. Love it. Surf it.

Lorne

Precious Creatures

Precious Creatures, a children's clothing and toy store, opened its doors in 2005. In the years that followed the store expanded to include a full range of kid's sizes housing brands such as Brightbots, Rhubarb, Oobi and Minymo. Precious Creatures also stocks children's swimwear, perfect for a dip in the ocean across the road. Toys and games are wonderful for the growing minds of children. Particular favourites of owners Caroline and Mark are Djeco, Manhatten Toy Company and Papo with its princes and princesses, dragons, fabulous creatures and castles. Precious Creatures also look after your treasured dogs and cats stocking a range of collars and leads, brushes, balls and some Kong accessories. Precious Creatures has a play area for children to use while parents shop.

Aireys Inlet

Sea Echo

Sea Echo is based on the south west coast of Victoria, Australia. Established by Tim Day in 1979 as a landscaping business, Sea Echo has evolved to combine the landscape design and construction business with the supply of unique garden sculpture sourced from around the world and available though Sea Echo Garden ware in Aireys Inlet. Sea Echo supplies architects, landscape designers, project managers and homeowners both locally and internationally with exclusive garden structures and materials. They arrange door-to-door delivery of all pieces, regardless of size, to anywhere in the world. For purchases in the Surfcoast region Sea Echo offers a delivery and positioning service. Sea Echo hand-pick and inspect each piece individually to ensure its quality. They design and build individual landscapes that are distinctly Australian in character while drawing on ideas and inspiration from gardens around the world. Sea Echo Landscapes employ fully qualified tradespeople for all aspects of their landscape construction. Please enquire for more information.

Lorne

Sharky's Lorne

Sharky's Lorne is now the biggest surf apparel and accessory retailer in Lorne. An exciting store of surfboards and skateboards, wetsuits, clothing, backpacks, watches and more. If you've left something behind or want the latest surf or skate gear, visit Sharky's. One of the main reasons people visit Lorne is to surf or to enjoy the surf culture. Sharky's Lorne is the hub of Lorne's surf life. Sharky's was established in 1989, named after one of Lorne's local legends. "Sharky", for those who don't know, was a brave Lorne local who swam between the Lorne Pier and foreshore each day risking his life as 'shark bait'. During summer, Sharky sat on the wall near the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club (a chair now commemorates his life) telling tales of the surf and sea.

Torquay

Strapper Surf

Strapper Surf Shop is based out of Torquay on the Surf coast in Victoria, Australia with Bells Beach and Winkipop surf breaks just down the road. Its roots stemming from the fledgling Torquay Surf Industry. Strapper Surf started making Surfboards in the 60's and still today has its surfboard factory at the back of the main Strapper Surf store in Torquay. Strapper Surf sells all major surf brands and products. In Torquay where Rip Curl, Quiksilver and Oakley Australia were started, in a town that is the centre of Corporate Surf, Strapper are the only Surf Shop making boards out the back, selling all the brands and products a surfer needs. Strapper Surf is "The Surfers Shop'. Strapper Surf shops are also located in neighbouring towns Ocean Grove and Geelong.

Apollo Bay

Surf-n-Fish

Whether you choose to go surfing, fishing, boating or scuba diving Surf-n-Fish is there to provide what you would need for that memorable holiday. Apollo Bay has fantastic beaches for all kinds of water activities, a large boat harbour and marina, bush walks, rivers, streams and many great fishing and scuba dive destinations. There are many great surf beaches in the Apollo Bay region, from Wye River, Kennett River, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, Marengo, Castle Cove and Johanna Beach. Surf-n-Fish stocks a range of surfing and beach activity gear available for hire. From the likes of Balin, Cape Byron Imports, Flick Corporation, Land and Sea Sports, not to mention wetsuits from Billabong, Peak, Quiksilver, Roxy, Rip Curl and World Body boards. Surf-n-Fish also stock surf boards, leashes and leggies, wax, booties, fins, surf mats and beach tents. Looking to go fly fishing for trout in one of the many local streams, or big game fishing for Mako shark or Southern Bluefin Tuna off the shores? Surf-n-Fish have got it all covered, stocking one of the widest ranges of fishing equipment and terminal tackle in the area! Surf-n-Fish also provides PADI Open Water, or beginner, scuba diving courses. These courses are built around PADI's eLearning system. PADI's eLearning online system allows you to do the practical part of the Open Water scuba course in just three days.

Lorne

Tastes Lifestyle

Getting away from the homewares mainstream Tastes Lifestyle works its magic, allowing you to absorb everything that is tactile, design oriented and fragrant. After baking goodies for shoppers in Kew, Melbourne; running a General Store on an island and then a cafe in Port Fairy, Sandy and David created a Lifestyle Store that has become a world of adventure. Tastes Lifestyle stocks Aden & Anais, Alquema, Armadillo, Axel Mano,Bemboka, Crashmats, Dlux, Envirosax, Essence, Hedgren travel goods, Helen Kaminski, Ici et La, Life with Bird, Lily & Lulu, Mud China, Mywalit, Papaya, Saison, Switch Sticks, Paris Mode, Zetta Florence and locally made furniture as well as antique pieces, locally made jewellery and much, much more.

Torquay

The Room Inside

In the heart of Torquay, by the sea, you'll find The Room Inside, an intimate boutique gift shop with a touch of romance. Owner Kerri Mellross takes great pride in sourcing unique pieces locally and from overseas, some with a French influence. There are gifts for every occasion and for every person. From a variety of reasonably priced scented candles, body-care lines and soaps, to the sparkling delights of the Swarowski crystal jewellery collection, treat yourself or someone special to a thoughtful gift from The Room Inside.

Winchelsea

The Vault - Hastings Ostrich Farms & Crown Exotic Leather

The Vault has a large range of Australian goods and stylish quality products. It is situated in the former Winchelsea National Australia Bank where a large bank vault is still used to house its exotic leather goods. Selling a wide range of high quality leather goods made from ostrich, crocodile, barramundi, kangaroo and emu leather, including bags, corporate items, wallets and belts. Ostrich goods include ostrich dusters of all descriptions, boas, feather handbags, plumes and ostrich egg shells. An extensive range of emu products is also stocked including pureemu oil, massage oils, lip balms and capsules. Come and learn about the benefits of emu oil products. See a selection of Australian specialty products including cards by regional artists, Australian linen, sheep skin ugg boots, glasses, platters, cups, hats, souvenirs and children's books. Hastings Ostrich Farms stud farm manages over 3000 birds of various ages and supplies other farms with stock both within Australia and internationally. Breeds include African Black, Australian Black, Zimbabwe Blue and Kenyan Red neck ostrich. The farm produce includes luxury ostrich leather goods, leather, and premium quality meat and feather goods sold at the Vault.

Torquay

Tigerfish Torquay

Tigerfish Torquay is what happens when a designer, who surfs, decides to open an art gallery. Tigerfish Torquay has an interesting little gallery and surf shop. Art is the key ingredient at Tigerfish and what sets it apart from every other surf shop. It is for those who like quality, original, limited-edition, carefully designed or handmade items that are worth a second look. Featuring works of art, surf boards, clothing, silver work, surf movies and other cool stuff. Tigerfish is hard to define. Take a look. Get inspired.

Torquay

Tiny Trinkets

Tiny Trinkets specialises in hand made jewellery, Aussie souvenirs, sun catchers, lead lighting as well as other gift ware and novelty items crafted in their studio. To create your own designs, Tiny Trinkets stocks Crystals, Beads, Pewter and 18k Gold Plated Pewter, Pearls, Gemstones, Findings & Other Accessories Tiny Trinkets has 3000 products available to view online via their website. Special Requests are Welcome!

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Torquay Books

Torquay Books, in just six years, has become the destination bookshop on the Surf Coast. Owned and managed by Rosemary Featherston, the bookshop offers a comprehensive range of titles and the best personal customer service. Torquay Books are proudly independent and take pride in their ability to meet your literary needs. With a background in teaching and school libraries, Rosemary has worked in the book industry for more than 20 years. Staff members are dedicated and knowledgeable and Torquay Books is proud to be a member of Leading Edge Booksellers. The extensive range includes general fiction and non-fiction, Australiana, biography, business, crime, cooking, gardening, history, travel and sport in particular surfing and much more. There is a dedicated children's section, backed up with a range of games and educational toys. In fact, Torquay Books are sure that somewhere on their shelves there is something to suit anyone. Their access to an army of distributors, including overseas connections, allows you to avoid the uncertainties of purchasing on-line. If the book you want is not already on the shelves, Torquay Books will try to get it for you as swiftly as possible. Torquay Books pride themselves on keeping up to date with the very latest releases. Whatever your taste in books, one of their experienced and friendly staff members will be able to make recommendations to suit your needs. As an independent business owned and operated by locals for locals, as well as for the many visitors to the Surf Coast, Torquay Books support local authors and stock their titles wherever possible. Torquay Books arrange book signings and events and its Literary Lunches are legendary. Torquay Books also supplies to primary and secondary schools in the region and can fill corporate needs as well.

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Torquay Central

Spanning in excess of 5,300 square metres and with 30 plus stores, Torquay Central is home to many of Australia's leading fashion brands including Just Jeans, Portmans, Witchery, Witchery Man, Jacqui E, Diana Ferrari, Cotton On, Dotti and many more. In addition to these leading fashion brands Torquay Central offers a unique mix of specialty and homewares stores including Smiggle, Florentine Eyewear, Celebrations Central, Matchbox, Adairs, Villa & Hut and Provincial Home Living. To complement the shopping experience, relax at Endota Spa, work out at Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, enjoy a glass of wine and read a book at Book Cellars (a licensed coffee lounge inside a specialty book shop) or grab a coffee and something to eat at The Coffee Club, Villa and Hut or Genki Japanese.

Anglesea

Trailhead Bike Co.

Do you live in Geelong, Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Torquay or the Surf Coast? Trailhead Bike Co. are not far away, and would love you to come in to see what they're about. Alternatively, this area is an adventure play ground for day trips and holidaying. Plan your visit, and don't forget to drop by, say hello, and ask for directions to the best trails. Trail Bike Co. aims to get you riding! Sometimes that just means the turn of a bolt and you're back on the trails. There are other exciting times when you need a service, new equipment or a new bike! They are here to help, and enjoy nothing more than a bike going out of the store running perfectly. Trailhead Bike Co. expert staff listen to your needs and suggest the most suitable bikes and equipment. We have a wide range of stock in our shop and can order in almost any other product for fast delivery and fitting.

Lorne

Wolf Whistle

Wolf Whistle, established in 2009 by Sister's Dimitria and Koni Mammos, is one of the most unique fashion stores on the West coast. Wolf Whistle offers quality Australian made and designed fashion, Jewellery, art and other interesting bits and pieces. Wolf Whistle supports local industry and takes pride in their choice of labels. For classic, individual, timeless pieces, pop into Wolf Whistle Boutique.

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