Your next Surf Coast Adventure, it's closer than you think!
The Surf Coast includes the main towns of Torquay, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet (believed to be one of the Great Ocean Road’s greatest secrets), and Lorne. It has a strong Koori (Aboriginal) background with the Wathaurong People living there for around 40,000 years up till 170 years ago when the area became inundated with white settlers. Lorne is the final stop along the Surf Coast and one of the more well-known and well-established coastal settlements within the Great Ocean Road region. Lorne accommodation is one of the more difficult to find during peak season.
There are 8 different waterfalls situated inland of the Surf Coast, particularly impressive in winter. It’s worth checking out the other inland towns which provide a range of natural beauty such as views to the sea from Winchelsea; a distinct rural feel from Freshwater Creek, or sweeping bushland from Bambra.
Home to Rip Curl and Quiksilver, local sites of interest along the Surf Coast include the Surf World Museum in Torquay, and of course Bells Beach, (between Torquay and Anglesea) famous for its surf and surfing competitions.
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Rip Curl Pro Surf & Music Festival 2010
City to Surf in minutes
The Surf Coast offers Australia’s best surf beaches, bustling resort towns, stunning scenery, bush and beach walks, lush rainforests and spectacular waterfalls.
Just over 70 minutes from Melbourne and only 20 minutes from Geelong, the Great Ocean Road starts, officially from Torquay and winds along the Surf Coast to Lorne and beyond.
Scenic Surf Coast
As you head down the Surf Coast Highway Torquay beckons, your first scenic coast experience.
Travelling past Jan Juc, Bells Beach and Point Addis - Anglesea awaits you. From here the ocean is constantly in view travelling on the Great Ocean Road past Point Roadknight to Aireys Inlet , Fairhaven, Eastern View and Lorne.
Country Delights
There are many country delights to experience in the Surf Coast hinterland. Head inland to experience the beautiful waterfalls around the Surf Coast.
Inland towns such as Winchelsea offer sweeping rural views to the coastline; Freshwater Creek, Modewarre, Wurdiboluc and Wensleydale offer idyllic rural settings; Bambra, Deansmarsh and Pennyroyal offer rich bush settings and some fresh local fare.