SURFING CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA
Torquay has it all!. A Relaxing Interlude Or An Adrenaline Pumping Adventure!
Seek the ultimate ride on world famous waves, lace up your boots for the Surf Coast Walk or stroll barefoot along sweeping beaches as the sand drifts in the sea breeze. Throw in a line, build castles in the sand, dine with the locals and drink their brew. Begin the journey on the spectacular Great Ocean Road… where coast and hinterland meet in a chorus of oohs and ahhs.
Home to world famous Bells Beach and the birth place of iconic surf brands, Torquay is the surfing capital of Australia.
Located 95km south west of Melbourne, it is the official start of the Great Ocean Road.
SHOPPING TORQUAY
Torquay is a vibrant seaside resort town on the Great Ocean Road, attracting thousands for its modern lifestyle, great beaches and surf culture. Shopping is a dream at Torquay, home to many surf clothing & surf equipment stores including Rip Curl & Quiksilver You will also find a blend of cafés and convenient takeaway outlets, ice creameries, hotels and restaurants. You can even learn to surf at one of our surfing schools. Boutiques and galleries are dotted around Torquay, there is something for everyone.
Immerse yourself in the Aussie surf culture, with the biggest surf brands retailing in the Surf City shopping precinct, or visit some of the oldest surf clubs in Victoria, or get your toes wet and learn to surf. If you’re visiting during Easter, you will see the world’s best surfers compete at the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro - a world class event held in the birthplace of the global surf industry.
If you prefer to keep your toes dry, the Surf World Museum is a must-do, it’s a celebration of the Australian surfing culture and home to the National Surfing Hall of Fame. With epic pictures and hands-on displays there’s something to amaze every age.
LACE UP YOUR BOOTS..LET'S WALK!
If walking is your thing, lace up your boots and start planning your Surf Coast Walk.
Spend an hour, a day or longer exploring this spectacular coastal walk that showcases the heart of the coastal landscape.
Don’t forget, board shorts aren't just the dress code in Torquay, they were invented here!
What To See and Do
Surf Coast Walk
Offering natural beauty and easy access, the 44 kilometre Surf Coast Walk lets you relax and enjoy a world-class walking destination at your own pace.
SeaEarth Adventures
SeaEarth Adventures are based on Victoria's Surfcoast and Great Ocean Road. Formed from two operating companies that started in 1993 they have taught thousands of happy customers how to surf,...
Brown Magpie Wines
Located at Modewarre, in the hinterland of the Great Ocean Road, Brown Magpie Wines handcrafts some of Geelong’s most highly reputed cool climate wines.
Jashn
Jashn, a word with origins in India, means celebration. At Jashn you can savour a contemporary dining experience that does not compromise the traditional flavours that embody the festiveness of...
Ghanda Clothing
Ghanda Clothing was born in Torquay, a little store on the Surfcoast highway, in the Surf retail hub of Victoria Ghanda Clothing is a famous retail and online clothing store...
Point Danger Marine Sanctuary
Located in Torquay, one of Victoria's favourite seaside towns, Point Danger Marine Sanctuary is ideal for snorkelling and exploring the diverse marine life at low tide.
Eat and Drink
Brown Magpie Wines
Located at Modewarre, in the hinterland of the Great Ocean Road, Brown Magpie Wines handcrafts some of Geelong’s most highly reputed cool climate wines.
Jashn
Jashn, a word with origins in India, means celebration. At Jashn you can savour a contemporary dining experience that does not compromise the traditional flavours that embody the festiveness of...
The Minya Vineyard & Winery
The Minya Vineyard and Winery was established in 1974 by Jeff and Sue Dans. The name 'Minya' was chosen from the Aboriginal name meaning 'Place of Many Birds' to preserve...
Sweet Thyme Cafe
A sweet little cafe in Winchelsea, Victoria, Sweet Thyme Cafe serves excellent food with a smile.
Moriac General Store
Enjoy some country hospitality in the picturesque rural town of Moriac, just 15minutes from Geelong and on the way to the Otways and Surfcoast.
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
Set on 15 acres of landscaped grounds, just over an hour from Melbourne, twenty minutes from Geelong on the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Anglesea, visitors to the stunning...
Accommodation in Torquay
Torquay 1903 Period Cottages
Torquay 1903 Period Cottages are elegant and classically appointed, with a touch of old world charm. These one bedroom self-contained cottages offer modern day luxuries and optional breakfast provisions.
Serenity Torquay Sea View
Leave stress behind and indulge in a luxurious beachside getaway at one of Victoria's premier resort towns. Serenity Torquay: Sea View, Victoria ticks all the boxes.
Peppers The Sands Torquay
With 112 accommodation rooms, Peppers The Sands Torquay features spacious room layouts with private balconies, tasteful furnishings and flat-screen televisions. Suites offer separate lounge and dining spaces with premium facilities.
Torquay Holiday Park
Torquay Holiday Park is a family friendly caravan park set in a picturesque landscape of gardens and trees and located within walking distance to most beaches in the Torquay area.
Serenity Torquay Ocean View
Are you looking to leave stress behind and indulge in a luxurious beachside getaway at one of Victoria's premier resort towns? Serenity Torquay Ocean View, Victoria ticks all the boxes.
Beach Road
Beach Road is a single level, pet friendly home that features five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Beach Road is only 100 metres from the boat ramp and water sports activities...
What’s On
Around the region
Wipe Out!
Exclusive footage of some of the world’s most extreme waves spearheads the major Wipe Out exhibition at the Australian National Surfing Museum.
14 Mar 2018
04 Nov 2018
Chocolate Story Time Wednesdays at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Visit the Chocolaterie for Chocolate Story Time on Wednesday mornings from 9:45am to 10:30am during school terms. Children can enjoy exciting chocolate themed...
18 Apr 2018
27 Jun 2018
Rocky Road Festival at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
The classic Rocky Road treat will get a Chocolaterie makeover with 31 rocking flavours available at the Great Ocean Road’s sweetest destination throughout May.
01 May 2018
31 May 2018
Family High Tea at the Chocolaterie
Enjoy a fun family friendly high tea served at private tables in the Pod Cafe on Saturday 9 June and Sunday 10 June...
09 Jun 2018
26 Aug 2018
Giant Chocolate Lollipop Day at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Celebrate the Queen's Birthday Holiday at the Chocolaterie and make a your very own giant chocolate lollipop.
11 Jun 2018
09:00am
11 Jun 2018
05:00pm
Brownie Festival
Join the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery to celebrate their first ever Brownie Festival this June.
13 Jun 2018
24 Jun 2018
