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
Sweet Thyme Cafe
A sweet little cafe in Winchelsea, Victoria, Sweet Thyme Cafe serves excellent food with a smile.
12 Apostles Flight Adventure from Torquay
12 Apostles Flight Adventures from Torquay provide you with a stunning view of whole of the Great Ocean Road plus the rugged and untouched coast from Apollo Bay all the...
Australian National Surfing Museum
The Australian National Surfing Museum Torquay celebrates the history of surfing in Australia. It tells the story of this countries rich beach culture and surfing heritage that has developed over...
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,...
One Spa, RACV Torquay Resort
Designed to rejuvenate, One Spa provides luxurious treatments that awaken, revive and promote balance within the body.
Surfcoast Kids
Surfcoast Kids is the place to shop for funky clothes and gorgeous gifts for beautiful bubs and cool kids.
Eat and Drink
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, ten minutes from Torquay on the Great Ocean Road between Torquay and Anglesea, visitors to the stunning...
Torquay Bowls Club
Located overlooking Fisherman's beach, the Torquay Bowls Club offers a wide range of activities and events for both tourists and local residents.
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...
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.
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.
Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay is a contemporary, premium resort destination nestled between the beach and the fairways of a championship golf course.
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.
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.
Twilight Glamping
Serving the Great Ocean Road and Victoria wide, Twilight Glamping offer a premium pop-up accommodation service for unique getaways, festivals, weddings and events.
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
Daily Tastings at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
Join a daily hosted tasting sessions where the knowledgeable team at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie guide you through a selection of 12 hand...
21 Jun 2018
30 Jun 2019
Junior Chocolatier Classes - September and October School Holidays
Become a Junior Chocolatier in a 45 minute Junior Chocolatier Class at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
26 Sep 2018
04 Oct 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...
10 Oct 2018
09:45am
19 Dec 2018
10:30am
Guided Surf Coast Walk
The Surf Coast Walk is a three day guided tour of over 40 kilometres of from Torquay to Aireys Inlet.
12 Oct 2018
14 Oct 2018
Strawberry Affair at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
Make a date to have a strawberry affair. Rendezvous over the most heavenly culinary combination – strawberries and chocolate.
17 Oct 2018
28 Oct 2018
