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
Brown Magpie Wines
Brown Magpie Wines is a family owned winery and vineyard in Modewarre, which is situated in the Surf Coast hinterland of the Geelong wine region.
Soul Skin Beauty and Body Care
A Clinic committed to education and delivery outcomes for aesthetic and skin health.
Barwon Park
Barwon Park (1871) is a majestic 42 room blue-stone Italianate mansion built for prominent Western District squatter Thomas Austin and his wife Elizabeth.
Oishi-m
Oishi-m [Oy-shee-em] is an independent Australian children’s brand and retailer amplifying the stoke of childhood. Our Torquay Designed (and largely Melbourne made) childrenswear splashes amazing fabrics together to create funky unique garments, accommodating variances in children’s sizes by catering for both skinny mini's and chubba bubbas.
The Sands Torquay Golf Course
While staying at Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay, book in and enjoy a round of golf on the resorts very own championship course.
Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights
Step back in time and let Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights take you on an unforgettable experience.
Eat and Drink
Brown Magpie Wines
Brown Magpie Wines is a family owned winery and vineyard in Modewarre, which is situated in the Surf Coast hinterland of the Geelong wine region.
Kentys Bakery and Cafe
We bake our bread, savouries, pies and slices on site everyday.
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...
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...
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields is a ‘Pick Your Own’ Strawberry Farm situated on the Surf Coast Highway in Mount Duneed.
Accommodation in Torquay
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.
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 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.
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.
Roberta's Cottage
Built in 1910, Roberta's Cottage is a quaint little cottage with a country outlook. It is set on two and a quarter acres with an orchard and many gardens to...
What’s On
Around the region
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
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
Christmas at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
Celebrate the festive season with a visit to the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
16 Nov 2018
24 Dec 2018
Black Diamond Afterglow Night Trail Run
The Black Diamond Afterglow Night Trail Run is an entry level trail running event including 21 kilometre and 13 kilometre distances along the...
24 Nov 2018
06:00pm
24 Nov 2018
11:00pm
Australian Wave Kiteboarding Nationals
Kiteboarding Australia as part of the "Cabrinha National Wave Series" is excited to bring the Australian Wave Kiteboarding Nationals to Pt Danger, Torquay.
07 Dec 2018
11:00am
10 Dec 2018
07:00pm
Kite-Surfing World Championships
The final event of the 2018 professional Global Kitesports Association (GKA) Kite-Surf World Tour will be held at Point Danger in Torquay, Victoria...
12 Dec 2018
10:00am
16 Dec 2018
05:00pm
