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.

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ALL THINGS SURFING

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.

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.

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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!

BELLS BEACH

An absolute heaven for surfers, located about five kilometres southwest of Torquay, Bells Beach comprises a high concentration of quality surfing spots from Winkipop on the outer to Southside and the famous Bowl. In winter big swells and cold off-shore winds display Bells at it’s best. Bells is also the home of the famous Rip Curl Pro.

Bells Beach is in Wadawurrung country. Bells Beach has been visited by the Wadawurrung people for thousands of years and their connection with the reserve continues to this day.

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What To See and Do

Dinny Goonan Wines

One of a handful of families pioneering grape and wine production in the Otway hinterland, Dinny Goonan Wines have won numerous awards since the first commercial release in 2001.

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 of Cape Otway all the...

Flight in a WW2 open cockpit over Torquay

View of Torquay from a Tiger Moth World flight

Tiger Moth World passenger ready for a flight from Torquay, Great Ocean Road

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Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights

Step back in time and let Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights take you on an unforgettable experience.

Kisaan Estate Winery - Barrel with Wine and Cheese

Kisaan Estate Winery

Kisaan Estate Winery is a family owned boutique winery in Connewarre, approximately three minutes drive from the seaside town of Barwon Heads.

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Easterly Living

Easterly invites you to immerse yourself in an indulgent and coastal lifestyle as you step inside your new home. Torquay’s very own Easterly furniture and interiors will inspire your way of living, one piece of furniture at a time.

Barwon Park

Feeling all too inadequate after entertaining the visiting Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, at their more modest single-storey homestead, prominent Western District squatter Thomas Austin and wife Elizabeth set to...

Eat & Drink

Dinny Goonan Wines

One of a handful of families pioneering grape and wine production in the Otway hinterland, Dinny Goonan Wines have won numerous awards since the first commercial release in 2001.

Kisaan Estate Winery

Kisaan Estate Winery is a family owned boutique winery in Connewarre, approximately three minutes drive from the seaside town of Barwon Heads.

The Farmer's Place

The Farmer's Place is a small working farm, cafe and market place located in Freshwater Creek.

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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...

Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

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...

Squires Loft

If you want to experience the best steak on the surf coast, visit Squires Loft. If you want the best steak and arguably the best service around, visit Squires Loft.

Accommodation in Torquay

Torquay 1903 - Spacious bathroom with spa.

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.

Torquay Holiday Park 3 Bedroom Holiday Unit

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.

OnTrack Health Retreat Victoria

OnTrack Health Retreat is a specialist health retreat in Victoria near Melbourne for people of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels who want to lose weight, drop fat, get...

RACV Torquay Resort

Perched within the backdrop of the Torquay and Jan Juc beaches, RACV Torquay Resort is set on an expansive golf course with spectacular ocean views and direct beach access.

Beauful self contained cottage in the Otways

Countrywide Cottages

Countrywide Cottages have a lot to thank their fabulous guests for as they have just been reviewed the second most popular self cater accommodation in Australia.