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
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.
Torquay Bowls Club
Located overlooking Fisherman's beach, the Torquay Bowls Club offers a wide range of activities and events.
Amitie Textiles and Cafe
Amitie Textiles and Cafe is a fabric lovers paradise and carries a huge range of inspiring fabrics suitable for patchwork, dressmaking and home decor projects
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.
Surfcoast Images
He specialises in large format panoramas produced as murals, and a range of contemporary photography.
His current passion is photography taken from the water.
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,...
Eat and Drink
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.
Torquay Bowls Club
Located overlooking Fisherman's beach, the Torquay Bowls Club offers a wide range of activities and events.
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.
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.
Kentys Bakery and Cafe
We bake our bread, savouries, pies and slices on site everyday.
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...
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.
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.
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 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.
Torquay Farmstay Studio Truck
Situated on a Biodynamic working farm with a wide diversity of animals, the tiny homes provide you with a holiday in a peaceful sanctuary away from the busyness of life.
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
Nightjar Festival
Step inside the wonderland that is the Nightjar Festival.
03 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019
Junior Chocolatier Classes - January 2019 School Holidays
Become a Junior Chocolatier in a 45 minute Junior Chocolatier Class at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
09 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2019
The Farmer's Place - Summer School Holiday Program
If you are looking for something which promotes environmental awareness and sustainable living for your kids this school holidays, this is for you.
14 Jan 2019
09:00am
25 Jan 2019
02:00pm
Australia Day Long Weekend at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Sweet celebrations are in store when the Chocolaterie's European Chocolatiers turn their hands to classic Australian desserts over the Australia Day Long Weekend.
26 Jan 2019
28 Jan 2019
High Tea at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
Enjoy a refreshing drink on arrival, followed by a delightful selection of decadent petite delights at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie High Tea.
02 Feb 2019
03 Feb 2019
