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Torquay

Torquay is Victoria's surfing capital, and a major holiday resort town, where the beach-based culture is at its strongest.

Some of the biggest names in surfwear and accessories are headquartered here, with huge retail outlets at Surf City Plaza selling everything imaginable connected with the genre. The Surfworld Museum captures the spirit of the popular pursuit in words, pictures and hands-on displays.

Torquay has the best of both worlds with its beaches - protected family beaches, plus the action of the surging surf. Nearby Jan Juc is a little 'wilder'. Bells Beach is next stop on the coast where the big swells are definitely for experienced surfers. Just a short drive away, Point Addis provides breathtaking views out to sea and back to the gently arching bay from high up on the point. All around here the dense bush and towering yellow cliffs contrast with the ocean's wide blue expanse right through to Anglesea and beyond.

In the Directory

Photos

: Skydiving - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

: Getting ready - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

: Surfers - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

Underwater Recommendations

There are so many dive sites to choose from that there will always be a few that suit the current weather conditions. Explore the wrecks of the J-Class submarines. Interact with Australian Fur Seals. The seals are very comfortable around divers and will come up close to check you out. This area also offers wonderful shallow water dives, teeming with life. Have a look at the small things and find sea stars, zoanthids, nudibranchs, crustaceans and sea spiders.

Getting There

Torquay is located 95km south west of Melbourne. Travel by car via the Geelong-Surf Coast Highway.
Daily rail services are available from Melbourne to Geelong. Local bus services are available from Geelong.