Less than an hour away from Melbourne and the start of the Great Ocean Road, Torquay is Victoria’s favorite beachside town.

Torquay is home to Australia’s most famous surf beaches and the internationally renowned Bells Beach Surf Classic competition. This surfing pedigree extends to Torquay’s shopping centre, home to the national headquarters of Quicksilver, Ripcurl and Billabong.

Enjoy the 27km Surf Coast Walk which winds through coastal bush and across cliff-tops. Wine lovers’ inner sommeliers can be satisfied by the tastings and cellar door sales offered by local wineries.