Guidebook for Torquay
Drinks & Nightlife
Good value food, great atmosphere. Two outlets - one on the esplanade strip of rests and bars, the other a beach pop up that overlooks Fishos beach. Super sundowners and a good local crowd.
39 locals recommend
Bomboras Torquay
37 The EsplanadeGood value food, great atmosphere. Two outlets - one on the esplanade strip of rests and bars, the other a beach pop up that overlooks Fishos beach. Super sundowners and a good local crowd.
SEÑORS
17 The EsplanadeCool local crowd. Good cocktails, servers bar fronting the ocean
Growlers
23 The EsplanadeLocal pub style esplanade fave with live music some nights
Food Scene
Perfect pizza, friendly European staff make this place, Buzzy and bustling.
40 locals recommend
Il Matto
15 Bell StPerfect pizza, friendly European staff make this place, Buzzy and bustling.
The Stoop
1 Cliff StGreat burgers, cute outdoor area that is good for kids. Lovely staff
Roku Den
34 Bell StSuper sushi
Fabulous food and coffee. Brunch essential in Jan Juc
89 locals recommend
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueFabulous food and coffee. Brunch essential in Jan Juc
Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeFabulous fish'n'chips
Ice cream - say no more...
Good for sugar rush, hi octane ice cream fun.
109 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
1200 Great Ocean RdIce cream - say no more...
Good for sugar rush, hi octane ice cream fun.
Essentials
Good whole food, organic deli and grocers. Good produce, deli faves, pricey but quality produce. Fresh flowers, Freshwater Creek cakes, dips and small wine selection.
27 locals recommend
Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast HwyGood whole food, organic deli and grocers. Good produce, deli faves, pricey but quality produce. Fresh flowers, Freshwater Creek cakes, dips and small wine selection.
Good whole food and natural remedy selection and the best coffee in town... I think.
35 locals recommend
Surfcoast Wholefoods
41 Bristol RdGood whole food and natural remedy selection and the best coffee in town... I think.
Torquay Dry Cleaning & Laundrette Centre
35 Geelong RdSightseeing
Torquay is the start of this iconic road trip. Must do drive of Australia. Beach beauty and iconic eye candy
Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean RoadTorquay is the start of this iconic road trip. Must do drive of Australia. Beach beauty and iconic eye candy
Looping the loop along the Great Ocean Road. Those magnificent men in their flying machine... . day/hour trips available
19 locals recommend
Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights
325 Blackgate RdLooping the loop along the Great Ocean Road. Those magnificent men in their flying machine... . day/hour trips available
Bells Beach
Iconic surf spot
Jan Juc Beach
Great walking, rock pools and cliff caves
Anglesea Golf Club - Bistro
45 Golf Links RdKangaroo tours....oh, and golf too
Hurst Road Carpark, Mountain bike Trail Head
Great mountain bike trail
Parks & Nature
Beautiful and kid-friendly beach. Make sure you take the direct route (marked) or you'll end up on the naturist beach. Optional.
75 locals recommend
Point Addis Marine National Park
Beautiful and kid-friendly beach. Make sure you take the direct route (marked) or you'll end up on the naturist beach. Optional.
Great day trip. Melbourne meets the sea, chi chi beach resort. Great pub/hotel and beautiful Loutit Bay
91 locals recommend
Lorne
Great day trip. Melbourne meets the sea, chi chi beach resort. Great pub/hotel and beautiful Loutit Bay
Torquay Surf Beach
Arts & Culture
Australian National Surfing Museum
77 Beach RdGeelong Gallery
55 Little Malop StShopping
Surf Coast Shire
All the main names in surf culture
Once a month local produce and craft
Jan 20th
Feb 17th
March 17
April 21
7 locals recommend
Torquay Cowrie Market
The EsplanadeOnce a month local produce and craft
Jan 20th
Feb 17th
March 17
April 21