What to do and see in Torquay, Victoria: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

August 11, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in Torquay, Australia including Great Ocean Road Surf Tours, Torquay Surfing Academy, Go Ride A Wave Torquay, Great Ocean Road Paragliding, Bells Beach, The Great Ocean Road, Australian National Surfing Museum, Torquay Visitor Information Centre, Torquay Foreshore Play Park, Torquay Front Beach.
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1. Great Ocean Road Surf Tours

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5.0 based on 308 reviews

Great Ocean Road Surf Tours

Winners of the Telstra Australian Business Awards 2013 and voted Best Adventure Tourism Business by RACV Victorian Tourism Awards 2012. Our multi-award winning, eco-certified surf tours and lessons will let you experience one of Australia's favourite cultures amongst crowd free scenic beaches in small friendly groups. You can learn to surf on one of the Worlds most famous stretches of coastline, the Great Ocean Road. We offer everything from 2 hour lessons around Torquay, Ocean Grove and Anglesea areas as well as further down the Great Ocean Road. Our 1 - 10 day learn to surf tours also including FREE transport from Melbourne. For our full day surf tours lunch and afternoon refreshments are included. Our multiple day tours also include breakfast and accommodation so all you need to worry about is your new obsession for surfing!

2. Torquay Surfing Academy

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5.0 based on 234 reviews

Torquay Surfing Academy

Torquay Surfing Academy. We offer surfing lessons for all ages and abilities! Lessons held around Torquay and the Surf Coast daily. Surfboard hire also available, as well as body boards, wetsuits, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards and bikes. Contact us today!

3. Go Ride A Wave Torquay

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5.0 based on 257 reviews

Go Ride A Wave Torquay

Go Ride A Wave Torquay is the most well known location of Australia's favourite surf school who provide 2 hour surfing lessons for beginners every day from $65 for kids under 18 and $75 for adults. We also provide surfboards bodyboards and wetsuits for hire and have all the equipment you need for the beach available for sale from our shop which is the closest shop to the Torquay beach.

4. Great Ocean Road Paragliding

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5.0 based on 114 reviews

Great Ocean Road Paragliding

Just a few steps is all it takes and you will glide with one of our highly experienced tandem pilots over the iconic Great Ocean Road. Experiencing this stunning part of Australia from the open air is truly a remarkable experience and something that you will remember for years to come! ​​ No prior knowledge is necessary and people of almost all ages and abilities are able to fly. ​ We are located approximately 1 hours drive from Melbourne, and 20 minutes from Geelong and Avalon Airport. We offer a range of individual and group tandem flights at the best sites along the Great Ocean Road.

5. Bells Beach

86 km (53 mi) SW of Melbourne; 25 km (16 mi) S of Geelong; 5 km (3 mi) SW of Torquay, Torquay, Victoria 3228 Australia
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4.5 based on 517 reviews

Bells Beach

Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia

Bells Beach is a surf beach, best known for the annual Bells Beach Surf Classic. It's not really a paddling beach, it's more for surfers, who love Bells. The beach can be treacherous, don't take risks in the water unless you are a strong swimmer. Bells isn't all that great to look at, it's the surf that makes it famous.

6. The Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road, Torquay, Victoria 3231 Australia +61 401 788 278 http://www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au
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4.5 based on 7,902 reviews

The Great Ocean Road

Reviewed By andyhum - Mountain Creek, Australia

An amazing drive along this coastline with so many viewing points and lovely little towns to stop in and enjoy local produce.

7. Australian National Surfing Museum

77 Beach Rd, Torquay, Victoria 3228 Australia +61 3 5261 4606 [email protected] http://www.australiannationalsurfingmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Australian National Surfing Museum

Reviewed By RobSwindon69 - Crewkerne, United Kingdom

Fascinating to find about the history of Aussie surfing with some supercool 70s photography, loads of surfboards and interesting exhibits. Could easily have spent a couple of hours (but had a stroppy teenage daughter waiting in the car!) The staff were really nice and helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable visit - highly recommended!

8. Torquay Visitor Information Centre

77 Beach Rd, Torquay, Victoria 3228 Australia +61 3 5261 4219 http://www.torquayvictoria.com.au/torquay-visitor-information-centre/
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Torquay Visitor Information Centre

Reviewed By dianneo831 - Torquay, Australia

The Torquay Information Centre is a great place to get some information about the local area and attractions. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. There are lots of locally made souvenirs, such as candles, tshirts etc on sale. A highlight is the Local artist Showcase window. Every six weeks a new artist is showcased with work for sale. Support the local artists if you are looking for a unique gift.

9. Torquay Foreshore Play Park

The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria Australia
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Torquay Foreshore Play Park

Reviewed By DrGreyhound - City of Greater Geelong, Australia

Plenty of space, fun wooden structure to play chases or hide and seek. Lots of variety for young and old. Common strategy of parents is to bring along a picnic or lazy fish & chips then watch their children having fun from the provided tables and benches. Outdoor joy for all.

10. Torquay Front Beach

The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria Australia
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Torquay Front Beach

Reviewed By Synergydining - Melbourne, Australia

What a beautiful beach - at sunrise, sunset or any time in between. It is clean, staffed by life-savers so you know where to safely swim in the gorgeous surf, and play beach cricket at low tide!

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