Stuart’s Surf Coast Guidebook
Sightseeing
World-famous Bell's Beach is just 15 minutes away. Visit this iconic natural amphitheatre, home of the Bells Easter Classic surfing competition. Watch local surfers shredding the big gnarly waves.
219 locals recommend
Bells Beach
World-famous Bell's Beach is just 15 minutes away. Visit this iconic natural amphitheatre, home of the Bells Easter Classic surfing competition. Watch local surfers shredding the big gnarly waves.
Just five minutes down the Anglesea Road, from Bells Beach, picturesque Point Addis - do the Koori Cultural walk, with magnificent views from the high cliff. Or go for a wild untouched beach walk (Park at the main car park on the end of the point and go down to the beach on the right - walk the pristine beach all the way up to Crayfish Point (45 min return)
6 locals recommend
Point Addis carpark
Point Addis RoadJust five minutes down the Anglesea Road, from Bells Beach, picturesque Point Addis - do the Koori Cultural walk, with magnificent views from the high cliff. Or go for a wild untouched beach walk (Park at the main car park on the end of the point and go down to the beach on the right - walk the pristine beach all the way up to Crayfish Point (45 min return)
Just 20 minutes down the coast - Anglesea is one of the most picturesque towns on the Great Ocean Road.
16 locals recommend
Anglesey Beach
Just 20 minutes down the coast - Anglesea is one of the most picturesque towns on the Great Ocean Road.
Do a day trip all the way down the world-famous Great Ocean Road (which starts right here in Torquay).... all the way to the Twelve Apostles.
48 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean RoadDo a day trip all the way down the world-famous Great Ocean Road (which starts right here in Torquay).... all the way to the Twelve Apostles.
Stop at Lorne Point for fish and chips under the gum trees over-looking Lorne Point and watch the surfers. (35 min south along the picturesque Great Ocean Road)
91 locals recommend
Lorne
Stop at Lorne Point for fish and chips under the gum trees over-looking Lorne Point and watch the surfers. (35 min south along the picturesque Great Ocean Road)
City advice
Don't miss
Torquay Surf Museum
In the Surf City Plaza - find out all about the history of surfing in Torquay (The Capital of the Surf Coast).
Don't miss
Fisho's
Hipster Fish and Chips - with craft beer. Fresh gourmet fish and chips.
Don't miss
Other good restaurants
Try Roku Den or Bob Sugar for excellent Asian fusion.
Kyn - for a special night out - gourmet Middle Eastern.
Pearl - for top quality Italian - intimate atmosphere.
Customs and culture
Breakfast by the water.
Bomborra's or The Pond - on the Esplanade.