Rod’s Guidebook
Cafes / Restaurants / Bars
We love to dine out and Torquay has some great places to choose from. These are our favourite places to eat or have a drink.
Squire's Loft
15 Bell StSteak | Ribs | Chicken | Prawns | Dinner
Live music | Waterfront location | Beer | Wine | Cocktails | Food Truck
13 locals recommend
Bomboras Beach Bar
48 The EsplanadeLive music | Waterfront location | Beer | Wine | Cocktails | Food Truck
Live music | Waterfront location | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Indoor & outdoor dining
102 locals recommend
Growlers
23 The EsplanadeLive music | Waterfront location | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Indoor & outdoor dining
Award winning craft beers | Pizza | Share food menu | Lunch | Dinner | Closed Tuesdays
90 locals recommend
Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell StAward winning craft beers | Pizza | Share food menu | Lunch | Dinner | Closed Tuesdays
Fresh local seafood | Waterfront location | Indoor & outdoor dining | Lunch | Dinner
109 locals recommend
Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeFresh local seafood | Waterfront location | Indoor & outdoor dining | Lunch | Dinner
Waterfront Location | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Indoor & outdoor dinning
39 locals recommend
Bomboras Torquay
37 The EsplanadeWaterfront Location | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Indoor & outdoor dinning
Vietnamese food | Bar | Waterfront location | Indoor & outdoor dining | Lunch on weekends | Dinner 7 days
40 locals recommend
Pholklore
38 The EsplanadeVietnamese food | Bar | Waterfront location | Indoor & outdoor dining | Lunch on weekends | Dinner 7 days
Classic pub food | Bar | Indoor & outdoor dining | Live entertainment | Lunch | Dinner
82 locals recommend
Torquay Hotel Motel
36 Bell StClassic pub food | Bar | Indoor & outdoor dining | Live entertainment | Lunch | Dinner
Frontbeach Taphouse & Restaurant
16 The Esplanade Waterfront location | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Il Matto
15 Bell StItalian food | Bar | Lunch | Dinner
Live music | Bar | House made pizzas | Cheeseboards | Indoor & outdoor dining
7 locals recommend
Mr Archer Wine Bar
222 Fischer StLive music | Bar | House made pizzas | Cheeseboards | Indoor & outdoor dining
Chocolate | Coffee | Cake | Ice-cream | Lunch
109 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
1200 Great Ocean RdChocolate | Coffee | Cake | Ice-cream | Lunch
Pick your own strawberries | Ice cream bar | Strawberry preserves | Honey
9 locals recommend
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields
Surf Coast HighwayPick your own strawberries | Ice cream bar | Strawberry preserves | Honey
Wineries
Visiting a winery on a Saturday or a Sunday afternoon is a great way to chill out for a while and these are few of our favourite spots.
Bellbrae Estate
520 Great Ocean RdLive music | Cellar door | Wine tasting | Cheeseboards
Brown Magpie Wines
125 Larcombes RdCellar door | Wine tasting
Wine | Craft beer | Cider | Lunch | Dinner | Thurs to Sun | 15 mins from Torquay | A day on the green venue |
28 locals recommend
Mt Duneed Estate
65 Pettavel RdWine | Craft beer | Cider | Lunch | Dinner | Thurs to Sun | 15 mins from Torquay | A day on the green venue |
Activities
At times we love to just relax but when we feel like being active or adventurous these are a few of our favourite things to do.
The Sands Torquay Golf Course
18 hole championship golf course
Located in Torquay | Surfing artefacts & memorabilia | Learn about the history of surfing
67 locals recommend
Australian National Surfing Museum
77 Beach RdLocated in Torquay | Surfing artefacts & memorabilia | Learn about the history of surfing
Located in Torquay & Anglesea | Hire | Lessons | Surfing | Kayaks | Stand up paddle boards
64 locals recommend
Go Ride A Wave Torquay
15 Bell StLocated in Torquay & Anglesea | Hire | Lessons | Surfing | Kayaks | Stand up paddle boards
Located in Airey's Inlet | 2 x mini golf courses | Virtual golf | Open Fri, Sat, Sun
11 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road Mini Golf
73 Great Ocean RdLocated in Airey's Inlet | 2 x mini golf courses | Virtual golf | Open Fri, Sat, Sun
Located on the Anglesea River | Paddle boats | Aqua bikes | Canoes
9 locals recommend
Anglesea Paddle Boats
105 Great Ocean RdLocated on the Anglesea River | Paddle boats | Aqua bikes | Canoes
Blazing Saddles
Lot 1 Bimbadeen DrLocated in Airey's Inlet | Bush rides | Beach rides | Pub rides
Located in Great Ocean Road Resort in Anglesea |Trampolines | Kiosk & Cafe
6 locals recommend
Jumpz Anglesea
105 Great Ocean RdLocated in Great Ocean Road Resort in Anglesea |Trampolines | Kiosk & Cafe
Located at Torquay Airport | Great Ocean Road flights | Aerobatic flights | Skydiving
19 locals recommend
Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights
325 Blackgate RdLocated at Torquay Airport | Great Ocean Road flights | Aerobatic flights | Skydiving
Located near Beach Forrest | Tree top walk | Zipline Tours
153 locals recommend
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
Located near Beach Forrest | Tree top walk | Zipline Tours
400m mountain bike track | All ages & skill levels | Picturesque & shady environment | Toilet | Shelter | Picnic area
12 locals recommend
Anglesea Bike Park
68 Camp Rd400m mountain bike track | All ages & skill levels | Picturesque & shady environment | Toilet | Shelter | Picnic area
Walk or Ride | Total 44kms | From Point Impossible to Fair Haven | 12 sections to chose from | Follows the Great Ocean Road | Lookouts | Wildlife | National & marine parks | Wildflowers
12 locals recommend
Surf Coast Walk
Surf Coast WalkWalk or Ride | Total 44kms | From Point Impossible to Fair Haven | 12 sections to chose from | Follows the Great Ocean Road | Lookouts | Wildlife | National & marine parks | Wildflowers
Beaches
We love our beaches and we choose the location depending on the activity we choose to do (e.g. surfing, swimming, walking, playing a game of cricket, etc). Hope this list helps.
Point Impossible Beach
425 The EsplanadeSurfing | Walking | Public toilets | Lookout | Unpatrolled
Walking | Swimming | Long flat beach | Lots of shallow areas | Lorne area | Public toilets | Unpatrolled
Torquay Front Beach
The EsplanadeWalking | Swimming | Long flat beach | Lots of shallow areas | Lorne area | Public toilets | Unpatrolled
5 mins walk from the apartment | Walking | Swimming | Drop toilet | Shower | Dog beach | Unpatrolled
34 locals recommend
Whites Beach
5 mins walk from the apartment | Walking | Swimming | Drop toilet | Shower | Dog beach | Unpatrolled
Surfing | Boogie boarding | Swimming | Walking | Public toilets & showers | Cafe | Lorne area | Patrolled
29 locals recommend
Torquay Surf Beach
Surfing | Boogie boarding | Swimming | Walking | Public toilets & showers | Cafe | Lorne area | Patrolled
Surfing | Walking | Swimming | Boat ramp | Outdoor cafe | Public toilets & showers | Unpatrolled
13 locals recommend
Fisherman's Beach
The EsplanadeSurfing | Walking | Swimming | Boat ramp | Outdoor cafe | Public toilets & showers | Unpatrolled
Surfing | Boogie boarding | Swimming | Walking | Public toilets & showers | Patrolled
34 locals recommend
Jan Juc Beach
Surfing | Boogie boarding | Swimming | Walking | Public toilets & showers | Patrolled
Bells Beach
Surfing | Unpatrolled