Rebeccah's Surfcoast Guidebook
Food scene
The Kyn
41 The EsplanadeDelicious cocktails and modern contemporary eats.
Bob Sugar
17 The EsplanadeAmazing cocktail list and modern Asian influence menu.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon cocktails and good times. Large outdoor area perfect for an arvo session.
7 locals recommend
Doc Hughes
23 The EsplanadeBreakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon cocktails and good times. Large outdoor area perfect for an arvo session.
Vietnamese street food and yummy cocktails, try the Mei-Ling lychee martini and salt + vinegar okra and purple yam crisps.
40 locals recommend
Pholklore
38 The EsplanadeVietnamese street food and yummy cocktails, try the Mei-Ling lychee martini and salt + vinegar okra and purple yam crisps.
Your one stop shop for all things organic, eco friendly and healthy.
35 locals recommend
Surfcoast Wholefoods
41 Bristol RdYour one stop shop for all things organic, eco friendly and healthy.
Peach's Torquay is renowned for the finest selection of seasonal produce and specialty items from local growers, farmers and suppliers.
Along with their range of carefully selected fruit and vegetables, you'll discover specialty items including deli, pantry, dairy & take home meal options. They also offer a range of locally sourced wines and beers from boutique producers.
27 locals recommend
Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast HwyPeach's Torquay is renowned for the finest selection of seasonal produce and specialty items from local growers, farmers and suppliers.
Along with their range of carefully selected fruit and vegetables, you'll discover specialty items including deli, pantry, dairy & take home meal options. They also offer a range of locally sourced wines and beers from boutique producers.
A neighbourhood cafe serving loyal locals and visitors since 1998. Swell has become somewhat of an institution on the Surf Coast, whether you are after your morning coffee or a post surf bite to eat, you can’t go past Swell Cafe. Serving all day breakfast, mouthwatering lunches and an extensive drinks list we have something for everyone.
89 locals recommend
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueA neighbourhood cafe serving loyal locals and visitors since 1998. Swell has become somewhat of an institution on the Surf Coast, whether you are after your morning coffee or a post surf bite to eat, you can’t go past Swell Cafe. Serving all day breakfast, mouthwatering lunches and an extensive drinks list we have something for everyone.
Bellbrae Estate, the only vineyard on the stunning Great Ocean Road, is five minutes from the famous Bells Beach and the perfect place to begin your Surf Coast experience. Sample our fine wines and switch down a few gears to a relaxed Surf Coast pace.
28 locals recommend
Bellbrae Estate
520 Great Ocean RdBellbrae Estate, the only vineyard on the stunning Great Ocean Road, is five minutes from the famous Bells Beach and the perfect place to begin your Surf Coast experience. Sample our fine wines and switch down a few gears to a relaxed Surf Coast pace.
Bellbrae Harvest is situated in the rural landscape of the Surfcoast in the peaceful countryside of Bellbrae. It is a short drive inland from the Great Ocean Road and peacefully located between the towns of Torquay and Anglesea, and only a short drive from the beautiful Great Ocean Road coastline and the Otways.
7 locals recommend
Bellbrae Harvest
45 Portreath RdBellbrae Harvest is situated in the rural landscape of the Surfcoast in the peaceful countryside of Bellbrae. It is a short drive inland from the Great Ocean Road and peacefully located between the towns of Torquay and Anglesea, and only a short drive from the beautiful Great Ocean Road coastline and the Otways.
Day spa
RACV Torquay Resort
1 Great Ocean RdBeautiful day spa treatments, restaurant and gym.
Located in two luxurious locations in Torquay.
Day spa packages, massages and medispa Facials.
20 locals recommend
Saltair Day Spa
50 Ashmore RdLocated in two luxurious locations in Torquay.
Day spa packages, massages and medispa Facials.
Lux Spa & Wellness offers a sanctuary from the noise of the outside world and has been designed with your every need in mind.
It is located at the Great Ocean Road Resort surrounded by natural beauty in the heart of Anglesea. Be ready for a change of pace where you can spend time amongst pristine beaches and towering limestone cliffs. Take a deep breath and fill your senses with rejuvenating salt air and be assured of rest and relaxation.
Lux Spa & Wellness offers guests luxurious treatments and facilities including high performance facials with LED, relaxation massage, body wraps and muds, shirodhara, vichy shower, infrared sauna, kinesiology, reiki, shiatsu and yoga. Lux Spa also offers all-inclusive spa and wellness retreats.
Lux Spa & Wellness
105 Great Ocean RoadLux Spa & Wellness offers a sanctuary from the noise of the outside world and has been designed with your every need in mind.
It is located at the Great Ocean Road Resort surrounded by natural beauty in the heart of Anglesea. Be ready for a change of pace where you can spend time amongst pristine beaches and towering limestone cliffs. Take a deep breath and fill your senses with rejuvenating salt air and be assured of rest and relaxation.
Lux Spa & Wellness offers guests luxurious treatments and facilities including high performance facials with LED, relaxation massage, body wraps and muds, shirodhara, vichy shower, infrared sauna, kinesiology, reiki, shiatsu and yoga. Lux Spa also offers all-inclusive spa and wellness retreats.
Neighbourhoods
It is the most famous surfing beach in Australia. A world famous surfing destination, Bells Beach has been holding surfing competitions since 1961 and over more than half a century it has built a reputation as the location of the oldest surfing carnival in the world and an important place on the Victorian Heritage Register because it "comprises a high concentration of quality surfing spots from Southside to Steps Reef including Centreside, Bells (Rincon, The Bowl) and Winki Pop (Uppers and Lowers). Swells from the southern ocean slow and steepen over the reef strewn shallows to form consistent, rideable waves and the surrounding environment provides excellent viewing from a natural amphitheatre."
219 locals recommend
Bells Beach
It is the most famous surfing beach in Australia. A world famous surfing destination, Bells Beach has been holding surfing competitions since 1961 and over more than half a century it has built a reputation as the location of the oldest surfing carnival in the world and an important place on the Victorian Heritage Register because it "comprises a high concentration of quality surfing spots from Southside to Steps Reef including Centreside, Bells (Rincon, The Bowl) and Winki Pop (Uppers and Lowers). Swells from the southern ocean slow and steepen over the reef strewn shallows to form consistent, rideable waves and the surrounding environment provides excellent viewing from a natural amphitheatre."
Fitness
Power up or wind down with Boxing, Hot Pilates, Yoga and Reformer Pilates. Find your positive state of mind, one sweaty workout at a time.
Upstate Studios Torquay
2 Perkins PlPower up or wind down with Boxing, Hot Pilates, Yoga and Reformer Pilates. Find your positive state of mind, one sweaty workout at a time.
Set in a tranquil bush setting just outside Torquay on the Surfcoast, near the world famous Bells Beach. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, our specially designed yoga studio offers the perfect environment for the study and practice of Hatha Yoga.
10 locals recommend
Surfcoast Yoga
100 Addiscott Rd
Set in a tranquil bush setting just outside Torquay on the Surfcoast, near the world famous Bells Beach. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, our specially designed yoga studio offers the perfect environment for the study and practice of Hatha Yoga.
Surf Coast Pilates was born out of a desire to create a beautiful studio space, specialising in the Stott Pilates method, delivering profound body results while restoring the mind regardless of age, gender or fitness level.
Surf Coast Pilates
106B Surf Coast HighwaySurf Coast Pilates was born out of a desire to create a beautiful studio space, specialising in the Stott Pilates method, delivering profound body results while restoring the mind regardless of age, gender or fitness level.
Torquay learn to surf is run by Go Ride A Wave, Australia’s favourite surf school, established in 1987.
64 locals recommend
Go Ride A Wave Torquay
15 Bell StTorquay learn to surf is run by Go Ride A Wave, Australia’s favourite surf school, established in 1987.
‘Real Surfers Teaching Real Surfing’ an experienced team dedicated to providing an authentic surfing experience. Every coach employed by TSA is a local, knowledgeable water person and surfer themselves, allowing them to pass on their unique skills and know how to those only just beginning their surfing journey, setting us apart from the other surf schools in Torquay. The ocean can be a wild beast, but you can feel safe knowing that the TSA crew are incredibly well rehearsed in all types of surf conditions, and will have you up to your feet in no time! Whether you are just starting out, or are an experienced surfer looking for some tips, their qualified coaches will cater to you.
9 locals recommend
Torquay Surfing Academy
34A Bell St‘Real Surfers Teaching Real Surfing’ an experienced team dedicated to providing an authentic surfing experience. Every coach employed by TSA is a local, knowledgeable water person and surfer themselves, allowing them to pass on their unique skills and know how to those only just beginning their surfing journey, setting us apart from the other surf schools in Torquay. The ocean can be a wild beast, but you can feel safe knowing that the TSA crew are incredibly well rehearsed in all types of surf conditions, and will have you up to your feet in no time! Whether you are just starting out, or are an experienced surfer looking for some tips, their qualified coaches will cater to you.
F45 Training Torquay
222 Fischer Street