07 Nov 08 Torquay Victoria

Torquay is Victoria’s surfing capital. You will find some of the best surf beaches in the world along with every surf brand you can think of At Surf City Plaza, on the Surfcoast Highway into Torquay. Two worldwide brands Rip Curl and Quiksilver were both started in Torquay by surfers.
Torquay is a fantastic place to getaway and if you have a family with teenagers, it would be very hard to believe you could make it through without stopping, staying and shopping.

Bells Beach, Torquay

Torquay is home to some of the world’s most famous beaches, Bell’s Beach (home to the Ripcurl Pro Easter Classic) and Jan Jac. The beaches found around Torquay are the reason this area is known as the Surf Coast and only 95 kilometres from Melbourne it is worth a trip for any visitor.

While you are there don’t miss some fantastic coastal walks you can take like Ironbark Track and The Jarosite Track.

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