Larissa's guidebook to Torquay
For a few beers/wines...
A pop-up bar overlooking the beach in summer. Often has live music in the afternoons.
Nice, laidback spot for a few casual drinks. Also have food like pizza etc.
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Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell StNice, laidback spot for a few casual drinks. Also have food like pizza etc.
Bomboras Beach Bar
48 The EsplanadeAn absolute ripper of a little brewery. There's also a very professional open mic night on the third Thursday of each month (Surfcoast Open Mic).
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Bells Beach Brewing
22 Baines CresAn absolute ripper of a little brewery. There's also a very professional open mic night on the third Thursday of each month (Surfcoast Open Mic).
Surf lessons
If you're a beginner surfer, this is a great spot to line up a surfing lesson.
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Go Ride A Wave Torquay
15 Bell StIf you're a beginner surfer, this is a great spot to line up a surfing lesson.
Torquay Surfing Academy
34A Bell StGood spot if you need to hire a surfboard or wetsuit.
Sightseeing
Bells Beach is world famous in surfing circles, and is home to the Rip Curl Pro at Easter time. It's a great spot to watch surfers in action from the lookout - or if you're an experienced surfer, to get out there yourself. Also a great walk around the clifftops to Point Addis - or back this way towards Jan Juc if you're feeling energetic.
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Bells Beach
Bells Beach is world famous in surfing circles, and is home to the Rip Curl Pro at Easter time. It's a great spot to watch surfers in action from the lookout - or if you're an experienced surfer, to get out there yourself. Also a great walk around the clifftops to Point Addis - or back this way towards Jan Juc if you're feeling energetic.
My favourite lookout. You could always get some fish'n'chips from the nearby shops at Jan Juc and eat them here at sunset.
Bird Rock Bed & Breakfast
33 Ocean BlvdMy favourite lookout. You could always get some fish'n'chips from the nearby shops at Jan Juc and eat them here at sunset.
Surfing
The point is a good spot for beginner/intermediate surfers as it's a bit more protected than some of the other beaches. Also a great spot to just kick back and enjoy a sunny day or a swim.
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Torquay Surf Beach
The point is a good spot for beginner/intermediate surfers as it's a bit more protected than some of the other beaches. Also a great spot to just kick back and enjoy a sunny day or a swim.
Interesting glimpse into the history of surfing in Torquay.
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Australian National Surfing Museum
77 Beach RdInteresting glimpse into the history of surfing in Torquay.
Scenic beach
Gorgeous beach. You can go for a stroll on the first beach on the left (or have a surf - the waves are usually mellow), or you can drive right up to the end car park on the point, and take the stairs down to the right for a more wild and woolly beach experience (my personal favourite).
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Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkGorgeous beach. You can go for a stroll on the first beach on the left (or have a surf - the waves are usually mellow), or you can drive right up to the end car park on the point, and take the stairs down to the right for a more wild and woolly beach experience (my personal favourite).
Supermarket
One of the closest supermarkets, for general grocery items.
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Woolworths Torquay
Walker StreetOne of the closest supermarkets, for general grocery items.
Coles Torquay
41 Bristol RdCoffee
I don't drink coffee, but I'm told it's excellent here!
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Mikro Coffee Roasters
57 Geelong RdI don't drink coffee, but I'm told it's excellent here!
Coffee made on the Surf Coast. Cute place to enjoy a cup - they sometimes have art shows/small markets too.
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Ocean Grind
2 Sawmills WayCoffee made on the Surf Coast. Cute place to enjoy a cup - they sometimes have art shows/small markets too.
Great place for coffee/breakfast/lunch. Some cool little gifts and trinkets for sale too.
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Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueGreat place for coffee/breakfast/lunch. Some cool little gifts and trinkets for sale too.