There is only one way to think when you think of world-renown Torquay in Victoria: Surf City. Considered by experts as Australia 's surfing capital, and among the best surfing spots in the world, Torquay is surf Mecca for surfing enthusiasts coming in not only from other parts of Australia but from South Africa and the Hawaiian Islands as well.
Facing Bass Strait and a mere 21 kilometres from Geelong lies Torquay. Just 95 kilometres from Melbourne, it marks the official starting point of the Great Ocean Road scenic travel experience.
Toquay 's Beaches
If you head towards Bells Beach over the Easter holiday period, then you 'll discover world-class surfers carving up the waves as part of the Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition--one of
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A favorite spot for surfing holiday makers, you 'll easily see why some, if not most, of the biggest names in surfwear had their start in Torquay. Today, Surf City Plaza, the premier shopping precinct in Torquay, is the place to be for surf essentials, all major brands surfwear and eating enjoyment as well.
At Surf City Plaza, you 'll not only find world famous surf manufacturing products made by Rip Curl and Quiksilver, but you 'll no doubt also visit the Surf World Museum.
The Surf World Museum
"Awesome" is the one word interstate and international visitors use to describe the educational and cultural experience found in this Torquay museum. It is awesome indeed, but it 's also the world 's largest indoor facility dedicated to surf culture. Housing permanent displays and temporary exhibits as well, this museum simply celebrates surfing 's heart and soul and its many other facets.
There you 'll also find the Australian Surfing Hall Of Fame which explores the many achievements of famous Aussie surfers. While there, don 't neglect the exhilarating 3-D surfing movies shown seven days a week in state-of-the-art theatres. The Surf World Museum opens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.