Torquay is known as the start of the Great Ocean Road and Victoria’s surf and beach lifestyle capital. Many world-famous surf companies, including Rip Curl and Quiksilver, are headquartered in Torquay. Surf Coast Plaza, a shopping and dining complex, also houses the Surf World Museum. Every Easter, crowds flock to Bells Beach, Torquay’s most famous beach, to watch the world’s best surfers compete in the Rip Curl Pro, the world’s longest-running surf contest, which began in 1961. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced surfer, Torquay has something to offer everyone. So come and experience the best that Victoria’s surf and beach lifestyle capital has to offer!