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Torquay

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Torquay

Torquay is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Mount Duneed, 41km from Erskine Falls.

Torquay is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 18,534, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Torquay sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Torquay to your route.

About Torquay

Torquay Front Beach is a popular patrolled beach located in Torquay, Victoria, Australia. The beach faces due east and stretches for 1 kilometre from Yellow Bluff at its northern end to Point Danger to its south. The beach is popular with families, as the surf is comparably calmer than its counterpart, the adjacent

Read more surf beach, with an even calmer section of the beach protected by Point Danger known as Cosy Corner.

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Torquay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Torquay located?

Torquay is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.3308 latitude, 144.3264 longitude.

What is the population of Torquay?

Torquay has a population of approximately 18,534 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
18,534
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.3308, 144.3264

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Torquay

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Bells Beach

Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch Cafe

The starting point cafe at the iconic timber arch gateway to the Great Ocean Road in Eastern View, where every Great Ocean Road trip photo begins.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Teddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)

A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.

39 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Erskine Falls

A 30-metre plunge waterfall in the Otway Ranges, reached by a sealed road from Lorne and a short staircase to two viewing platforms among tree ferns. Skipped by most Great Ocean Road traffic that stays on the coast.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Kennett River General Store & Cafe

A small cafe on the Great Ocean Road famous for the koalas in the eucalyptus trees right outside, making it the most wildlife-rich pit stop in Australia.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Torquay

  • 39 kmTeddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.

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