Outdoor & Nature

Spend an hour, a day or longer exploring this spectacular coastal walk that showcases the heart of the coastal landscape. If walking is your thing, lace up your boots and start planning your Surf Coast... Walk. The Surf Coast Walk is a 41 km point-to-point trail that runs from Torquay to Fairhaven along Victoria’s Surf Coast. the 12 sections offer a mix of coastal views, forest landscapes, and surf culture, it’s popular with hikers, birdwatchers, and campers. With 718 metres of elevation gain, the trail is considered moderately challenging and takes about 10 hours and 17 minutes to complete in full. However, it’s divided into 12 sections, making it easy to enjoy shorter walks or spread the journey across several days. The trail is dog-friendly (with dogs required to be on a leash) and open year-round, showcasing stunning scenery in every season. Whether you’re after a quick stroll or a full-day trek, the Surf Coast Walk offers a great way to experience nature, surf culture, and local heritage.

A protected limestone reef and rock platform on the Torquay foreshore, ideal for snorkelling and rockpooling at low tide. The sanctuary is home to around 96 species of sea slugs, many found nowhere else,... plus a historic shipwreck.

Known as "Victoria's Surfing Mecca," Bells Beach is one of Australia's most iconic surf breaks, framed by dramatic cliffs rather than typical sandy shores. It hosts the Rip Curl Pro each year, the world's... longest-running surfing competition, and offers spectacular cliff-top views over the Southern Ocean.