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From friendly forgiving beginner waves to learn on, to some of the world surfing pros’ favourite surf spots – the Great Ocean Road coast is filled with opportunity.
The Great Ocean Road region has some of the world surfing professionals’ favourite surf spots. Most famous of all is internationally renowned Bells Beach, home to the annual Rip Curl Pro event – a hallmark event for Victoria.
The coastline from Torquay to the 12 Apostles has surf spots dotted along it. You get a clue when the surf is pumping when certain car parks along the Great Ocean Road are full of local tradesmen’s vans and utes – having downed tools for the day to capitalise on the good conditions.
If you’re an inexperienced or beginner surfer, the best way to learn is to take a surf lesson. These are usually held by qualified professionals on easier breaks (usually east of Apollo Bay or west of Warrnambool).
Between Cape Otway and Warrnambool is not the place for the newbie surfer, with bigger swells and tougher conditions.
The Great Ocean Road has long been an Australian favourite surfing road trip destination. Since the 1950’s surfers and their...
Whether you followed the call of the waves to surf world class beaches or you’re a traveller looking for some adventure along...
Surf’s up on the Great Ocean Road! With endless white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waves to conquer, there’s no better...
With an international reputation as one of Australia’s best surf beaches, Bells Beach is an amazing spot – either in the...
Located 1.2hrs from Melbourne, Torquay has long been an Australian favourite surfing road trip destination. Since the 1950’s...
Surf’s up at the local surf breaks around Torquay, the home of surfing in...
Surfing and surf culture are part of the very fabric of our coastal communities. Beach and reef breaks between Princetown and...
Running the length of the Great Ocean Road, the coastal area around Apollo Bay puts on an endless number of beach, reef and...
Discover the fun, fear, colour and beauty of riding waves in the world’s largest surfing...
Lorne is the perfect place for surfers of all skill levels. Have a go at learning to surf around Lorne Beach, or if you’re...
Known for its ferocity, the Southern Ocean produces waves year round. Whilst many of the exposed breaks west of Cape Otway are...
I started surfing when I was eight or nine years old and shaped my first board at...
Boasting the world-famous Jun Juc and Bells Beach surfing beaches, Torquay is where Australia’s surf culture...
It’s amazing how transformative a few days by the sea can be. A weekend in Lorne full of fresh air, stunning views, saltwater and sunshine,...
You’ve probably heard before that Lorne has 10 waterfalls within 10kms…but have you seen them all? There has never been a better time...
Explore the charming coastal town of Port Fairy its historic architecture, stunning beaches, and vibrant arts scene make this Victorian ...
Feb 3
It’s not too late to book a summer getaway. Here’s 5 things to do in Apollo Bay & the Otways.
1. Go boogie boarding at the...
Jan 31
This is Lake Elizabeth a 15 minute drive from Forrest. The enormous, ghostly tree trunks emerging from the still water gives the lake a ...
Jan 29
Voted the 4th best beach in
A U S T R A L I A !!
by @bestaustralianbeaches Apollo Bay beach is a 3km long eastern facing beach, ...
Jan 27
Ever been to Cape Bridgewater?
Only 20 minutes from Portland, Cape Bridgewater is picturesque, secluded and a must see on your ...
Jan 27
Take the weekend to explore Great Ocean Roads breweries and distilleries. #GreatCall
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Jan 26
Get up early and watch the sunrise over the water, salt in the air, surfers catching their first waves of the morning, all to the sound of ...
Jan 24
7 reasons to explore the Surf Coast this Summer👆🏻
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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.
