Surfing

Beginner - pro, there's a break for everyone.

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.

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The Great Ocean Road has long been an Australian favourite surfing road trip destination. Since the 1950’s surfers and their...

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Surf’s up on the Great Ocean Road! With endless white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waves to conquer, there’s no better...

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The famous Bells Beach

With an international reputation as one of Australia’s best surf beaches, Bells Beach is an amazing spot — either in the...

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Located 1.2hrs from Melbourne, Torquay has long been an Australian favourite surfing road trip destination. Since the 1950’s...

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Known for its ferocity, the Southern Ocean produces waves year round. Whilst many of the exposed breaks west of Cape Otway are...

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Surfing and surf culture are part of the very fabric of our coastal communities. Beach and reef breaks between Princetown and...

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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...

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Australian National Surfing Museum

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Running the length of the Great Ocean Road, the coastal area around Apollo Bay puts on an endless number of beach, reef and...

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Surf’s up at the local surf breaks around Torquay, the home of surfing in...

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Hidden hamlets in the Great Ocean Road region are filled with quaint charm, picturesque landscapes, friendly locals, and a serene atmosphere that invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in their unique character.

Make sure you add these hidden gems to your itinerary:
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👉 Cape Bridgewater
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We invite you to visit Warrnambool or Port Fairy (or both!) and embrace the magic of winter with these unique events in June👇 

In Warrnambool you can enjoy the biggest party of the winter - Solstice Search Party at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens on Saturday June 24th. 

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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.