Tours & experiences

Surf experiences, adventure programs, shuttles and day-tour ideas from Torquay along the Great Ocean Road.

Go Ride A Wave — experiences

Torquay · 15 Bell Street

Group and private surf lessons plus beach hire — a classic first-day experience.

1300 132 441 · gorideawave.com.au

Surf experience Listed

Torquay Surf Academy — kayak & SUP

Torquay · 34A Bell Street

Lessons plus kayak and SUP hire near Torquay Surf Beach.

(03) 5261 2022 · torquaysurf.com.au

Kayak SUP Listed

Southern Exposure adventures

Torquay

Surf, kayak and mountain-bike packages along the Surf Coast and GOR.

0425 784 643 · southernexposure.com.au

Adventure Listed

Wave Rider South Coast Shuttles

Torquay-based

Event, airport and tour shuttles for the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road.

0459 149 447 · waveridershuttles.com.au

Shuttle Tours Listed

ANSM Bells Beach tours

Torquay base

Guided walk-and-talk tours linking the Surfing Museum with Bells Beach stories.

(03) 5261 4606 · australiannationalsurfingmuseum.com.au

Guided tour Listed

SeaEarth Adventures

Torquay & Surf Coast

Public surf and kayak lessons with soft gear included.

0492 178 469 · seaearthadventures.com.au

Surf Kayak Listed

Surf Coast Walk (Torquay–Bells)

Torquay / Jan Juc / Bells

Signature coastal trail sections from Torquay toward Bells — check trail notes before you go.

Surf Coast Shire · trail info

Walk Public trail Listed
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Great Ocean Road bus & day tours

Depart Torquay / Geelong / Melbourne

Many operators run day tours past Torquay along the GOR — book via Visit Victoria or trusted operators; verify inclusions.

visitvictoria.com

Day tour GOR Listed
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Otway Fly / rainforest experiences

Otways (along GOR)

Rainforest walks and canopy experiences inland from the Great Ocean Road — pair with coastal stops.

Verify operator · Otways region

Nature GOR Listed

Twelve Apostles visit

Port Campbell National Park

Iconic stacks — go early or late for light and crowds. Parks Victoria manages the site.

Parks Victoria

Lookout GOR Listed

Anglesea Golf Club Kangaroo Tours

Anglesea · 45 Golf Links Road

Guided ~25-minute vehicle tours to see Eastern Grey Kangaroos on the golf course — popular GOR wildlife stop.

(03) 5263 1582 · angleseagolfclub.com.au

Wildlife Tour Listed

Otway Fly TreeTop Adventures

Otways · 360 Phillips Track, Weeaproniah

Tree-top walk and adventure experiences in the Otway rainforest — book tickets and check last entry times.

(03) 5235 9200 · otwayfly.com.au

Nature GOR Listed

Wildlife Wonders

Apollo Bay · 475 Great Ocean Road

Guided sanctuary tours with Visitor Centre, Emu Cafe and gift shop — book tours ahead.

(03) 7046 1664 · wildlifewonders.org.au

Wildlife Family Listed

Cape Otway Lightstation

Cape Otway · Lighthouse Road

Historic lightstation, museum and coastal walks — check open days (often Fri–Tue) before you drive.

(03) 5237 9240 · lightstation.com

Lighthouse Heritage Listed

Split Point Lighthouse Tours

Aireys Inlet · Federal Street

Climb iconic Split Point Lighthouse for coast views — self-guided and guided options; kids 5+.

(03) 5263 1133 · splitpointlighthouse.com.au

Lighthouse Tour Listed

Andy's Trails

Torquay · Level 1, 27 Baines Crescent

★★★★★ 5.0/5 · 66 reviews Google

Local wine, beer, cider and food tours from a Torquay base — Surf Coast, Bellarine and beyond.

(03) 5296 0313 · andystrails.com.au

Wine tours Food tours Listed

Honu Honi Surf Camp

Torquay · 35 Bell Street

★★★★★ 5.0/5 · 104 reviews Google

Surf camp and lessons at Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park — immersive ocean experiences on the Surf Coast.

(03) 5242 5666 · honuhoni.com

Surf camp Lessons Listed

Otway Eco Tours

Otways · Lake Elizabeth

★★★★★ 4.9/5 · 27 reviews Google

Guided platypus canoe tours on Lake Elizabeth in the Great Otway National Park — book ahead.

platypustours.net.au

Platypus Canoe Listed

Bellbrae Estate

Bellbrae · 520 Great Ocean Road

★★★★☆ 4.3/5 · 126 reviews Google

Cellar door on the Great Ocean Road — local wines a short drive from Torquay; check tasting times.

bellbraeestate.com.au

Cellar door Wine Listed

Qdos Arts

Lorne · 35 Allenvale Road

★★★★☆ 4.5/5 · 165 reviews Google

Gallery, sculpture park and café inland from Lorne — art experience stop along the Great Ocean Road.

qdosarts.com

Gallery GOR Listed

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