Torquay
in Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-38.331 and 144.326 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -38° 19' 51" and E 144° 19' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:34 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:00 am and 5:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
39.393 and -31.248 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lajedo
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Torquay

Torquay in Surf Coast (Victoria) is a town located in Australia about 339 mi (or 545 km) south-west of Canberra, the country's capital town.

Time in Torquay is now 09:34 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Australia / Melbourne with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Torquay, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Australia is Geelong Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Melbourne, Currie, Hay, Loxton and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RACV Torquay Resort

Address
1,0 mi
1 Great Ocean Road
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Whitewater Apartments

Address
0,3 mi
3 Payne Street
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bell Street Apartments Torquay

Address
0,5 mi
7a Bell Street
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WYNDHAM RESORT TORQUAY

Address
0,6 mi
100 THE ESPLANADE
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Whitesbeach Guesthouse

Address
1,1 mi
1335 Horseshoe Bend Road
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Two Bays Apartments

Address
1,4 mi
The Esplanade
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beach & Golf Stays Torquay

Address
1,6 mi
The Sands Golf Course Estate
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Peppers The Sands Resort

Address
1,6 mi
2 Sands Boulevard
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Surf City Motel

Address
0,2 mi
35 The Esplanade
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Address
0,6 mi
35 Bell St
3228 Torquay
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Torquay / Phillip island surf trip

Published: January 30, 2013
Length: 39:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Duncan Flack

The weather and the surf report wasn't looking too great but we still decided to venture out and catch a few waves at Smiths beach in Phillip Island and the Torquay surf beach.


FPV Quadcopter Torquay, Victoria, Australia - TMR X550 Quad

Published: October 18, 2013
Length: 35:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ashley Bent

A FPV flying session down at Fisherman's Beach, Torquay. Pilots: Ashley Bent & Sheldon Barrow Quadcopter: TMR X550 Camera: GoPro Hero 3 Black - Shot @ 1080P 60FPS.


Keegans & Tomaras Families at Torquay Beach Feb 15

Published: February 23, 2015
Length: 07:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: spudstar197

A fun day at the beach with our family, friends and cousins. First time using the Go Pro in the water.


Australia

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 59:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Samuel Christian

Shot with a go-pro in Torquay, AUS. Not intended for commercial use.


FISHEYE

Published: July 10, 2008
Length: 51:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deanbrookes123

Torquay hammer fisheye sesh with my new trv-900 with baby death MK2 STARRING. *DANIEL CHICK *ANTHONY DAVIE *KRISTIAN WILD *DEAN BROOKES *JAMIE HARMER WASHED UP HYPE.


THIRD WAVE KIOSK

Published: May 07, 2013
Length: 30:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Hobba

The THIRD WAVE KIOSK at Torquay Surf Beach designed by Tony Hobba Architects.


Thai Camp, The University of Melbourne (MUTSA)

Published: April 03, 2013
Length: 27:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wai Jakkaichawadol

Thai camp at Torquay (23-24 MAR 2013)


OC1 Spectacular Dismount

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 36:07 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: TheKOCC

Torquay Easter Weekend 2010.


JOCO cups and Otis & Otto DIY Collaboration 2014

Published: September 08, 2014
Length: 28:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JOCO CUPS

Part 1 : JOCO glass reusable cups and Otis & Otto (www.otisandotto.com) collaborated to create a drawstring carry bag for your daily essentials and JOCO cup. Visit the JOCO blog to download...


Standup Paddleboarding in small waves

Published: September 22, 2010
Length: 14:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gasontherun


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bells Beach, Victoria

Bells Beach is a coastal locality of Victoria, Australia in Surf Coast Shire and a renowned surf beach, located 100 km south-west of Melbourne, on the Great Ocean Road near the towns of Torquay and Jan Juc. It is named after John Cavert Bell of the family that first took up a pastoral run there in the 1840s.

Located at -38.3669, 144.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Victoria (Australia), Towns in Victoria (Australia), Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia), Surfing locations in Victoria (Australia), Beaches of Victoria (Australia)

Torquay, Victoria

Torquay is a township in Victoria, Australia, which faces Bass Strait, 21 km. south of Geelong and is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. It is bordered on the west by Spring Creek and its coastal features include Point Danger and Zeally Bay. At the 2006 census, Torquay had a population of 6,695.

Located at -38.33, 144.32 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in Victoria (Australia), Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia), Surfing locations in Victoria (Australia)

Offshore Festival

The Offshore Festival was a camp-out rock and alternative music festival held during Easter at a farm near Torquay, Victoria, Australia in the late 1990s, 2000 and 2001. It was run by the same organisers as the Falls Festival, held at nearby Lorne on New Year's Eve. It interlinked with the major Rip Curl Pro surfing event, held at nearby Bells Beach. The policy reason behind starting the festival was to keep the youth entertained and off the streets of Torquay while the contest was on.

Located at -38.324, 144.294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music festivals in Australia

Jan Juc, Victoria

Jan Juc is a coastal town of Victoria, Australia, adjacent to Torquay, Victoria. At the 2006 census, Jan Juc had a population of 3,158.

Located at -38.3333, 144.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia), Surfing locations in Victoria (Australia), Beaches of Victoria (Australia)

Point Impossible Beach

Point Impossible Beach is a clothes-optional beach located at Torquay, west coast, in the State of Victoria, Australia. It is designated as a legal nudist beach under the Nudity (Prescribed Areas) Act 1983.

Located at -38.3131, 144.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nude beaches, Beaches of Victoria (Australia)

Shire of Barrabool

The Shire of Barrabool was a local government area about 100 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 575.18 square kilometres, and existed from 1853 until 1994.

Located at -38.3333, 144.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Local Government Areas of Victoria (Australia)

Joseph H. Scammell (ship)

The Joseph H Scammell was a Canadian sailing ship that was built at Eatonville, Nova Scotia in 1884 and shipwrecked at Point Danger, Torquay, Victoria, Australia in 1891. Her wreck triggered a large scale episode of shipwreck pilfering and smuggling.

Located at -38.3419, 144.332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shipwrecks of Victoria (Australia), Maritime history of Canada, Transport in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Tall ships of Canada, Individual sailing vessels, Ships built in Nova Scotia, Victorian-era merchant ships of Canada, Sailing ships of Canada, 1884 ships, Full-rigged ships

Point Danger (Torquay)

Point Danger is a limestone headland on the coast of south-western Victoria, Australia on the northern side of Bass Strait. It is adjacent to the coastal town of Torquay, separating the town’s front and back surfing beaches. It is the site of Torquay’s war memorial and a venue for ANZAC Day services.

Located at -38.34, 144.327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of Victoria (Australia), Bass Strait

Popular in vicinity

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capture of the webcam Torquay: Jan Juc − Winki

Torquay: Jan Juc − Winki, Torquay (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Torquay, טורקי, Торки