Guidebook for Jan Juc
Food Scene
Arguably the best coffee on the surf coast. Generous breakfasts and great for quick take aways. Includes a small deli and wine shop with pre prepared dishes, good quality basics such including some fruit and veg as well as locally made gifts.
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Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueArguably the best coffee on the surf coast. Generous breakfasts and great for quick take aways. Includes a small deli and wine shop with pre prepared dishes, good quality basics such including some fruit and veg as well as locally made gifts.
A casual local hangout with a laid back surfy atmosphere. Great cocktails and asian inspired dishes.
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Bird Rock Cafe
2 Princes TerraceA casual local hangout with a laid back surfy atmosphere. Great cocktails and asian inspired dishes.
Great for a relaxing breakfast in Torquay, close to the water with gorgeous views
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The Pond Cafe
39 The EsplanadeGreat for a relaxing breakfast in Torquay, close to the water with gorgeous views
Not necessarily very authentic Vietnamese, but a great casual atmosphere and great views
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Pholklore
38 The EsplanadeNot necessarily very authentic Vietnamese, but a great casual atmosphere and great views
Samesyn
24 Bell StBeautiful food. The 9 course tasting menu is a highlight.
Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeA great F&C option, with excellent sea views
Often named the best fish and chips on the surf coast. 20mins drive from the house but worth it
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Fish By Moonlite
89 Great Ocean RdOften named the best fish and chips on the surf coast. 20mins drive from the house but worth it
2 min walk away. Lots of gluten free options. Super quick, convenient, pretty good quality and open long hours in summer
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Jan Juc Fish and Chips
2 Stuart Ave2 min walk away. Lots of gluten free options. Super quick, convenient, pretty good quality and open long hours in summer
Sightseeing
Watch the Rip Curl Pro surf competition in March/April every year.
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Bells Beach
Watch the Rip Curl Pro surf competition in March/April every year.
Aventuras en la copa de los árboles de Otway Fly
Excellent calm beach that perfect for young kids. No stairs, so access is relatively easy too.
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Cosy Corner Beach
Excellent calm beach that perfect for young kids. No stairs, so access is relatively easy too.
Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkA beautiful, more private beach
Walk to the right for about ten mins from the Urquhart bluff car park and you’ll find the mermaids rock pools. A great place to spend the afternoon with kids.
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Urquhart Bluff
710 Great Ocean RoadWalk to the right for about ten mins from the Urquhart bluff car park and you’ll find the mermaids rock pools. A great place to spend the afternoon with kids.
Great corner to watch parasailing, grab a coffee or an icecream and have a swim depending on the weather. Lots of different options in this corner of Torquay.
Third Wave Kiosk Torquay
1 The EsplanadeGreat corner to watch parasailing, grab a coffee or an icecream and have a swim depending on the weather. Lots of different options in this corner of Torquay.
Essentials
Torquay Farmers' Market
Who doesn't love a farmers market?
The beach closest to the house, 5 mins walk away to the cliff tops. Beach access is by stairs, unless you walk or drive to the life savers club house. You can walk straight into the sand from the car park.
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Jan Juc Beach
The beach closest to the house, 5 mins walk away to the cliff tops. Beach access is by stairs, unless you walk or drive to the life savers club house. You can walk straight into the sand from the car park.
Everything Else
RACV Torquay Resort
1 Great Ocean RdDAY SPA! And gym.
Great sensory garden and playground for kids with bbq’s. Dog friendly. Has a basketball court and place for kids to skate next door. At 5pm most nights a group of locals meet to let there dogs run on the lower over (fenced in area).
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Bob Pettitt Reserve Playground
87 Sunset StripGreat sensory garden and playground for kids with bbq’s. Dog friendly. Has a basketball court and place for kids to skate next door. At 5pm most nights a group of locals meet to let there dogs run on the lower over (fenced in area).
Drinks & Nightlife
The Beach Hotel
3-9 Stuart AveHas a small bottle shop and child friendly dining
Yoga
Excellent yoga classes, cooking and gardening experiences. Contact the owner to organise activities for small groups.
Deśa Retreat
12 Ocean BlvdExcellent yoga classes, cooking and gardening experiences. Contact the owner to organise activities for small groups.
A beautiful environment and a brilliant team that have been operating in the surf coast for decades
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Surfcoast Yoga
100 Addiscott RdA beautiful environment and a brilliant team that have been operating in the surf coast for decades