Guidebook To Everything Torquay
Breakfast & Brunch
As the name suggests The Salty Dog Cafe is dog friendly & the closest beachside Cafe to us at Fisherman's Beach. Whites Beach is at the end of Horseshoe Bend Road & is the dog Beach in Torquay.
We often walk down to (the end of Horse Shoe Bend Road) & onto & along the beach to the Salty Dog Cafe grab a coffee & walk back along the beach.
Over the summer months you can walk dogs on the Beach (& off leash) before 9am & after 7pm each day. We recommend this at least one morning of your visit to watch the sun come up over the water!
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The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The EsplanadeAs the name suggests The Salty Dog Cafe is dog friendly & the closest beachside Cafe to us at Fisherman's Beach. Whites Beach is at the end of Horseshoe Bend Road & is the dog Beach in Torquay.
We often walk down to (the end of Horse Shoe Bend Road) & onto & along the beach to the Salty Dog Cafe grab a coffee & walk back along the beach.
Over the summer months you can walk dogs on the Beach (& off leash) before 9am & after 7pm each day. We recommend this at least one morning of your visit to watch the sun come up over the water!
Great For Take Away Coffee! Unfortunately not a lot of room to sit.. a few tables outside!
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Torquay Larder
5 Gilbert StGreat For Take Away Coffee! Unfortunately not a lot of room to sit.. a few tables outside!
This is our "local" at the Torquay North shopping centre just 300m away. Fantastic coffee & amazing variety of food available. The street box (for lunch or dinner) is a favourite amongst locals! Recommend the Pork Belly Bao Buns!
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Cafe El Nido
222 Fischer StThis is our "local" at the Torquay North shopping centre just 300m away. Fantastic coffee & amazing variety of food available. The street box (for lunch or dinner) is a favourite amongst locals! Recommend the Pork Belly Bao Buns!
Surf Spots
Bells beach is a classic surf beach, world famous for its representation in the movie Point Break (although it wasn’t filmed there) and for being home to a world tour surf competition which awards the famous Bells Trophy to winners. Can get pretty cold there when the wind whips up! Most locals wear a 2/3 wetsuit over winter & a 1/2 wetsuit in the warmer months
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Bells Beach
Bells beach is a classic surf beach, world famous for its representation in the movie Point Break (although it wasn’t filmed there) and for being home to a world tour surf competition which awards the famous Bells Trophy to winners. Can get pretty cold there when the wind whips up! Most locals wear a 2/3 wetsuit over winter & a 1/2 wetsuit in the warmer months
Jan Juc gets a lot of surf action – mainly due to the fact that it’s the closest decent beachbreak in the vicinity of the quality reefs found in the Torquay area. Located in front of the Torquay golf club, Juc can serve up some quality beachbreaks when the right conditions come together. Thing is, when the conditions are right here, its often firing at the nearby reefs. This means a lot of people use it as a back-up spot when the swell is getting a touch small or the wind is getting into Bells and Winki.
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Jan Juc Beach
Jan Juc gets a lot of surf action – mainly due to the fact that it’s the closest decent beachbreak in the vicinity of the quality reefs found in the Torquay area. Located in front of the Torquay golf club, Juc can serve up some quality beachbreaks when the right conditions come together. Thing is, when the conditions are right here, its often firing at the nearby reefs. This means a lot of people use it as a back-up spot when the swell is getting a touch small or the wind is getting into Bells and Winki.
Just one point down from the famous Victorian point break of Bells Beach is it's little brother, Winkipop. Like Bells, it is a right hand point break that is world class on a good day. Try and surf here early during the week, weekends get packed. On smaller swells you can paddle straight out, but if it is larger it is safer to paddle in off the beach.
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Winkipop
90 Bells Beach RdJust one point down from the famous Victorian point break of Bells Beach is it's little brother, Winkipop. Like Bells, it is a right hand point break that is world class on a good day. Try and surf here early during the week, weekends get packed. On smaller swells you can paddle straight out, but if it is larger it is safer to paddle in off the beach.
Point Addis would have to be one of the most picture perfect spots on the Great Ocean Road! Point Addis is sheltered from large swells and strong winds, giving the beginner or more advanced surfer the chance to hone their skills in relatively safe conditions. Point Addis is a National Park so be aware of the flora and fauna when you visit, use the paths and take you rubbish home
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Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkPoint Addis would have to be one of the most picture perfect spots on the Great Ocean Road! Point Addis is sheltered from large swells and strong winds, giving the beginner or more advanced surfer the chance to hone their skills in relatively safe conditions. Point Addis is a National Park so be aware of the flora and fauna when you visit, use the paths and take you rubbish home
Lunch & Dinner
Bomboras is an all-day seaside cafe offering breakfast, pizza & global mains in a relaxed space with a front deck.
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Bomboras Torquay
37 The EsplanadeBomboras is an all-day seaside cafe offering breakfast, pizza & global mains in a relaxed space with a front deck.
Bomboras also has a pop up bar above the Salty Dog Cafe at Fishermans Beach (which often has a food truck out the front). Perfect spot for afternoon drinks, listen to some live music, enjoy the beach view & watch the sunset.
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Bomboras Beach Bar
48 The EsplanadeBomboras also has a pop up bar above the Salty Dog Cafe at Fishermans Beach (which often has a food truck out the front). Perfect spot for afternoon drinks, listen to some live music, enjoy the beach view & watch the sunset.
Frontbeach is on The Esplanade in Torquay. A relaxed vibe with lots of beverage options & craft beer choices.
The inside seating is set up to allow you to enjoy the amazing views, or grab a sunny spot out on the decks.
Serving a generous lunch menu all day from 11:30am, you will be spoilt for choice. The menu offers plenty of choice for gluten-free and vegetarian diners.
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Frontbeach Taphouse & Restaurant
16 The EsplanadeFrontbeach is on The Esplanade in Torquay. A relaxed vibe with lots of beverage options & craft beer choices.
The inside seating is set up to allow you to enjoy the amazing views, or grab a sunny spot out on the decks.
Serving a generous lunch menu all day from 11:30am, you will be spoilt for choice. The menu offers plenty of choice for gluten-free and vegetarian diners.
Pholklore is on the Esplanade and it's all about Vietnamese food and ocean views. The menu is a mix of plates to share, salads and hearty serves of pho.
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Pholklore
38 The EsplanadePholklore is on the Esplanade and it's all about Vietnamese food and ocean views. The menu is a mix of plates to share, salads and hearty serves of pho.
Fishos Torquay is on The Esplanade. They source fresh, local sustainable seafood alongside freshly prepared house made sides to deliver healthy options and traditional favourites. They also offer a takeaway option & you can order via their website & sit in the park across the road & enjoy the view! Happy to provide you with a picnic rug for you to use!
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Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeFishos Torquay is on The Esplanade. They source fresh, local sustainable seafood alongside freshly prepared house made sides to deliver healthy options and traditional favourites. They also offer a takeaway option & you can order via their website & sit in the park across the road & enjoy the view! Happy to provide you with a picnic rug for you to use!
il Matto is on Bell Street, Torquay. Fantastic Italian restaurant with lovely pizzas, pastas & salads. You can eat in or they offer a great takeaway menu & deliver.
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Il Matto
15 Bell Stil Matto is on Bell Street, Torquay. Fantastic Italian restaurant with lovely pizzas, pastas & salads. You can eat in or they offer a great takeaway menu & deliver.
Japanese Restaurant in Bell Street. Small space, amazing mix of cooked dishes, sushi & sashimi & cocktails. Highly recommend the Tofu Fries!
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Roku Den
34 Bell StJapanese Restaurant in Bell Street. Small space, amazing mix of cooked dishes, sushi & sashimi & cocktails. Highly recommend the Tofu Fries!
Bob Sugars is on the Esplanade, opening over COVID-19 for Lunch, Dinner & Drinks.
I'd describe the menu as Asian fusion with poke plates, dumplings, curries & crispy fried Korean chicken featuring. Good range of beverages.
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Bob Sugar
17 The EsplanadeBob Sugars is on the Esplanade, opening over COVID-19 for Lunch, Dinner & Drinks.
I'd describe the menu as Asian fusion with poke plates, dumplings, curries & crispy fried Korean chicken featuring. Good range of beverages.
Ole Torquay is on Zeally Bay Road in Torquay. A rely friendly place that blends the energy and flavors of Mexico with the beach vibe of Torquay. Fresh Mexican share style food and perfect margaritas! Highly recommend the fried chicken waffles for brekkie!
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Olè Torquay
5 Zeally Bay RdOle Torquay is on Zeally Bay Road in Torquay. A rely friendly place that blends the energy and flavors of Mexico with the beach vibe of Torquay. Fresh Mexican share style food and perfect margaritas! Highly recommend the fried chicken waffles for brekkie!
At Hugsiam Thai (formally known as Real Thai Cafe) offer a great variety & reasonably priced thai meals. The restaurant is located in Pearl Street Torquay.
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HugSiam Thai
12-14 Pearl StAt Hugsiam Thai (formally known as Real Thai Cafe) offer a great variety & reasonably priced thai meals. The restaurant is located in Pearl Street Torquay.
Sightseeing
Get here early! It gets crazy busy! Lots of beautiful chocolate options available in white, milk & dark chocolate. They also have a Cafe with good coffee & lots of menu options.
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Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
1200 Great Ocean RdGet here early! It gets crazy busy! Lots of beautiful chocolate options available in white, milk & dark chocolate. They also have a Cafe with good coffee & lots of menu options.
The Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay, Australia’s surfing capital, celebrates the story of surfing.
It charts Australia’s significant contribution to the development of surfing around the world. Through the colourful and exciting permanent displays of an extraordinary collection of surfcraft, important surfing artefacts and memorabilia, the museum commemorates Australia’s fantastic surfing heritage.
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Australian National Surfing Museum
77 Beach RdThe Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay, Australia’s surfing capital, celebrates the story of surfing.
It charts Australia’s significant contribution to the development of surfing around the world. Through the colourful and exciting permanent displays of an extraordinary collection of surfcraft, important surfing artefacts and memorabilia, the museum commemorates Australia’s fantastic surfing heritage.
The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford. If you're short for time, the most picturesque part of the GOR is between Anglesea & Lorne! Well worth the drive! Round trip 100kms.
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Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean RoadThe Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford. If you're short for time, the most picturesque part of the GOR is between Anglesea & Lorne! Well worth the drive! Round trip 100kms.
Every Saturday morning all-year-round is the Torquay Farmers Market, which offers up great fresh food and produce from around the region at cheap prices. A genuine European style farmers' market, stalls include local and regional bread, cheese, organics, eggs, veggies, berries, jam, honey and coffee! Located in the carpark of the Surf Coast Shire offices at Merrijig Drive, the Farmers Market should definitely find its way onto your list of things to do in Torquay.
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Torquay Farmers' Market
Every Saturday morning all-year-round is the Torquay Farmers Market, which offers up great fresh food and produce from around the region at cheap prices. A genuine European style farmers' market, stalls include local and regional bread, cheese, organics, eggs, veggies, berries, jam, honey and coffee! Located in the carpark of the Surf Coast Shire offices at Merrijig Drive, the Farmers Market should definitely find its way onto your list of things to do in Torquay.
Surf Coast Walk
The 44km Surf Coast Walk connects you with the coastal towns of Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Walk for an hour, a day or a week (you choose your own pace) passing through coastal bushland, and along beaches and clifftops, leafy green eucalypt forests, ancient aboriginal traditions and abundant wildlife. There’s plenty of options for accommodation and refreshments just a step off the track. Grade: Moderate. Start: Point Impossible Carpark (north of Torquay).
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Surf Coast Walk
Surf Coast WalkSurf Coast Walk
The 44km Surf Coast Walk connects you with the coastal towns of Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Walk for an hour, a day or a week (you choose your own pace) passing through coastal bushland, and along beaches and clifftops, leafy green eucalypt forests, ancient aboriginal traditions and abundant wildlife. There’s plenty of options for accommodation and refreshments just a step off the track. Grade: Moderate. Start: Point Impossible Carpark (north of Torquay).
Bellbrae Estate
Just outside of Torquay, Bellbrae Estate is situated right in the heart of Victoria's Surf Coast. Their handcrafted wines are named after the region’s local surf breaks, and their elegant, contemporary wines are made from estate and select Geelong region fruit. Stop by their cellar door to have a nibble on some local cheeses and a sample of any of their reds or whites.
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Bellbrae Estate
520 Great Ocean RdBellbrae Estate
Just outside of Torquay, Bellbrae Estate is situated right in the heart of Victoria's Surf Coast. Their handcrafted wines are named after the region’s local surf breaks, and their elegant, contemporary wines are made from estate and select Geelong region fruit. Stop by their cellar door to have a nibble on some local cheeses and a sample of any of their reds or whites.
Love strawberries? Then you can't miss this "Pick Your Own" strawberry farm. Less than a 15-minute drive from the centre of Torquay, the strawberry fields is a great place to relax and have the whole family enjoy the experience of fresh fruit picking, which is always an excellent lesson in paddock to plate. If you manage to eat all of your pickings during the day, you can always grab a jar or two of strawberry preserves to take home as souvenir instead.
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Surf Coast Strawberry Fields
Surf Coast HighwayLove strawberries? Then you can't miss this "Pick Your Own" strawberry farm. Less than a 15-minute drive from the centre of Torquay, the strawberry fields is a great place to relax and have the whole family enjoy the experience of fresh fruit picking, which is always an excellent lesson in paddock to plate. If you manage to eat all of your pickings during the day, you can always grab a jar or two of strawberry preserves to take home as souvenir instead.
Great Ocean Road learn to surf have fantastic locations that are ideal for surf lessons or surf hire. The beaches have sandy bottoms and range from advanced to gentle waves, making the Great Ocean Road one of the best spots to learn to surf. The Great Ocean Road region has some of the world’s best surf spots. Most famous of all is Bells Beach, home to the annual Rip Curl Pro event as part of the Association of Surfing Professionals world tour.
Ride A Wave surf school specialises in daily, beginner surf lessons. Group and private lessons are available on request. Our surfing lessons are all run in waist deep water, to keep it safe for beginners.
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Go Ride A Wave Torquay
15 Bell StGreat Ocean Road learn to surf have fantastic locations that are ideal for surf lessons or surf hire. The beaches have sandy bottoms and range from advanced to gentle waves, making the Great Ocean Road one of the best spots to learn to surf. The Great Ocean Road region has some of the world’s best surf spots. Most famous of all is Bells Beach, home to the annual Rip Curl Pro event as part of the Association of Surfing Professionals world tour.
Ride A Wave surf school specialises in daily, beginner surf lessons. Group and private lessons are available on request. Our surfing lessons are all run in waist deep water, to keep it safe for beginners.
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is located only 20 minutes from the Great Ocean Road.
We are one of five canopy walkways in Australia and the only one in Victoria!
Experience a breath taking birds-eye-view of the magnificent Otway Ranges from our 25 metre-high elevate walkway or fly 30 metres high from tree to tree on our Zipline Tour.
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Aventuras en la copa de los árboles de Otway Fly
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures is located only 20 minutes from the Great Ocean Road.
We are one of five canopy walkways in Australia and the only one in Victoria!
Experience a breath taking birds-eye-view of the magnificent Otway Ranges from our 25 metre-high elevate walkway or fly 30 metres high from tree to tree on our Zipline Tour.
Swimming Beaches
Although Torquay is known for its perfect surf, there are also some great spots sheltered from the swell that are terrific for families and swimming. Cosy Corner is between Torquay front beach and the rocks at Point Danger and Fishermans Beach is between Whites Beach and Zeally Bay.
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Cosy Corner Beach
Although Torquay is known for its perfect surf, there are also some great spots sheltered from the swell that are terrific for families and swimming. Cosy Corner is between Torquay front beach and the rocks at Point Danger and Fishermans Beach is between Whites Beach and Zeally Bay.
Volunteer and paid lifeguards patrol popular Surf Coast beaches during the peak summer period. Lifesavers are only on duty when the red and yellow flags are displayed. Remember to always swim between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach.
Torquay Front Beach
The EsplanadeVolunteer and paid lifeguards patrol popular Surf Coast beaches during the peak summer period. Lifesavers are only on duty when the red and yellow flags are displayed. Remember to always swim between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach.
Fishermans Beach is located between Torquay’s Darian Road and Zeally Bay Road and as the name suggests, is the local fishing hotspot. This beach is perfect for families, offering a shallow sheltered bay with calm blue waters. Ideal for toddlers, stand-up paddleboarders and nervous swimmers.
Fishermans Beach hosts Torquay’s main beach access ramp and provides 24-hour trailer parking. A 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended at all times as the ramp is not suitable for launching under rough conditions. A fish cleaning station, along with a fishing line disposal bin is also installed to help protect our precious marine wildlife. The Salty Dog Cafe offers snacks and refreshments with beachfront views to keep the whole family happy throughout the day.
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Fisherman's Beach
The EsplanadeFishermans Beach is located between Torquay’s Darian Road and Zeally Bay Road and as the name suggests, is the local fishing hotspot. This beach is perfect for families, offering a shallow sheltered bay with calm blue waters. Ideal for toddlers, stand-up paddleboarders and nervous swimmers.
Fishermans Beach hosts Torquay’s main beach access ramp and provides 24-hour trailer parking. A 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended at all times as the ramp is not suitable for launching under rough conditions. A fish cleaning station, along with a fishing line disposal bin is also installed to help protect our precious marine wildlife. The Salty Dog Cafe offers snacks and refreshments with beachfront views to keep the whole family happy throughout the day.
Shopping
Rip Curl's shiny main outlet is in Surf City Plaza, but head round the back to the industrial estate for the factory outlet, where you'll get 30% off the price of last season's clothing and wetsuits. A big-name global brand these days, Rip Curl was founded in Torquay in 1969.
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Rip Curl Torquay Outlet
16 Baines CresRip Curl's shiny main outlet is in Surf City Plaza, but head round the back to the industrial estate for the factory outlet, where you'll get 30% off the price of last season's clothing and wetsuits. A big-name global brand these days, Rip Curl was founded in Torquay in 1969.
Ghanda Clothing was born in Torquay, a little store on the Surfcoast highway, in the Surf retail hub of Victoria.
Ghanda Clothing was born in Torquay, a little store on the Surfcoast highway, in the Surf retail hub of Victoria.
Ghanda Clothing is a famous retail and online clothing store for surf and street style clothing and accessories. Mens, womens, teen and kids - Ghanda Clothing has something for the whole family.
Ghanda Clothing
118 Surf Coast HwyGhanda Clothing was born in Torquay, a little store on the Surfcoast highway, in the Surf retail hub of Victoria.
Ghanda Clothing was born in Torquay, a little store on the Surfcoast highway, in the Surf retail hub of Victoria.
Ghanda Clothing is a famous retail and online clothing store for surf and street style clothing and accessories. Mens, womens, teen and kids - Ghanda Clothing has something for the whole family.
Great womens clothing boutique in Pearl Street Torquay. Lots of beautiful fabric prints in tops, jackets, dresses & pants.
Uglisista
13 Pearl StGreat womens clothing boutique in Pearl Street Torquay. Lots of beautiful fabric prints in tops, jackets, dresses & pants.
Ethically made Yogawear, Swimwear & Linen.
Indigo Luna was first imagined in the sand on the Australian coastal town of Torquay. Inspired by thoughtful Scandinavian/Nordic simplicity. Given life and flavoured on the magical island of Bali, Indonesia.
They are a small, family run brand ensuring quality, transparency, eco-consciousness and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Indigo Luna are dedicated to thoughtful slow creation. Reducing unnecessary impact on other beings and our planet while providing an alternative to mass production and fast fashion.
Indigo Luna Store - Torquay Store
10 Gilbert StEthically made Yogawear, Swimwear & Linen.
Indigo Luna was first imagined in the sand on the Australian coastal town of Torquay. Inspired by thoughtful Scandinavian/Nordic simplicity. Given life and flavoured on the magical island of Bali, Indonesia.
They are a small, family run brand ensuring quality, transparency, eco-consciousness and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Indigo Luna are dedicated to thoughtful slow creation. Reducing unnecessary impact on other beings and our planet while providing an alternative to mass production and fast fashion.
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Ocean Grind is all about fresh, quality coffee. It’s about appreciating the coast and the natural environment. It’s about the allure of the ocean and the grinding waves it produces.
Ocean Grind like to think coffee and the ocean have a fair bit in common. Whether you surf, swim or walk along the beach, it’s a daily ritual, just like that first coffee in the morning. Both the ocean and coffee are a fix for your senses - an antidote for the soul.
At the roastery in Torquay, specialty beans are ethically sourced from all corners of the globe and hand-roasted with care. A variety of bean origins are roasted, taking you on a journey with each batch.
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Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills WayOcean Grind is all about fresh, quality coffee. It’s about appreciating the coast and the natural environment. It’s about the allure of the ocean and the grinding waves it produces.
Ocean Grind like to think coffee and the ocean have a fair bit in common. Whether you surf, swim or walk along the beach, it’s a daily ritual, just like that first coffee in the morning. Both the ocean and coffee are a fix for your senses - an antidote for the soul.
At the roastery in Torquay, specialty beans are ethically sourced from all corners of the globe and hand-roasted with care. A variety of bean origins are roasted, taking you on a journey with each batch.
A small batch roastery in Torquay on Beacon Boulevard that uses high scoring beans from the world's best coffee growing regions to produce their much loved coffee. If you are a coffee lover definitely worth a visit!
Surf Coast Coffee Roasters
10 Cylinders DriveA small batch roastery in Torquay on Beacon Boulevard that uses high scoring beans from the world's best coffee growing regions to produce their much loved coffee. If you are a coffee lover definitely worth a visit!