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Where is Torquay, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Torquay is located on the Surf Coast of Victoria, about 105 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. It lies between the Great Ocean Road coastline and the rolling hills of the hinterland that extend inland. It is famous for its surf beaches, including Bells Beach, and as the gateway to Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road.

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Facts about Torquay, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Victoria
Region	Surf Coast / Geelong Region
Location	On the southern coast of Victoria, at the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road, near Geelong
Coordinates	38.33° S, 144.32° E
Local Government Area	Surf Coast Shire
Founded	1850s
Original Name	Torquay (named after Torquay, Devon, England)
Elevation	~5–10 m
Population	Approx. 16,000
Area	Approx. 21 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	3228
Major Waterways	Spring Creek, Bass Strait
Top Attractions	Bells Beach, Jan Juc Beach, Torquay Surf Beach, Surf World Museum, Great Ocean Road scenic drive, coastal walking trails.
Demonym	Torquay residents
Main Industries	Tourism, surf industry, retail, hospitality, education
Nearest Airport	Geelong Airport (GEX) / Avalon Airport (AVV) / Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Website	https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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