Torquay
Australia · State of VictoriaAU
Beach in Torquay, Victoria, Australia
Torquay Front Beach is a popular patrolled beach located in Torquay, Victoria, Australia. The beach faces due east and stretches for 1 kilometre from Yellow Bluff at its northern end to Point Danger to its south. The beach is popular with families, as the surf is comparably calmer than its counterpart, the adjacent surf beach, with an even calmer section of the beach protected by Point Danger known as Cosy Corner.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 13,258
- Coordinates
- -38.331, 144.326
- Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation
- 12 m
Overview of Torquay
Torquay is the kind of small town you find in State of Victoria, Australia. Its resident count stands at approximately 13,258. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are water sports, adventure and culture. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Torquay
Water Sports in Torquay
(5)Our data lists Bodyboard, Paddleboarding, Surf, Water Sports and Windsurfing as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Torquay.
Adventure in Torquay
(3)Under adventure, Torquay is tagged with Adventure, Parachute and Skydiving. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Torquay.
Culture in Torquay
(2)Our data lists Historical Sites and Monuments as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Torquay.
Nature in Torquay
(2)Torquay's nature entries include Beaches and Scenic Roads. All of it is drawn from Torquay's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Torquay
(2)The sports shortlist for Torquay: Biking and Golf. All of it is drawn from Torquay's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Torquay
(1)Wellness lovers get Hammam. Everything listed here comes from what Torquay is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Torquay
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Torquay is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in State of Victoria and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Australia/Melbourne.
Similar destinations
Places near Torquay that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Torquay known for?
- Torquay, in State of Victoria, Australia, is best known for water sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 13,258 residents.
- What can you do in Torquay?
- Recorded activities in Torquay include Bodyboard, Paddleboarding, Surf, Water Sports and Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Torquay?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Torquay located?
- Torquay is located in State of Victoria, Australia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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