What to do and see in Torquay, Victoria: The Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

July 4, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Torquay, Australia including Great Ocean Road Surf Tours, Torquay Surfing Academy, Epic Surf School, Go Ride A Wave Torquay, Honu Honi Surf And Yoga Camp, Southern Exposure, SeaEarth Adventures, SeaEarth Adventures, Torquay Back Beach.
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1. Great Ocean Road Surf Tours

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Great Ocean Road Surf Tours

Winners of the Telstra Australian Business Awards 2013 and voted Best Adventure Tourism Business by RACV Victorian Tourism Awards 2012. Our multi-award winning, eco-certified surf tours and lessons will let you experience one of Australia's favourite cultures amongst crowd free scenic beaches in small friendly groups. You can learn to surf on one of the Worlds most famous stretches of coastline, the Great Ocean Road. We offer everything from 2 hour lessons around Torquay, Ocean Grove and Anglesea areas as well as further down the Great Ocean Road. Our 1 - 10 day learn to surf tours also including FREE transport from Melbourne. For our full day surf tours lunch and afternoon refreshments are included. Our multiple day tours also include breakfast and accommodation so all you need to worry about is your new obsession for surfing!

2. Torquay Surfing Academy

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Torquay Surfing Academy

Torquay Surfing Academy. We offer surfing lessons for all ages and abilities! Lessons held around Torquay and the Surf Coast daily. Surfboard hire also available, as well as body boards, wetsuits, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards and bikes. Contact us today!

3. Epic Surf School

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Welcome to Epic Surf School! Aloha! Epic Surf School, established in 2012, is the new destination for surf lessons and coaching. We specialise in small groups and private lessons. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced surfer wishing to improve, Epic Surf School has it covered. We tailor our lessons to your needs and skill level. Lessons start from as little as $60.

4. Go Ride A Wave Torquay

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Go Ride A Wave Torquay

Go Ride A Wave Torquay is the most well known location of Australia's favourite surf school who provide 2 hour surfing lessons for beginners every day from $65 for kids under 18 and $75 for adults. We also provide surfboards bodyboards and wetsuits for hire and have all the equipment you need for the beach available for sale from our shop which is the closest shop to the Torquay beach.

5. Honu Honi Surf And Yoga Camp

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Honu Honi Surf And Yoga Camp

Honu Honi Surf and Yoga Camp is a place to have fun, relax and fill up on good vibes! We have yoga, surf, food and music on tap for you to enjoy. Learn to surf with us amongst the incredible scenery of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

6. Southern Exposure

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Southern Exposure

Regarded as a leader in adventure education and nature based tourism Southern Exposure offers a host of programs such as Surf School, Mt Biking & Kayaking, event managers the Run Forrest Trail Run and provides camp logistics to 250 schools & universities across the country. For the past 19 years, Southern Exposure has been recognised for its expertise in conducting Surf School, Sea Kayaking and Mountain Biking activities on the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road Region. We conduct the activities in accordance with the license conditions, ensuring the wellbeing of our clients is an absolute priority. We implement a broader educational framework, which imparts a sense of responsibility and accountability to our clients and employees when in the natural environment and visiting the Surf Coast & Great Ocean Road regions. In 2012 Southern Exposure became Eco-Tourism Australia Certified. As a leading outdoor adventure company we are committed to minimise the impact of our operations on the environment. Our team of highly trained professionals are recognised across the industry for their expertise in the areas of Surf School, Kayaking and Mountain Biking. In 2012 Southern Exposure established the Run Forrest Trail Run in the Otway Ranges town of Forrest. This event brings approximately 3,500 people to this small community over the June long weekend and is one of the major contributors to economic growth of the town at present. Southern Exposure Pty Ltd was established in 1997 and is owned by Bindy & Mick Sheehan. This year Southern Exposure will organise Adventure Education & Nature Based Tourism Programs for more than 15,000 clients from Australia and internationally.

7. SeaEarth Adventures

SeaEarth Adventures are based on Victoria's beautiful Surfcoast (Start of the Great Ocean Road)We have introduced many thousands of people to the exciting recreational activities of surfing, mountain biking, surf kayaking, coastal walks, hikes ,rock-climbing and abseiling. Learn to surf at Torquay, Anglesea and Ocean Grove. What adventure has your name on it?

8. SeaEarth Adventures

SeaEarth Adventures

Adult Learn to surf classes are run at Torquay, Anglesea , Ocean Grove, Pt Addis & Urquharts Bluff. - Fantastic fun! - Fully qualified instructors/lifeguards, first aid, WWC Cards. - Super safe! - Any age between 7 and 70 - G Board soft surfboards used with various sizes - Full & short length wetsuits available - Max 1:8 instructor/surfer ratio We provide specialised soft surfboards called G Boards, body boards and a choice of steamers (full length wetsuits) or spring suits (short arms and legs) according to the season. Hoods and boots are also available for the cooler months. Our surfboards are very stable and buoyant and ideal for beginners. They are extremely safe with no hard surfaces or sharp fins - great for boosting your confidence! We have boards in different sizes ranging from 7'6" to 9' to match your size and ability. No prior knowledge is necessary, although you should be confident in the water and able to swim at least fifty metres without assistance. SeaEarth Adventures runs programs for corporate groups, youth groups, schools, tertiary institutions and the general public. Activities include surfing, sit on top kayaking, snorkeling, mountain bike tours, team building and initiative programs, rock climbing and abseiling, adventure races, expeditions, marine and bush environmental education programs. Activities can vary from a one hour private surf lesson to a multi-day corporate adventure program. We cater for all ages and requirements, including groups with special needs. All programs are specifically tailored to the client’s requirements to best achieve your aims. We are a mobile operation, able to run programs at a wide range of venues throughout Victoria. We handle all facets of program organisation including the provision of specialist equipment, qualified instructors and facilitators, first aid, insurance, permits, etc. A range of accommodation and conference centres can also be recommended if required.

9. Torquay Back Beach

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