Emma's Guidebook
Coffee legends
This cafe is the best in Torquay. Not just for the perfect coffee but because the staff are absolute legends. If you’re in Torquay be sure to pop in (not open Sunday’s)
21 locals recommend
Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills WayThis cafe is the best in Torquay. Not just for the perfect coffee but because the staff are absolute legends. If you’re in Torquay be sure to pop in (not open Sunday’s)
This is a great place for yummy lunch, snacks, coffee and is a whole foods store so you can grab supplies if you need and relax out the front in the sun.
9 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road Wellness
11 Inverlochy StThis is a great place for yummy lunch, snacks, coffee and is a whole foods store so you can grab supplies if you need and relax out the front in the sun.
Bike trails
I work here once a week! I love my bike shop and our community of bike riders . It’s a small place but if you need some bike supplies or some advice on where to find the best local trails pop in and say g’day.
Bike Matters
6B Baines CresI work here once a week! I love my bike shop and our community of bike riders . It’s a small place but if you need some bike supplies or some advice on where to find the best local trails pop in and say g’day.
Food scene
Aireys Pub
45 Great Ocean RdGreat outdoor spaces and meals are good.
The Coast Restaurant
105 Great Ocean RdFiner dining but still relaxed. Lovely space
Amazing food, wine and hospitality. They also don’t mind if you bring your well behaved dog and sit on one of the outside tables
71 locals recommend
A La Grecque
60 Great Ocean RdAmazing food, wine and hospitality. They also don’t mind if you bring your well behaved dog and sit on one of the outside tables
Anglesea Fish and Chips
83 Great Ocean RdClassic fish and chips. Solid.
Fish By Moonlite
89 Great Ocean RdAnother great place if you like fish
Gelato Gelato
Ocean RoadGreat gelato
Great place for a meal with a view on a summer evening
17 locals recommend
Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
100 Great Ocean RdGreat place for a meal with a view on a summer evening
Fantastic Mexican. Can be hard to find but I’d tucked behind the surf shops near a back car park.
Perla Tacos
Fantastic Mexican. Can be hard to find but I’d tucked behind the surf shops near a back car park.
A great stop for cakes and pastries/pies on your way to Anglesea.
10 locals recommend
Freshwater Creek Cakes
650 Anglesea RdA great stop for cakes and pastries/pies on your way to Anglesea.
Mortadeli
Cute little cafe in the back streets of Torquay.
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueGreat cafe if you’re heading to Juc for a day trip
The Captain of Aireys
81 Great Ocean RdGreat pizza!
Fantastic food, beer, hospitality and gifts if you’re heading out in the Otways
7 locals recommend
The Store Deans Marsh
1419 Birregurra-Deans Marsh RdFantastic food, beer, hospitality and gifts if you’re heading out in the Otways
Beaches
A lovely family friendly beach with gentle surf.
Point Roadknight
Urquhart Bluff
710 Great Ocean RoadGood for surfing
Guvvos Beach
Surf spot
Playground
A nice playground within the wetlands
Inverlochy Playground
River Reserve RoadAnglesea Bike Park
68 Camp RdGreat for young kids and adults to play on bikes!
Sightseeing
Jarosite Mine
Great walking and cycling in the basin. You can do a walk to Point Addis