Guidebook for Jan Juc
Food Scene
Bistro Meals available as well as fine dining, there is also a Day Spa in there if you need a relax. Need to check out the RACV website for details. Nice spot for a coffee too, overlooking the golf course.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RACV Torquay Resort
1 Great Ocean RdBistro Meals available as well as fine dining, there is also a Day Spa in there if you need a relax. Need to check out the RACV website for details. Nice spot for a coffee too, overlooking the golf course.
My favourite morning coffee! This is where I hang out of a weekday morning if I am around. So if you spot me please say hello!
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Torquay Larder
5 Gilbert StMy favourite morning coffee! This is where I hang out of a weekday morning if I am around. So if you spot me please say hello!
Breakfast, Lunch & Great Coffee.....this is where the locals hang! I believe they have started opening for dinner but it is a bit sporadic so you would need to check if they are open.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueBreakfast, Lunch & Great Coffee.....this is where the locals hang! I believe they have started opening for dinner but it is a bit sporadic so you would need to check if they are open.
Great Hamburgers! Good for families or just if you want a quick bite. Generally younger crew hang out there too.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bottle of Milk
52 Mountjoy ParadeGreat Hamburgers! Good for families or just if you want a quick bite. Generally younger crew hang out there too.
For all your Wholefood needs! Has a beautiful Wholefood Cafe within.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfcoast Wholefoods
41 Bristol RdFor all your Wholefood needs! Has a beautiful Wholefood Cafe within.
Now known as Bells Beach Hotel...Great pub food & kid friendly with an indoor playroom. Bookings recommended during School Holidays.
Pabs Tavern
3 Stuart AvenueNow known as Bells Beach Hotel...Great pub food & kid friendly with an indoor playroom. Bookings recommended during School Holidays.
You always need to know where the Fish & Chip shop is!
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Torquay Fish & Chips Shop
34 Gilbert StYou always need to know where the Fish & Chip shop is!
I haven't eaten here in years but you need to know it's here.
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Jan Juc Fish and Chips
2 Stuart AveI haven't eaten here in years but you need to know it's here.
Delicious gourmet pizzas, have a desert pizza menu for something a little different.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cave Wood Fired Pizza
20 Princes TerraceDelicious gourmet pizzas, have a desert pizza menu for something a little different.
Fish & Chips available, but also one of the only places to buy Seafood.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flippin Fresh
33 Surf Coast HwyFish & Chips available, but also one of the only places to buy Seafood.
Nice wine Shop when you want something different from the supermarket brands. Local Wines & beers available here. They are friendly and will more than happy to give you advice.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corks Crew Cellars
5 Bristol RdNice wine Shop when you want something different from the supermarket brands. Local Wines & beers available here. They are friendly and will more than happy to give you advice.
Every Saturday Morning, 8am - 1pm. Local produce.
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Torquay Farmers' Market
Every Saturday Morning, 8am - 1pm. Local produce.
This is the place to go if you love red wine & a steak. The pork ribs are devine!
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Squire's Loft
15 Bell StThis is the place to go if you love red wine & a steak. The pork ribs are devine!
Torquay Pub......Bistro has a kids playground with the usual kids menu. Haven't been in the bar in years. I prefer the meals at Jan Juc's Bells Beach Hotel. (Called Pab's in the Airbnb guide book!)
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay Hotel Motel
36 Bell StTorquay Pub......Bistro has a kids playground with the usual kids menu. Haven't been in the bar in years. I prefer the meals at Jan Juc's Bells Beach Hotel. (Called Pab's in the Airbnb guide book!)
Nice spot for coffee and breakfast.....if you can get in. Often quite crowded. I suppose that is quite a good recommendation in itself!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pond Cafe
39 The EsplanadeNice spot for coffee and breakfast.....if you can get in. Often quite crowded. I suppose that is quite a good recommendation in itself!
Just in case you feel like a treat. Beautiful sponges! Not too far away but if you happen to be driving past.......
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshwater Creek Cakes
650 Anglesea RdJust in case you feel like a treat. Beautiful sponges! Not too far away but if you happen to be driving past.......
Nice spot overlooking the front beach at Torquay. Good place for a drink & some nibbles or dinner as well. Live music on a Sunday afternoon.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frontbeach Taphouse & Restaurant
16 The EsplanadeNice spot overlooking the front beach at Torquay. Good place for a drink & some nibbles or dinner as well. Live music on a Sunday afternoon.
Have a nice menu, we often will go there for lunch after a morning on the beach. It is upstairs so enter via the stairs, it is called Bar 61.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boardriders Torquay
61 Surf Coast HwyHave a nice menu, we often will go there for lunch after a morning on the beach. It is upstairs so enter via the stairs, it is called Bar 61.
Entertainment & Activities
Go Ride A Wave Torquay
15 Bell StSurfboard Hire & Lessons
The Park Geelong
402 Thompson RdFor your skateboarding children!
If the weather is a little dicey maybe take the kids in here. Parents can have a coffee & relax while the kids either bounce or climb their way for an hour or so.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supatramp Geelong
174 Torquay RdIf the weather is a little dicey maybe take the kids in here. Parents can have a coffee & relax while the kids either bounce or climb their way for an hour or so.
Closest Movie theatre to Torquay. Located within the Waurn Ponds Shopping complex.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Cinemas
Princes HighwayClosest Movie theatre to Torquay. Located within the Waurn Ponds Shopping complex.
Movie Theatre in Geelong. Parking can be a pain during the day.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Cinemas
194-200 Ryrie StMovie Theatre in Geelong. Parking can be a pain during the day.
Australian Wildlife. They do a wonderful job of looking after injured animals but also provide an avenue for education. Approx 30min drive away.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
170-200 Taits RdAustralian Wildlife. They do a wonderful job of looking after injured animals but also provide an avenue for education. Approx 30min drive away.
Essentials
Supermarket has underground carpark if it is a bit wet.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coles Torquay
41 Bristol RdSupermarket has underground carpark if it is a bit wet.
Australia Post - Torquay Post Shop
23 Pearl StJust in case you need to know where it is.
Ryans IGA Torquay
9 Gilbert StGreat range of Gluten Free Food
Choice Medical
94 Surf Coast HwyPeach's is a great shop for fresh fruit, vegetables and local produce.....from quality meats, quick meals & beautiful cheeses & Zeally Bay Sourdough bread. Has just about everything you need. Do yourself a favour and grab some Meredith Goats Cheese, yum.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast HwyPeach's is a great shop for fresh fruit, vegetables and local produce.....from quality meats, quick meals & beautiful cheeses & Zeally Bay Sourdough bread. Has just about everything you need. Do yourself a favour and grab some Meredith Goats Cheese, yum.
If you are finding it hard to get a park, which you will over January there is also a new Woolworths which has opened up in Torquay Nth. May be worth the drive. It is situated on the corner of Merrijig Dve & Fisher St. Out near the Shire Offices as you enter into town from the Geelong direction.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolworths Torquay
Walker StreetIf you are finding it hard to get a park, which you will over January there is also a new Woolworths which has opened up in Torquay Nth. May be worth the drive. It is situated on the corner of Merrijig Dve & Fisher St. Out near the Shire Offices as you enter into town from the Geelong direction.
Public Hospital Emergency Department! You never know!
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Geelong Hospital station
Public Hospital Emergency Department! You never know!
Arts & Culture
Right near Torquay Visitor Information Centre. I couldn't tag it but very handy to know!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay Library
Right near Torquay Visitor Information Centre. I couldn't tag it but very handy to know!
History of Surfing both on the Surfcoast and Australia. Also contains the Visitor Information Centre.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Australian National Surfing Museum
77 Beach RdHistory of Surfing both on the Surfcoast and Australia. Also contains the Visitor Information Centre.
This place has a bit of everything. Might be fun to drop into if you were going into Geelong.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
410 Surf Coast HwyThis place has a bit of everything. Might be fun to drop into if you were going into Geelong.
Shopping
This is the main street in Torquay where you will find many coffee shops, clothing shops, newsagency, real estate agents etc. There are quite a few shops to mosey around in
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gilbert Street
Gilbert StreetThis is the main street in Torquay where you will find many coffee shops, clothing shops, newsagency, real estate agents etc. There are quite a few shops to mosey around in
Kmart Waurn Ponds
199 Pioneer RdJust in case you need stuff!
Target Waurn Ponds
Princes HighwayJust so you know it's here.
Largest Shopping Centre closest to Torquay. Many different shops.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Geelong
95 Malop StLargest Shopping Centre closest to Torquay. Many different shops.
There are quite a few Seconds shop down Baines Cres, always worth a look.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baines Beach Surf Seconds Torquay
16 Baines CresThere are quite a few Seconds shop down Baines Cres, always worth a look.
Parks & Nature
Cosy for a reason. The perfect beach for your little kids. It is generally nice and protected with smaller waves to play in. If the surf is big at Jan Juc or Torquay this can sometimes produce a fun smaller wave for the kids.
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Cosy Corner Beach
Cosy for a reason. The perfect beach for your little kids. It is generally nice and protected with smaller waves to play in. If the surf is big at Jan Juc or Torquay this can sometimes produce a fun smaller wave for the kids.
Surf Schools teach here. From Dec-March this is one of our patrolled beaches. Patrols are on every weekend & public holidays. With Lifeguards present every week day through January. If you walk towards Jan Juc Beach you will find a walking track that takes you through to Torquay Back Beach. Nice walk & again great views.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club
Surf Beach DriveSurf Schools teach here. From Dec-March this is one of our patrolled beaches. Patrols are on every weekend & public holidays. With Lifeguards present every week day through January. If you walk towards Jan Juc Beach you will find a walking track that takes you through to Torquay Back Beach. Nice walk & again great views.
My Beach!! This is the patrolled beach closest to the house. From Dec - March, Surf Life Saving Patrols are on every weekend & public holidays. With Lifeguards present every week day through January. You are literally 500m from our house to the surf beach. Go for a walk & enjoy the view! If you see the flag up it means the bar is open. More than welcome to come down and enjoy the million dollar view.
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Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club
10 Clubhouse RdMy Beach!! This is the patrolled beach closest to the house. From Dec - March, Surf Life Saving Patrols are on every weekend & public holidays. With Lifeguards present every week day through January. You are literally 500m from our house to the surf beach. Go for a walk & enjoy the view! If you see the flag up it means the bar is open. More than welcome to come down and enjoy the million dollar view.
Nice little beach with Bomboras Kiosk to grab a coffee & bite to eat. Warning in the off-season this is also a dog friendly beach so not the place to go if you dislike dogs.
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Fisherman's Beach
The EsplanadeNice little beach with Bomboras Kiosk to grab a coffee & bite to eat. Warning in the off-season this is also a dog friendly beach so not the place to go if you dislike dogs.
There are normally ducks in the pond and an abundance of bird life in the trees. Nice spot to wander around with the kids to investigate nature!
Taylor Park
There are normally ducks in the pond and an abundance of bird life in the trees. Nice spot to wander around with the kids to investigate nature!
Sightseeing
Bells Beach
Iconic Surfing Spot!!