Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park is the perfect coastal holiday destination to relax, explore and create lasting memories. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, this beachfront caravan park sits at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, with the Torquay Surf Beach right on your doorstep - ideal for a weekend getaway, nature escape, or overnight stay. 

Located just steps from the Torquay Back Beach and Spring Creek, the park offers a range of Great Ocean Road accommodation, including cabins, glamping tents and pods, and powered and unpowered campsites to suit all budgets and needs. If you are travelling the Great Ocean Road with a pet, dogs are welcome on select dog-friendly campsites on a seasonal basis.

Torquay is a playground for all ages, and Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park has plenty to keep the whole family year-round. Enjoy an indoor games room, outdoor jumping pillow and direct access t the beach. As the only beachfront caravan park in Torquay, the park is superbly positioned within walking distance of local cafés, restaurants, shops, and surf culture.

When you stay at our Great Ocean Road Parks, your camping fees not only go into maintaining the campground, they are also reinvested back into the magnificent Great Ocean Road coastline in which you are staying. Your fees will go towards maintaining a wide range of public facilities, assets and infrastructure and vital coastal projects that protect and preserve the stunning Great Ocean Road coastline for future generations.

Looking for more inspiration? Read our Blog for the top things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road, including hidden gems, scenic lookouts and local food stops, whether you’re travelling with kids, with dogs, solo or by season.

Top Things to Do in Torquay on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Torquay equals fun, adventure and freedom. The popular holiday haven offers the best of the beach and is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Torquay is a hive of activity all year round with adventure looming around every corner. Torquay is spoiled for choice when it comes to world-class beaches and is considered the surf capital of Australia.

Here are the top things to do in Torquay:

Popular Things to Do in Torquay

Outdoor & Beach Activities

• Swim or stroll Torquay Beach or Point Impossible Beach
• Learn to surf at Torquay Surf Academy
• Surf the famous Bells Beach
• Snorkel at Point Danger Maine Sanctuary
• Discover rockpools along the coastline
• Sunset views along the Torquay coastline
• Spot wildlife and native birds including kangaroos around Torquay

Scenic Walks & Nature Experiences

• Point Addis National Marine Park - spectacular scenery with wide sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and rocky reefs.
• Point Danger Marine Sanctuary - ideal for snorkelling and exploring the diverse marine life at low tide.
• Surf Coast Walk - coastal cliffs, wildflower patches and sea breezes.
• Maits Rest Rainforest Walk – a short boardwalk through ancient rainforest and towering myrtle beech trees.
• Great Otway National Park - explore spectacular rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife
• Californian Redwoods at Beech Forest - walk beneath towering Californian redwoods
• Lake Elizabeth - a tranquil lake that is a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, with the chance to spot a platypus.

Scenic Lookouts & Waterfall

• Take in panoramic views at Rocky Point Lookout, Point Danger Lookout, Jan Juc Lookout
• Visit nearby waterfalls including Carrawong Falls, Sheoak Falls and Erskine Falls

Iconic Great Ocean Road Attractions

Base yourself in Torquay and take a two-hour scenic drive to explore the dramatic coastline of Port Campbell National Park and Bay of Islands Coastal Park, home to some of the most spectacular rock formations along the Great Ocean Road, including:

• Twelve Apostles
• Loch Ard Gorge
• London Arch (previously London Bridge)
• Gibson Steps
• The Grotto
• Bay of Islands
• Childers Cove

Family-Friendly Attractions

• Spring Creek Horserides
• Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre
• Australian National Surfing Museum
• Anglesea Bike Park
• Kennett River Glow-worm Walk
• Wildlife Wonders
• Live Wire Park
• Otway Fly Treetops Adventures

Food & Local Experiences

• Have a drink at one of local brewhouses
• Have a bite to eat with a view at one of the cafes along the Esplanade
• Dinner & drinks at Torquay Hotel
• Sweet treats at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
• Shopping at the surf stores and outlets

Historic Landmark

• Cape Otway Lightstation

Where to stay

Stay alongside Spring Creek and Torquay Beach at Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park, offering cabins, glamping and campsites in a laid-back coastal setting but close to cafes and restaurants.

Looking for more inspiration?

Read our Blog for the top things to see and do along the Great Ocean Road, including hidden gems, scenic lookouts and local food stops, whether you’re travelling with kids, with dogs, solo or by season.

Nearby Towns to Explore

• Anglesea – family-friendly coastal town with river, rainforest and kangaroos
• Lorne – vibrant seaside town with waterfalls and rainforest walks
• Wye River – dramatic ocean views and a popular pub stop.
• Kennett River - wildlife, rainforest walks and sweeping ocean views