Discover the fascinating history of the Bells trophy at the ANSM. Explore the origins of the trophy and how the idea of using a brass bell came about, the history of the place, as well as stories from the trophy makers themselves. With more than a dozen of these iconic trophies on display, you will…

With a career spanning four decades, Linda Judge has established herself as a distinctive voice in Australian contemporary sculpture. A VCA graduate with a Masters from RMIT, Linda divides her time between Melbourne and the Surf Coast, where landscape, place and material continue to inform her practice. With more than twenty solo exhibitions and countless…

Sketch and Scribe Fest is the fun festival that connects you with children’s publishers. Designed for children’s writers and illustrators of all levels – beginner scribblers to published authors/illustrators – wanting to connect and learn from publishers and award-winning experts. There are many development opportunities for writers and artists wanting to pitch their work and…

Make the most of the spring school holidays with a fun-filled family day out at The Chocolateries Great Ocean Road. With free entry, daily opening from 9am–5pm and plenty to see, do, taste and explore, it’s the perfect destination for a delicious day out together. When you arrive, pick up a free Chocolaterie Discovery Map…

Visit Anglesea Art Space for the ‘Sketch & Scribe Festival Illustration Exhibition’, celebrating the magic of childhood through visual storytelling.

Torquay parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run. Every Saturday at 8:00am. Torquay parkrun is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! The run takes place at Fisherman’s Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay. Registration via…

Trebeck Reserve (Winchelsea) parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run or walk. Every Saturday at 8:00am Trebeck Reserve parkrun is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in. We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! No age limits. Kids in pushers are…

Fall in love with local food at the weekly Torquay Farmers Market. Every Saturday 8.30am-1pm This popular weekly market celebrates fresh local foods and artisan produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, artisan cheeses and breads, fresh fish, salami, olive oil, jams, honey, preserves and nuts, as well as delicious treats, locally roasted coffee…

The weekend has been running for more than 50 years and is an opportunity to learn about the Surf Coast’s diverse plants and animals with a wide array of local wildflowers on display. The show attracts visitors from all over Australia as the Anglesea heathlands are of international significance. The proceeds of the show are…

Music, food, art, produce, creative, craft, fun, social. Held on the third Sunday of the month, from September through to April each year, visitors enjoy the friendly, relaxed, coastal vibe. ​The Cowrie Market specialises in quality local art, craft, jewellery, fashion, vintage goods, plants, gifts and produce. All items for sale are environmentally friendly, handmade, homegrown or…

Come along for the ever-popular A Day on the Farm School Holiday Program! We’ll be getting hands-on on the farm, hanging with our animals and learning loads of great skills to help look after our land and planet Common Ground Project is a registered social enterprise and charity, all profits go directly to supporting and…

Australia’s next generation of surfing stars will compete at the inaugural 2026 Bells Beach Junior, held at Bells Beach / Djarrak on September 23–24, 2026. Bringing together the country’s best junior surfers, the event will showcase high performance surfing at one of the world’s most iconic waves. Rated 5,500 points on the Surfing Australia Junior Series, it is…