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…

Thu 1 Jan Thu 31 Dec
9:00 am 5:00 pm

Dive into the beauty, mystery and quiet wisdom of the sea at ‘Ocean Deep’, a group exhibition celebrating our connection to the ocean through ceramics, jewellery and photography. Featuring ceramics by Mazz Cole, jewellery by Marion Smith and photography by Phil Robbins, ‘Ocean Deep’ brings together three artists inspired by the coast and the creatures…

Thu 27 Aug Sun 13 Sep
11:00 am 4:00 pm

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…

Thu 3 Sep Sun 27 Sep
11:00 am 4:00 pm

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…

Sat 5 Sep Sat 17 Oct

The Surf Coast Century is a spectacular 50km and 100km Ultra Marathon traversing the Surf Coast and iconic Great Ocean Road. Ultra running at its best. Ideal for first timers and experts. Spectacular running on a diverse and achievable course; beaches, wildflowers, cliffs and waterfalls! The course takes runners on an extraordinary journey beneath towering…

Sat 12 Sep
6:00 am 6:00 pm

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…

Sat 12 Sep
8:00 am 12:00 pm

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…

Sat 12 Sep
8:00 am 12:00 pm

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…

Sat 12 Sep
8:30 am 1:00 pm

The Winchelsea Music Season warmly welcomes Celts of the Colony to the historic Globe Theatre for a spring evening music, dance, and storytelling. Local to Winchelsea and Western Victoria, Celts of the Colony are an emerging Celtic folk ensemble devoted to the beauty and preservation of the Gaelic languages through song. Ceilidh Mckinna-Robertson brings Celtic flute, vocals…

Sat 12 Sep
5:00 pm 6:15 pm

Catering to cyclists of all abilities, Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is held on fully closed roads in one of the most picturesque destinations on the planet – the Great Ocean Road. 122km Amy’s Gran Fondo 45km Medio Fondo 90km ‘out and back’ Medio Fondo 3km Family Ride Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo…

Sun 13 Sep

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

Thu 17 Sep Sun 4 Oct
11:00 am 4:00 pm

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…

Sat 19 Sep
8:00 am 12:00 pm