The Great Ocean Road Womens Surf Festival is an all inclusive surfing festival celebrating everything about women’s surfing. Held at Lorne on Gadubanud Country, the festival will provide opportunities for surfers from all backgrounds and experience to come together and celebrate their love for surfing and the ocean. This event is free to come, watch…

The Torquay Triathlon is being hosted by HAI Events in collaboration with Triathlon Victoria. The Torquay Tri is being held on the picturesque Esplanade of Torquay and is perfect for everyone from beginners and elites through to those looking to tick off a bucket list triathlon. It will be a fun event for all abilities…

Watch the world’s best longboarders in action! The 2026 Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic will be the second stop on the WSL Longboard Tour, from December 2 to 6. This action-packed event will showcase top-tier longboarders battling it out at a location that has been hosting professional surfing events for over sixty years and is the…

A super groovy night trail run along the Surf Coast Walk. A funky run from Point Addis to Torquay where it’s as much about the glow, the funk fashion, and the retro tunes as it is about the trail running. Oh, and the unicorns….. Distances: 21km, 13km and 5km day or night. Sign up today…

A  much-loved summer tradition on the Surf Coast, held on the Point Roadknight beach. This is a family swim and there is a distance for everyone. The event consists of four event categories: Kid’s Dash (7-9 years 200m wade/swim & 300m 10 -12 years swim) 400m Open Dash 600m Swim 1.2km (in 10-yearly categories from…

Pick your danger length! The Danger Swim Series is an ocean swim event held inside Point Danger (a.k.a. Cosy Corner) on Torquay Front Beach and has been a major fundraising event for the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club since 1999. The swim is one of the largest open water swim events in Australia and offers a…

A welcoming event for all ages and abilities. The Tim Gates Classic is a great way to challenge your summer fitness over your preferred distance. The event aims to honour the memory of Tim Gates and continue the work Tim did throughout his life by assisting young community members in their quest to further their…

Starting as the Jim Wall “Surfathon” in 1962, named after early club president Jim Wall, this unique event was first created at Torquay SLSC to challenge all round surf and water ability, with an endurance format including  swimming, board, ski paddling and beach running. It is believed to be the first continuous ironman event ever…

The megastars of UCI WorldTour Cycling return to the Surf Coast as part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Held in the lead-up to the elite weekend, the Women’s Surf Coast Classic sets the tone for an unforgettable week of racing. Starting and ending in Torquay, the UCI ProSeries race features rolling terrain,…

Experience the energy, excitement and coastal beauty of the Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in 2027! Set against Victoria’s stunning Surf Coast and Geelong region, this five-day festival of cycling brings together world-class racing and unforgettable community experiences. The action kicks off with the Surf Coast Classic, leading into the elite women’s and…

Held mid-week, the Men’s Surf Coast Classic is a UCI ProSeries fast-paced race from Lorne to Torquay, offering a mix of coastal beauty and tactical racing. In 2025, Tobias Lund Andresen took the win in a thrilling sprint finish. The route includes a challenging inland climb and a high-speed run into Torquay, making it a…

Ride alongside some of Australia’s most iconic beaches! With 3 distances to choose from, there’s a ride to suit all abilities. Family ride – 60km recreational ride Classic ride – 145km original ride Amy’s ride – 204km Location: Elephant Walk, Torquay Foreshore Changed Traffic Conditions. Torquay Foreshore Torquay