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5 of the best coffee spots in Torquay

June 9, 2023

Coffee Community Food and Drink People Things to do Tips Uncategorized

When you’re new to an area or passing through, knowing where to get your caffeine fix (and not just any old coffee but a decent brew) can be a real challenge. #coffeeislife #thestuggleisreal. Fortunately, we’re spoilt for choice in Torquay.  We asked our team of in-house coffee connoisseurs where to find the best coffee in […]

Surf Coast Live Local | Winter ‘Staycation’ Guide

June 26, 2020

Community Food and Drink Health and wellness Surfing Things to do Uncategorized

It’s that time of year again when many of us are thinking about visiting some place warm to escape the Victorian winter for a couple of weeks. Except that, well — it’s oh-so-very-different thanks to COVID-19. So, we have pulled together a selection of ways that you can still treat yourself to a nice little […]

Local View | Best Places To Eat & Drink on The Esplanade, Torquay

July 30, 2019

Food and Drink Things to do Uncategorized

Set on the idyllic Esplanade Beach, with sweeping views of the ocean and Torquay’s famous Norfolk Pines, this stretch of seaside offers some of our best dining experiences, whatever the season, no matter the reason… So take a stroll along the Esplanade, and in less than a kilometre you’ll discover nine of the Surf Coast’s […]

Local View | Turn Up The Heat!

June 26, 2019

Food and Drink Health and wellness Things to do

There are great places to eat, drink and play on the Surf Coast in the Victorian winter. Embrace the cooler season’s call with cosy textures in your home and activities to warm your bones. There are cosy venues to explore and big, comforting flavours to nourish you at home or away… Home is where the […]

Local View | Beer O’Clock

May 14, 2019

Events Food and Drink Uncategorized

There’s a boom of craft breweries sweeping the country, as beer drinkers explore unique flavours from smaller brewers instead of beverages from the corporate giants. Typically only producing small batch beer compared to the large corporate operators, a micro, or craft, brewery is generally characterised by their emphasis on flavour, quality and brewing technique. From […]

Living a Summer on our Surf Coast

January 10, 2019

Community Food and Drink Surfing

Relaxing on the Surf Coast after the busy Christmas and New Year period offers a multitude of options to locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re staying in a house by the sea, a luxurious hotel room, or enjoying a stint of camping in the area, we encourage everyone to try a new activity this summer. […]

Christmas gifts with a Surf Coast twist 2016!

December 11, 2016

Art Community Food and Drink

  It’s no secret that the Surf Coast is bursting with creative talent and entrepreneurial spirit. With so many incredible local businesses in Torquay, it’s not hard to fill the base of your Christmas tree with gifts designed and created by a local. Whether it’s a small gift for your child’s teacher, or a more […]

The sweet stuff about a Surf Coast Christmas

December 8, 2016

Food and Drink

How lucky we are to spend Christmas day on the Surf Coast! Whether that means a surf or a swim before the family lunch, or a walk along the beach at Torquay or Jan Juc with your family, Christmas in Torquay has a distinctively relaxed vibe. It’s the height of summer, so many will forego […]