Torquay Accommodation

There are a host of reasons why you should visit Torquay but I suppose its two most famous is that it's home to the world class surf break of Bells Beach and it is located at the start of Australia's famous Great Ocean Road. Every Easter professional surfers from around the world converge on Torquay to compete for the famous Bells Beach trophy. The best surfers in the world all want to take home this coveted crown for Bells is a world class wave and at Easter, with the biggest king tides of the year, the surf at Bells Beach can be huge. If you're staying in Torquay at this time of the year make sure you attend this event. The Great Ocean Road is Australia's Number one tourist destination and it all starts here. Torquay is also home to Rip Curl; the surf company which began it all and if you're interested in the history of surfing you should visit Torquay Surfworld. If you intend to travel the Great Ocean Road make sure you begin your journey with a stay in some Torquay accommodation. Torquay is no longer a sleepy little hamlet; it is home to a vibrant community with services and facilities to the envy of towns much larger in size. Consequently there is a vast array of Torquay accommodation, something to suit all tastes and all budgets. Torquay has long been a favourite destination for family holidays and the caravan park on Torquay back beach has been hosting families for decades. This is a great spot for the kids and adults alike. There is now an ever increasing range of alternative accommodation from bed and breakfasts through cottages and private apartment style accommodation to resort style accommodation such as The Sands Resort which has amenities and location to rival the best resorts in Australia.