The Hotel: Wyndham Resort Torquay

Placed opposite Zeally Bay at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Wyndham Resort Torquay hosts families and couples looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of their city lives. Boasting panoramic beach views and a range of accommodation choices, the resort acts as an ideal respite with its indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa pool, BBQ area, gym and tennis court. Less than 1.5 hours from Melbourne, 25 minutes from Geelong, and just 10-minutes to the world-famous surfing destination of Bells Beach, Wyndham Resort Torquay is ideally positioned to offer visitors from far and wide a taste of Victoria’s cruisey surf culture, major cities, and the scenery of the Great Ocean Road.

Guests unwind in a choice of elegantly appointed rooms and apartments, all air-conditioned and featuring light colour tones. Rooms come equipped with an array of amenities, from coffee makers and fridges to flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Families are invited to spend a relaxing break in spacious modern-style apartments that boast fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms with bathtubs and come decorated in dark wood furnishings. Guests can also enjoy balconies overlooking the garden. 

Room Details

King Room

• Bed size/type: one king bed
• Standard/maximum occupancy: Two people
• Air conditioning, flat screen television, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone with voicemail, work desk with lamp, bathroom

One-Bedroom Apartment

• Bed size/type: one king bed and one sofa bed
• Standard occupancy: Two adults 
• Maximum occupancy: Two adults and two children under 12 years old
• DVD hire, Air conditioning, flat screen television, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone with voicemail, work desk with lamp, kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath, balcony

The Area: Torquay, VIC

Famous for its spectacular surf breaks and picturesque shores with wide grassy knolls and large shady trees, beachfront Torquay is a much-loved gem along the majestic Great Ocean Road. Famed as Victoria’s surfing capital, the resort town captures the spirit of Aussie surf culture, but also surprises and delights visitors with its buzzing atmosphere, stunning coastal walks and quaint township with shops, cafés and restaurants. 

Torquay is just a two-hour drive from the heart of Melbourne, with dual lane highways which are clearly signposted. Avalon Airport is close by and operates services from most Australian cities, and there is a V/Line train service also operating. Although population is at its largest during summer, the bustling tourist centre is a hive of activity all year round

Soak up true blue Aussie surf culture and catch some waves at Bells Beach, famed as the home of the Rip Curl Pro, or head across the road to Whites Beach and take in the spectacular views along the Surf Coast Walk. Head down to Torquay’s bustling centre and visit the many cafés and restaurants, or head to the Torquay Central shopping centre, a shopaholic’s dream. Indulge inner-romantics with a windswept horse ride along the beach or through the bush, which can be arranged at reception, or visit the famous Surfworld Museum for a dose of surf history.