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frothing
Back Beach
during summer. Famous surf beaches include nearby Jan Juc, Winki
Pop and, of course, Bells Beach.
Surf World Museum
(
www.surfworld.com.au
;
Surf City Plaza; adult/child/family $12/8/30; 9am-5pm)
The perfect starting point
for those embarking on a surfing safari, this well-curated museum pays homage to Aus-
tralian surfing: from Simon Anderson's ground-breaking 1981 thruster to Mark Richard's
board collection and, most notably, Australia's Surfing Hall of Fame. It's full of great
memorabilia (including Duke Kahanamoku's wooden longboard), videos and displays on
surfing culture in the 1960s to '80s.
MUSEUM
Surf Schools
Several companies based in Torquay will help you learn how to surf, offering two-hour
lessons from around $60.
Great Ocean Road Surf Tours
( 1800 787 353;
www.gorsurftours.com.au
; 106
Surf Coast Hwy)
has multiday surf trips down the coast from $295, including accommodation
in Torquay and transport from Melbourne. Other reputable companies include
Go Ride A
Wave
(
SURFING
Academy
(
03-5261 2241;
www.westcoastsurfschool.com
; 2hr lesson $55)
.
Tiger Moth World
Adventure Park
( 03-5261 5100;
www.tigermothworld.com
; 325 Blackgate Rd; 15min flights per person from $75, min 2 people;
10am-5pm Wed-Mon)
Strap on your goggles and hop into a Tiger Moth for a coastal joy
flight. It also has a giant play park and skydiving for thrillseekers.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
Sleeping
Bells Beach Backpackers
( 03-5261 4029;
www.bellsbeachbackpackers.com.au
; 51-53 Surfcoast Hwy; dm/d $26/80; )
On the
main highway, this friendly backpackers does a great job of fitting into the fabric of this
surf town with board hire, daily surf reports and a good collection of surf vids. Its basic
rooms are clean and in good nick.
HOSTEL
$
Torquay Foreshore
