Torquay accommodation from NZ$120

The Whitesbeach Guesthouse and Wyndham Resort Torquay are recommended options if you plan on visiting the Surf World Museum while you are in Torquay and want to stay nearby.

The Mercure Hotel Geelong is situated 18 kilometres away from the main part of Torquay. Another accommodation option is the Novotel Geelong, which can be found 19 kilometres away. The Best Western Admiralty Motor Inn, as well as the Comfort Inn Bay City, are some other places to stay around Torquay.

If you've still got energy left, you should travel to other parts of Southwest Victoria. Visit the history museums and lighthouses in Southwest Victoria, and also admire the region's lovely beaches, lakes, cliffs and rolling hills. In this section of Australia, energetic types can also enjoy mountain biking.

45 kilometres away from Torquay you will find Lorne, where you can visit the Teddy's Lookout and Lorne Country Club. Should you wish to spend a night or two in Lorne, check out the room rates at the Sandridge Motel and Comfort Inn Lorne Bay View. Or, you could consider staying in Apollo Bay, 75 kilometres to the southwest of Torquay, where you can pick from the Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge. While in Apollo Bay, make sure you visit the Great Otway National Park and Apollo Bay Harbour.

Are you a crazy sports nut? Enjoy your passion by visiting Melbourne Cricket Ground, 80 kilometres to the northeast of Torquay. The Hotel Barkly - Hostel and the Apartments Ink are both good options if you want to get into it.

Tullamarine Airport is the nearest preferred airport for flying into and leaving Torquay and is 85 kilometres drive from the centre of town. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre or the Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport.