Visitor Information

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Accredited Visitor Information Centres

There are two accredited Visitor Information Centres (VIC) in the Surf Coast region and a total of seven in the Geelong Otway region.

A full-time co-ordinator manages the day to day operation of each VIC. We encourage you to make contact with your local VIC to understand how it operates and the opportunities available to you.

An Accredited VIC handle all types of tourism enquiries from things to see and do, special events, itinerary planning and accommodation referrals.

An accredited VIC is identified though the blue& yellow ‘i’ symbol. Centres have been assessed and met all requirements by the Better Business Tourism Accreditation Program. Accredited VICs are open 9am-5pm, seven days a week, with trained staff and car-parking facilities.



Torquay
Surfworld Museum, 
off Surfcoast Highway, 
Beach Road 
Telephone:
03 5261 4219 or 1300 614 219
Email: torquayvic@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Lorne
Visitor Information Centre
15 Mountjoy Parade, 

Telephone:
03 5289 1152  or 1300 891 152
Email: lornevic@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Satellite Visitor Centres
There are two non-accredited Satellite Visitor Centres located within the Surf Coast Shire. Run solely by volunteers, these information outlets can provide local advice on things to see and do within the township.

Anglesea
Opposite Anglesea Shopping Centre
15 Cameron Road Anglesea
Open 7 days 10am to 4pm

Winchelsea
1A Willis Street,Winchelsea
Open Friday 1pm - 4pm
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am -4pm
Open public holidays (except Christmas Day)


Destination Website - www.visitsurfcoast.com

Great Ocean Road Driving Tips

The Great Ocean Road is one of the major tourism icons in Australia.

The Torquay Golf Club marks the official start of the Great Ocean Road and the Surf Coast region is home to some of the most spectacular scenery along this world renowned ocean drive including Bells Beach, the home of Australian surfing.

For more information on touring the region, go to www.visitsurfcoast.com

Take your time and make the moment last!

A Brochure outlining Safe Driving Tips for travelling along the Great Ocean Road

Surf Coast Maps

Maps are available to download as PDF files for the following locations:

Surf Coast Tourism Fact Sheets

For suggestions on accomodation, places to eat and things to see and do while you're staying on the Surf Coast, there are a series of Fact Sheets have been developed to help you get the most out of your stay.