Surfy Santa is coming to Torquay and Lorne Visitor Information Centres
Published on 28 November 2025
Santa Claus is coming to Torquay and Lorne Visitor Information Centre – and he’s bringing his surfboard!
Anyone can some along and take their own free photo with Surfy Santa:
- Torquay Visitor Info Centre: 10am-1pm Saturday 6 December - includes Torquay Library Family Fun Day with craft, games and more.
- Lorne Visitor Info Centre: 10am-1pm Saturday 13 December.
Kids can also add their artistic talent to a giant colouring wall.
There’ll be free facepainting for kids too.
Kids can also drop their letter off for Santa up until 18 December at the Torquay and Lorne Visitor Info Centres to get a reply by Christmas.
“Everyone is invited to come along, see Santa and get into the spirit of the season,” Mayor Cr Libby Stapleton said.
“You can use your phone to get a free photo with Santa and enjoy all the festive activities happening at our Visitor Information Centres. We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of people through the doors.”
There will be a tripod set up for phones and staff ready to take the photos.
Santa will also be making an appearance at community carols across the shire, plus he’ll visit the Anglesea shopping strip 3pm-4pm on Friday 19 December, along with roving carollers.
Find out all about things festive in the shire at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/SurfCoastSpirit, including:
Community carols and events
See the list of community carols and festive events in Council’s event guide.
Christmas lights map
Looking for the best Christmas house lights? Check out the interactive Christmas lights map – and add your home.
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Share how you’re getting into the spirit - Surf Coast and hinterland style. Post photos of your decorations, celebrations and festive pets! Tag Surf Coast Shire Council on Facebook and @SurfCoastShire on Instagram - and use the hashtag #SurfCoastSpirit - for your chance to win one of two $100 local prizes!