Emma's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk along Deep Creek bush track to the beach from Bobbie’s Guesthouse. Just turn left done Parkside Cresent and walk all the way down where you’ll hit a dirt road, follow along and you’ll see where you can merge onto the walking track and the road crossing at Fisher Street.
Deep Creek
Walk along Deep Creek bush track to the beach from Bobbie’s Guesthouse. Just turn left done Parkside Cresent and walk all the way down where you’ll hit a dirt road, follow along and you’ll see where you can merge onto the walking track and the road crossing at Fisher Street.
Protected beach, very popular with young families with kids. Can get very busy but is a lovely atmosphere.
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Cosy Corner Beach
Protected beach, very popular with young families with kids. Can get very busy but is a lovely atmosphere.
Our absolute favourite beach for a long walk. Beginner surfer friendly. National Park and nudist beach up the far end. Highly recommend.
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Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkOur absolute favourite beach for a long walk. Beginner surfer friendly. National Park and nudist beach up the far end. Highly recommend.
Whites Beach
Beautiful quieter beach for long walks and dip.
Love Jan Juc for its stunning cliff faces! The walk along the top of the cliffs towards Bells Beach is stunning! Amazing views back towards Torquay with lots of look outs.
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Jan Juc Beach
Love Jan Juc for its stunning cliff faces! The walk along the top of the cliffs towards Bells Beach is stunning! Amazing views back towards Torquay with lots of look outs.
The famous bells beach where the rip curl pro takes place. Watch the surfers from the cliff tops.
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Bells Beach
The famous bells beach where the rip curl pro takes place. Watch the surfers from the cliff tops.
An awesome walk through the back and top of point Addis beach. Park at the top car park and hike down to the beach. Amazing view points! You can do a cheat version by parking at the beach and entering the walk from the base of the beach steps that lead into the bush and just walk up to one of the main view points then back to the beach.
Koorie Cultural Walk
An awesome walk through the back and top of point Addis beach. Park at the top car park and hike down to the beach. Amazing view points! You can do a cheat version by parking at the beach and entering the walk from the base of the beach steps that lead into the bush and just walk up to one of the main view points then back to the beach.
Stunningly tall trees forest with a creek running through it. A must see.
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Isihlahla sase-Cement Creek Redwood
Cement Creek RoadStunningly tall trees forest with a creek running through it. A must see.
Super cute walk through the otways. Parking near the campground and follow the walking track where you’ll reach Lake Elizabeth.
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Lake Elizabeth Campground
Super cute walk through the otways. Parking near the campground and follow the walking track where you’ll reach Lake Elizabeth.
Absolutely incredible tree top experience in the otways. You can just do the walk which is sooooo cool or you can do zip lining as well. The walk is exhilarating enough!
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Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
Absolutely incredible tree top experience in the otways. You can just do the walk which is sooooo cool or you can do zip lining as well. The walk is exhilarating enough!
Lower Kalimna Falls
A beautiful walk through the forest in Lorne landing at a stunning waterfall.
If you are heading into Geelong, visit the most beautiful and sweet botanic gardens. Perfect for a shady picnic. So pretty and relaxing.
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Geelong Botanic Gardens (GBG)
Podbury DriveIf you are heading into Geelong, visit the most beautiful and sweet botanic gardens. Perfect for a shady picnic. So pretty and relaxing.
Geelong’s waterfront. Such a lovely resource. Enjoy a long walk & sit up on the grass to enjoy the view.
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Eastern Beach Reserve
Geelong’s waterfront. Such a lovely resource. Enjoy a long walk & sit up on the grass to enjoy the view.
Food scene
Mikro Coffee Roasters
57 Geelong RdAmazing coffee, they roast their own!
Little Things Big Thing Cafe
19 Gilbert StGreat coffee in town with yummo raw desserts etc
Hands down, best ice cream in town! Enjoy!
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Augustus Gelatery - Torquay
4A Gilbert StHands down, best ice cream in town! Enjoy!
Our fave Thai spot in Torquay. We love the Tom Yum soup and chicken satay skewers.
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HugSiam Thai
12-14 Pearl StOur fave Thai spot in Torquay. We love the Tom Yum soup and chicken satay skewers.
Great coffee, right on the beach. Lots of cute doggies and owners here. Food options are really great too for a quick bite with view of the ocean.
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The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The EsplanadeGreat coffee, right on the beach. Lots of cute doggies and owners here. Food options are really great too for a quick bite with view of the ocean.
Really good quality local seafood with fresh salads! Local wines and beers.
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Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeReally good quality local seafood with fresh salads! Local wines and beers.
Ginger Monkey Cafe
4 Baines CresYummy vegetarian cafe, laid back vibes.
Yum yum yum and great vibe! Right on esplanade. Yummo drinks here too.
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Pholklore
38 The EsplanadeYum yum yum and great vibe! Right on esplanade. Yummo drinks here too.
A must go for a date night! Yummy share dishes with a modern Moroccan / European vibe. Great cocktails and mock tails. Great service too. Book ahead!
The Kyn
A must go for a date night! Yummy share dishes with a modern Moroccan / European vibe. Great cocktails and mock tails. Great service too. Book ahead!
Il Matto
15 Bell StYummy Italian served up by Italians!
Yummy takeaway or dine in baguettes / sandwiches and all is gluten free! Such a cute area. Great stop off on the way to Lake Elizabeth or the back way to Lorne.
Otway Artisan Gluten Free
77 Main StYummy takeaway or dine in baguettes / sandwiches and all is gluten free! Such a cute area. Great stop off on the way to Lake Elizabeth or the back way to Lorne.
Authentic vintage vibes Italian restaurant / bar - pasta and cocktails! All day gourmet sandwiches and great coffee.
Mortadeli
Authentic vintage vibes Italian restaurant / bar - pasta and cocktails! All day gourmet sandwiches and great coffee.
Yummy modern greek fare with great wines and service. Definitely a must go on your drive along the great ocean road in Aireys Inlet.
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A La Grecque
60 Great Ocean RdYummy modern greek fare with great wines and service. Definitely a must go on your drive along the great ocean road in Aireys Inlet.
Yoga
Emma who runs Desa is a legend! She offers weekend workshops and classes of all varieties. Very welcoming.
Deśa Retreat
12 Ocean BlvdEmma who runs Desa is a legend! She offers weekend workshops and classes of all varieties. Very welcoming.
CorePlus Torquay - Pilates Yoga Reformer
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Really lovely studio, kind teachers and small classes!
Surfing Lessons
The best surf school with all the gear to hire. Group or private classes available. Perfect for absolute beginners!
Go Ride A Wave Torquay
15 Bell StPamper
Saltair Day Spa
50 Ashmore RdOne Spa At Racv Torquay Resort
1 Great Ocean Rd