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Top 10 Things to do in Torquay this Summer

adrian@in10tion.com.au (Adrian Pante) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Summer has arrived! The days are longer, the sun is out and everyone’s in that celebratory kind of holiday mood.

To keep you entertained this summer, we’ve put together a list of top 10 things to do in Torquay.

We’ve included some tried and true classics, like Surfworld and Bells Beach, but we’ve also thrown in some new haunts too, like the recently refurbished Quicksilver Boardriders Club and our very own local brewery.

Enjoy!

1. Taste a local brew

Kick back and enjoy a refreshing local beer from our very own Blackmans Brewery. Unwind in the beer garden, take a brewery tour or simply explore the different varieties of beer on offer, including ales, porters, IPAs, larger and witbier.

www.blackmansbrewery.com.au

2. Take a stroll along Whites Beach

Long stretches of fine, white sand meet the blue expanse of the ocean at Whites Beach, a dog friendly beach where you can bring your pooch along for a stroll. It’s the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon.

3. Learn to surf

Learning to surf is a rite of passage for Torquay visitors. Check out our impressive array of surf schools and catch yourself some waves:

www.gorsurftours.com.au

www.torquaysurf.com.au

gorideawave.com.au

www.stonker.com.au

4. Score a bargain at Surf City

Head to Surf City to hunt around our surf seconds outlets for a bargain. Retailers include such world-famous brands as Rip Curl, Quicksilver, Reef, Oakley, Strapper, Blunt, Patagonia, Ghanda and Billabong.

5. Check out the newly refurbished Quicksilver Boardriders Club

This brand new 1000 square metre, double-storey space at Surf City has a surf shop, a barbershop, free Wi-Fi and a hip and happening rooftop bar called Bar 61.

6. Tour Surfworld

Visit Australia’s National Surfing Museum Surfworld and soak up some fascinating surf history. You’ll learn about the development of surfing as a sport and pastime, as well as Australia’s involvement in the growth of the surf industry.

www.surfworld.com.au

7. Get pampered

Go on, treat yourself! There are many great spots to get a massage, a facial or to just simply relax and unwind:

www.saltairspa.com.au

endotaspa.com.au

relaxezvous.com.au

www.mariastorquaymassage.com

marumismith.com.au

www.torquaymassage.com.au

Saigon Nails ( http://www.whitepages.com.au/business-listing/saigo-nails-10794920/torquay-vic )

8. Walk the coast

Take in the natural beauty of the Surf Coast on one our many sign-posted walking tracks, including the Surf Coast Walk (Jan Juc – Bells Beach – Pt Addis), Southside, the Ironbark Track and the Koorie Cultural Walk.

9. Visit Bells Beach

Take a trip to Bells Beach, the iconic surf beach where the annual Rip Curl pro is held each year and where scenes from the infamous surf documentary ‘The Endless Summer’ was filmed.

www.ripcurl.com.au/?aboutbells

10. Cafe hop

In the last couple of years the cafe scene has really exploded in Torquay. The quality of local food, good coffee and cheap eats is unparalleled for a coastal town. Spend a day hopping from one cafe to the next!

For a full list of what’s on offer visit: http://torquay.com.au/business-directory-food-beverages

Top Surfers in Torquay for the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Every Easter top-ranked surfers descend on Torquay for the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach.

This year the ASP World Championship Tour’s best surfers, including one Rip Curl Wildcard and one local Victorian Wildcard from the Championship Moves Trials, will compete for the coveted Bells Trophy. Also joining them will be the 16-year-old junior talent, who will be in town competing in the international final of the Rip Curl GromSearch Series.

The Rip Curl Pro is an event for the whole family to enjoy. From 1 April – 12 April tourists and locals will head to Bells Beach to catch the world’s most famous surfers in action. With its rugged cliffs and booming swell, Bells Beach is the perfect host for this prestigious event. Keen surf-lovers can watch surfers carve out awe-inspiring waves, while taking in the beauty of our coastline’s natural surrounds.

This year, the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach will celebrate its 54th year, which makes it the world’s longest running surf competition. Previous winners include such big names as Mick Fanning, Carissa Moore, Stephanie Gilmore and Kelly Slater. With surf champions like this flocking to our shores every Easter, it is no surprise that Torquay has become a major drawcard for holiday-makers during this period.

Torquay comes alive at Easter time, with the whole town pulling together to welcome visitors and tourists from interstate and overseas. Some of our town’s best pubs, bars and cafes are open throughout the Easter break, adding to the vibrant atmosphere the ASP World Tour creates when it’s in town.

Everybody knows Torquay as Australia’s surf capital, but it’s not until you visit over the Easter period that you really get a sense of how and why we’ve earned that title. Torquay is truly a surfing mecca. The beautiful swell of Bells Beach is unmatched anywhere in the world.

For more information about the Rip Curl Pro, including ticket bookings, visit the Rip Curl website . We look forward to seeing you this Easter.

Building a More Sustainable Future for Torquay

adrian@in10tion.com.au (Adrian Pante) — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

With so many houses being built in Torquay, the focus inevitably shifts to sustainability. How can we build a better future that is cost-efficient, practical, achievable, architecturally pleasing and good for the environment?

It’s a question that Tim Sonogan tackles in his business Sonogan Design, where forward-thinking sustainability is at the forefront of the company’s design strategy. “We work to prove that eco-friendly design looks good, is affordable and isn’t as difficult as it seems,” Tim says. “There are smart, efficient ways to incorporate sustainable features into your home that provide many benefits to a healthy lifestyle.”

And a healthy lifestyle is something Torquay residents know well. When asked why he chose Torquay as a location for Sonogan Design Tim answers, “The large amount of health stores, cafes and businesses targeting this lifestyle in Torquay creates a snowball effect, where everyone becomes part of a tight-knit health movement and that’s what I love about Torquay.”

Torquay is also a place, Tim reminds us, where we can see the physical world changing in front of our eyes. “Bells Beach and the Surf Coast are eroding away at an incredible rate. The extremes in weather conditions are gaining momentum and we need to act.”
This sustainable philosophy informs Tim and his partner Kate’s lifestyle also. They have just finished designing and building their own sustainable home in Torquay and have experienced the benefits of sustainable housing first-hand. “The inside temperature doesn’t fluctuate much, keeping all living areas very comfortable at all times,” Kate says. “We will barely need a heater in winter.” Tim adds to this: “Designing without sustainable principles inevitably costs you and your children more,” he says. “Why design a home that opposes our environment?”
Sonogan Design opened in 2012 and has since completed many homes in Victoria and the Surf Coast Region. The services they provide include general house planning and drafting, a full building design service (from initial design conception to building), planning and building permits, subdivisions, 3D visualisations and contract administration.
As a registered building designer, Sonogan Design are a licensed practitioner that can provide a similar service to an Architect, without the expensive price tag. Tim says that one of the favourite parts of his job is, “Meeting and networking with such a diverse range of Surf Coasters and helping guide them through the sometimes arduous building process.”
Torquay is a breeding ground for active, healthy people, trying to get the most out of their environment and is therefore the perfect location for Sonogan Design. “We are proud that what we do has a direct impact on our carbon footprint,” Tim says, following that up with a Lester Brown quote: “We did not inherit the earth from our forefathers, we are borrowing it from our children.”

Contact : Sonogan Design  Tim Sonogan, Building Designer
Physical address : 67 Ocean View Crescent, Torquay, 3228
Postal address : PO Box 302, Torquay 3228
Opening hours : 9am – 5.30pm weekdays, all year round.
Website : www.sonogandesign.com.au
Email : tim@sonogandesign.com.au