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Assorted pastries from Born and Bread in Newtown.

The Good Food Guide to a road trip through Geelong and the Surf Coast

From wine bars to bakeries, pub meals to cocktails, here are our top picks for spending a delicious few days in this rapidly changing coastal region.

  • Emily Holgate and Good Food Guide reviewers

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Gooley’s

Hole-in-the-wall sandwich joint just back from the beach.

The Torquay Farmer’s Market takes place each Saturday within a sunny council car park just off the Surf Coast Highway.

Torquay Farmer’s Market

Matcha, Tibetan momos, giant spring rolls and more in a sunny council carpark.

The exterior of Mortadeli in Torquay.

The Age Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink in Geelong and the Surf Coast

From wine bars to bakeries, pub meals to cocktails, here’s how to spend a delicious few days in this rapidly changing region.

  • Emily Holgate

From a mudbrick hut to a tranquil harbourside B&B – 17 perfect getaways in Victoria

Geothermal-pool paradise, off-grid glamping, a pet-friendly coastal nirvana … Victoria’s latest weekend whirls are all within easy reach of the big smoke.

Mussels with macadamia “tofu” and fish-eye crackers.
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Samesyn

A study in deliciousness and social responsibility.

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RACV Torquay Resort.

After reaching No.1, Great Ocean Road, I opted not to go any further

This massive wave of a building curves around the landscape to host 92 guest rooms along with restaurants, lounges, a gym and spa and a 25-metre indoor pool.

  • Jim Darby
Mortadeli’s meatball sub with basil pesto and parmigiano.

Mortadeli

A sandwich shop, deli and pasta bar under one roof.

House prices have fallen in the Colac Otway shire.

The Victorian tree-change town where you can buy a $500k house – on discount

The median house price fell 13.3 per cent over the past year, and local agents say competition from other buyers is minimal now.

  • Shona Hendley
Quicksilver founder Alan Green in 2006.

Surfing world pays tribute after death of Quiksilver founder Alan Green

The surfwear pioneer started the global business at the age of 22 out of a cheaply rented house in Torquay.

  • Angus Delaney