Events

Time your walk to coincide with some of the great events taking place along the Surf Coast Walk.

The Surf Coast region has a rich calendar of events across the entire year. There are a number of annual events that connect to the Surf Coast Walk which are listed below.

Some events, especially trail runs and fun runs, use sections of the Surf Coast Walk. Other events are best viewed or accessed from the Surf Coast Walk because it's so convenient.

 

Annual events

Torquay parkrun at Fisherman's Beach on the Surf Coast Walk

Torquay parkrun

Every Saturday 8am

A free, weekly, 5km timed run. Open to everyone, safe and easy to take part in. From Fisherman's Beach in Torquay.

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Torquay Cowrie Market

Local Markets

Regularly September to June

There are regular markets from September to June each year in Aireys Inlet, Anglesea and Torquay. Combine a walk with a browse at the market. 

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Torquay Nightjar live music and lights

Torquay Nightjar Festival

Thursday nights in January

Step inside the wonderland that is the Nightjar Festival!

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Bells Bash - The Bells track

Bells Bash Cliff Run

January: Jan Juc

Run the glorious cliff tracks from the Jan Juc Surf Club to Bells Beach.

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Running into water for Danger 1000 Ocean Swim

Danger 1000 Ocean Swim

January: Torquay

Swim 500m to 2.5km in the Danger Ocean Swim Series at Torquay Front Beach. 

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Jim Wall Iron Man - pic by Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club

Jim Wall Iron Man

January: Fairhaven

The oldest iron man race in Australia. Athletes travel from all over Australia to compete in this prestigious race

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Cadel Evans at Torquay in the 2019 race jersey

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

January: Torquay

Families and surfers pause to watch the colourful peloton of elite cyclists charge into the first sprint and gather at one of the spectator Cheer Sites. 

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Peak Adventure Great Ocean Paddle

Great Ocean Paddle

February: Anglesea

A weekend of sun, sand and stories with an epic ocean paddle race along the iconic Victorian Surf Coast. 

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Torquay Rotary Motor Show on Torquay Esplanade at the Front Beach

Torquay Motor Show

February: Torquay

A family friendly "show and shine" car show on the Torquay Esplanade. 

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Sonny Brian Nakervis Aireys Pub

Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival

March: Aireys Inlet

A free local music festival with a creative vibe where music lovers can gather on the coast and appreciate talented musicians and their music

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The coveted Bells trophy at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Easter Weekend: Bells Beach

The famous Bells Beach hosts world champion surfers for an Australian leg of the WSL World Tour Event.

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The Drop stage on the Torquay Common

The Drop Music Festival

Easter: Torquay

A national touring festival that follows the waves, celebrates local music, good food, art and beautiful natural surroundings.

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Kids learning to SUP on the Anglesea River

Kids Adventure Outdoors (KAOS)

April: Anglesea

THE weekend adventure festival for families with kids aged from 3 to 13 years to explore and take part in an exciting range of outdoor and nature activities.

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Surf Coast Trekkers at Point Danger in Torquay

Surf Coast Trek

April: Aireys Inlet to Torquay

A 40km fundraising walk along the Surf Coast Walk from Aireys Inlet to Torquay.

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ANZAC Day salute

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

April: Torquay

Pay your respects to past and present Army troops at the Point Danger Torquay Dawn Service, followed by a gunfire breakfast.

Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles Open Mens Finalists

Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles

May: Bells Beach

A 3 day gathering of the top 32 indigenous surfers from across Australia on the traditional land of the Wada Wurrung people at Bells Beach.

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Love Winter in Aireys

Love Winter in Aireys

June: Aireys Inlet

A series of arts & cultural events held every weekend throughout June. 

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2018 Female Winner Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Surf Coast Trail Marathon

June: Torquay to Fairhaven

A trail run following the entire route of the Surf Coast Walk. Marathon or half-marathon distances. 

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Surf Coast Century 2017 - by Matt Hull

Surf Coast Century

September: Anglesea

Ultra trail running at its best. A magical 100km and 50km trail run journey along the surf coast and wildflower hinterland.

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Surf Coast Trail Run #4 Anglesea

The Trail Running Series

September: Anglesea

A range of trail running distances from 22km to 2.5km (kids) on the same weekend as the Surf Coast Century. 

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Angair Wildflower guided nature walk

Angair Wildflower & Art Show

September: Anglesea

Guided walks and bus tours into the internationally significant heathland to see indigenous flowers in their natural habitat. 

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Jan Juc Pre School Surf Coast Kite Festival Torquay banner

Surf Coast Kite Festival

October: Torquay

Come and fly a kite at this FREE community event with face painting, kite making, fun kids activities and KITES! 

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The Impossible Paddle - Stand Up Paddleboards

The Impossible Paddle

November: Torquay to Barwon Heads

An open ocean paddle for kayaks and SUPs from Torquay to Barwon Heads. The Surf Coast Walk is a great vantage point to watch the first half of the race. 

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Trail runners at Bells for the SurfCoast Afterglow

Surf Coast Afterglow Trail Run

November: Torquay

The funnest, brightest, most lycra-clad twilight trail run on the coast. Distances of 5km to 21km. 

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Lots of kids at the start of the Roo Run Anglesea

Anglesea Roo Run

December: Anglesea

An Anglesea trail run for serious runners, recreational runners and teams, kids under 12 and physically challenged kids and young adults the fun and incentive of family friendly competition. 

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Swimmers running into water for Rock 2 Ramp Swim

Rock 2 Ramp Swim

December: Anglesea

An open ocean swim from the Anglesea Main Beach with distances from 100m (kids) to 2.5km. 

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