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The Surf World Museum in Torquay, Australia’s surfing capital, celebrates the story of surfing. It also charts Australia’s significant contribution to the development of surfing around the world. Through the colourful and exciting permanent displays and temporary exhibitions of important surfing artefacts and memorabilia, the museum commemorates Australia’s fantastic surfing heritage and rich beach culture. An unforgettable experience, Surf World provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Australia’s most popular pastimes. It’s a place where you can experience or relive, surfing’s sense of fun, and marvel at the changes that have taken place over the years. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Surf World came from the vision of Peter Troy who along with his surfing friends Vic Tantau and Alan Reid drove the idea forward. After years of effort they teamed with Surfing Australia, the Torquay surfing industry, Geelong Regional Commission to turn Surf World into a reality. Surf World was opened in December 1993 and within a short period was recognized by the International Surfing Association as a one of the most significant centre’s of world surfing heritage. Surf World is recognised as the worlds largest surf and beach culture museum, is home of the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame and is dedicated to tell the story of surfing. Through our comprehensive displays of surfing’s rich history, Surf World entertains and educates a diverse group of visitors including surfers, domestic and international travelers, families, school groups and adult interest groups. Opening Hours Self Guided Tours Admission Prices Location Group Discounts
Cactus
An exhibition of artwork, photographs and films from Christo Reid’s book Cactus Surfing Journals from Solitude. In surfing folklore Cactus is legendary. It was the original secret surf spot on the edge of the desert. It remains the Australian surfers quintessential savage land. An isolated coastline eroded by extremes and inhabited by ferocious creatures . . . some of them surfers. The exhibition documents the first twenty years of surfing at Cactus. The anecdotes, history and old photographs from the time make it unique. This spectacular exhibition will be on show daily from 9am till 5pm during January and February at the SurfWorld Museum in Torquay. In support of the exhibition we have secured the last copies of Christo Reid’s spectacular book ‘Cactus’ which are available through the museum gift shop.
Bells Gold Exhibition
Surf World Museum has launched a new exhibition to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Bells Beach Easter Rally and Rip Curl Pro. Titled BELLS GOLD the exhibituon is a celebration of 50 years of surfing contests at Bells Beach on Victoria's rugged south west coast. The contest, started by Torquay surf legends Peter Troy and Vic Tantau in 1962 has grown to become the longest continuous running surfing contest in the world.
You can traverse the boardwalk under the lip of a breaking wave where you will see the transition from solid timber historic surfboards, through hollow plywood, balsa and fibreglass, to the modern lightweight composite construction of today’s high performance surfboards. From some of the countries oldest surfboards, to contemporary, futuristic and experimental designs, you’ll be surprised by the surfboards you will find in the boardroom.
In the SurfWorld theatre you can sit back and relax while being surrounded by historic surfboards and vintage surf movie posters, while you check out the action on the big screen. You can watch the best surfing performances from Australia and around the world and experience some of surfing’s larger than life characters. Or you can follow the experiences of travelling surfers and witness surfing in exotic locations, or celebrate the simple joy of surfing as you watch one of our collection of classic surf movies.
The Australian Surfing Hall Of Fame sits at the very heart of SurfWorld and presents the most significant figures and surfing heroes from Australia’s surfing past. Inside you will find a unique example of a surfboard ridden by each of these outstanding surfers and a biography detailing the highlights of their waveriding lives.
A unique feature of SurfWorld is the facility of having surfboards shaped live on site. International shaper Eiji Shiomoto shapes a diverse variety of surfboards for customers here and overseas. From traditional malibus and high prerformance surfboards through to high tech tow in surfboards, traditional Alaia, and experimental finless designs, all this action can be viewed in the SurfWorld shaping bay. If not in action you can still view Eiji’s latest projects, templates, equipment and tools of the trade.
SurfWorld is filled with inspirational and unusual pieces reflecting surfing’s diverse cultural elements and its enormous impact on sport and Australian popular culture. Along with surfboards, historical images, artifacts, clothing, music and surf movies are all well represented in our surf culture area. You can even walk through a decked out Kombi van that recalls memories of time spent with friends, on epic surfing adventures and trips along the coast.
One of the fundamental reasons for SurfWorld to exist is to protect and preserve cultural elements and Australia’s surfing heritage for future generations. Through the SurfWorld collection and archive we are able to properly store and record the details of significant items with a view to developing and sharing the story of Australian surfing. Significant items from the collection form the basis for our exhibitions and displays on site, and we plan to provide online access to archived material for research purposes in the near future. Serious research requests are considered on an individual basis. Although significant, our collection is not complete and we invite anyone with items of historical importance or of surfing interest to loan or donate material to help complete our records.
Surf World offers a range of education and interest group tours from casual visits to focused presentations. We aim to educate and entertain visitors seeking to learn more about surfing and beach culture. Surf World Education Surf World has a range of educational material (worksheets) designed for different year levels. Please email surfworld@surfcoast.vic.gov.au to outline your needs. Surf World Group Tours Please contact Surf World by calling 03 5261 4606 or email surfworld@surfcoast.vic.gov.au to secure your booking.
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Surf World is also home to the Torquay Visitor Centre which provides a variety of information for visitors including things to see and do, attractions, accommodation, and detailed maps. The Centre also offers an internet kiosk and gift shop.
Please email surfworld@surfcoast.vic.gov.au with any retail enquiries. We also offer over the phone purchasing and postage on retail items. Please call 03 5261 4606 for more details.
The following surfing events are being held in and around the Surf Coast area.
See below for Surfing/ Boardriding Clubs in and around the Surf Coast. These clubs are always on the search for new members and spectators to watch their next surfing competition.
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Surf World is also home to the Torquay Visitor Centre which provides a variety of information for visitors including things to see and do, attractions, accommodation, and detailed maps. The Centre also offers an internet kiosk and gift shop.
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