About Australian National Surfing Museum
The Australian National Surfing Museum, also known as Surfworld, is located at 77 Beach Road in Torquay on Victoria's Surf Coast, the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Established in 1993, it is Australia's only museum dedicated to surfing history and culture. It houses the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame, an extensive collection of historic surfboards, memorabilia and audiovisual displays documenting the evolution of surfing in Australia.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an indoor museum experience within the Surf City precinct in Torquay, featuring curated galleries of historic surfboards, photographs, trophies, wetsuits and memorabilia. The museum includes the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame, timeline displays tracing surfing from its origins to modern professional surfing, audiovisual presentations, and temporary exhibitions. The setting is a purpose-built single-level building with gift shop, surrounded by surf retail outlets and close to Torquay beaches.
Key highlights
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Australian Surfing Hall of Fame honouring champion surfers
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Extensive collection of historic surfboards dating from early timber boards to modern designs
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Exhibits on the origins of Rip Curl and Quiksilver in Torquay
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Audiovisual displays and archival photographs documenting Australian surf culture