ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL

An accommodation block has been made at the RACV Torquay Resort.

1 Great Ocean Road
Torquay, VIC 3228
www.racv.com.au

A special accommodation rate has been negotiated with the Resort.

The rate is $260 per room per night for a hotel room including 1 x full buffet breakfast
And is available for 4 night stays only, 24th-28th August.

The accommodation room rate can be booked through the online registration form.

Accommodation can be organised outside these dates by booking directly with the RACV Resort Torquay. Rates may vary outside these dates. All accommodation bookings are subject to availability.

Alternative accommodation can be found at The Best Torquay Accommodation and Places to Stay

Accommodation Booking Conditions

Please Note:

  • The accommodation rates quoted include GST and are subject to availability at time of booking.
  • The deadline for accommodation bookings through East Coast Conferences is Friday 1st August 2025

 

Accommodation Payment

Full prepayment of accommodation is required to secure your booking.

Accommodation Availability

Block bookings have been made at the above property and will be confirmed on a first-in basis. Bookings have been made for the Conference dates only (Checking in on Sunday 24th August and Checking out on Thursday 28th August 2025). Accommodation can be organised outside these dates by booking directly with the RACV Resort Torquay. Rates may vary outside these dates. All accommodation bookings are subject to availability.

How to Book Accommodation

To book, complete the online registration form The Conference Managers will forward your reservation and full payment to the hotel.

Change of Booking

Any change to a reservation must initially be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note, any changes must be made to the Conference Managers by Friday 25th July 2025. After this date, please liaise directly with the hotel for any changes to your booking. Cancellations must be made in writing (fees may apply).

Late Arrivals

Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Conference Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 6pm. Failure to notify of a late arrival may mean that your room will be released, and deposit forfeited.

Arrival Time

Hotel check-in time is 2pm. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival you will need to pre-book your room for the previous night. If required, please indicate on your registration form. (You will be charged by the hotel for the additional night).

Accommodation Refunds

Any accommodation cancellations received after Friday 25th July 2025 will not be given a refund.

Travel

Located just over an hour southwest of Melbourne, getting to Torquay marks the start of a beautiful scenic drive along the iconic touring route of the Great Ocean Road. Flights are available at both the centrally located Tullamarine Airport as well as the more regionally located Avalon Airport for those visiting from further afield. You can either hire a car from one of the affordable rental agencies available at the airport or catch the Skybus to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne, connecting with a number of bus and rail services to Geelong, the Great Ocean Road and Torquay.

For additional local information, please visit issuu.com/greatoceanroadregionaltourism/

Air

Melbourne’s main airport is Tullamarine Airport. This is Melbourne’s main international airport. Drive time from Melbourne Airport to Torquay is approximately 1hour and 20minutes. Car hire, taxis, ride share and buses are available from Avalon Airport to Torquay. Melbourne Airport – Flight Information, Shopping & Parking | Melbourne Airport

Melbourne’s second largest airport is Avalon Airport. Avalon Airport is located between Melbourne and Geelong and is the closest airport to Torquay. Jetstar flies between Avalon Airport, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast. Drive time from Avalon Airport to Torquay is approximately 35minutes. Car hire, taxis, ride share and buses are available from Avalon Airport to Torquay. Avalon Airport – Flying Made Easy

Road

For those wanting to enjoy the drive to Torquay, the town is connected by a number of excellent interstate highways and freeways. Although Melbourne is the most popular departure point for visiting Torquay, the town is also accessible from Sydney and the western gateway in Nelson near the South Australian border. From Melbourne, take the West Gate and Princes Freeways to Geelong before following the signs towards the Great Ocean Road and Torquay. From Sydney, you can follow the Hume Freeway to Geelong taking the Western Ring Road to the Princes Freeway, connecting to Torquay and the Great Ocean Road, however this trip takes approximately 12 hours and an overnight stop along the way is recommended.

Public Transport

There are some excellent options for those wanting to catch public transport. There are a great range of bus and rail services from Melbourne. Catch a train from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne to Geelong, which is the nearest major city to Torquay. From Geelong, you can take a local bus or taxi to reach Torquay. Various bus services operate from Melbourne to Torquay. You can catch a bus from Southern Cross Station or other designated bus stops in Melbourne. Make sure to check the schedules and book your ticket in advance.

Around Torquay

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