It can be quite nice to just amble around the streets when you're in a new place, but sometimes it's a wise idea to come up with a plan. Grab your itinerary — we have some fantastic ideas for your upcoming Torquay holiday.

If you want to bump some strokes off your score, then head over to Torquay Golf Club. Grab some clubs, practice your swing and chat to the friendly locals at the 19th hole. There's a great range of things to do in this destination. The time and perseverance that goes into mastering any sport is incredible. Visit Surf World Museum to learn more about great figures and important events. Still have time on your hands? An ideal way to truly experience a city's culture is to swing by its busy marketplaces. Browse the products and shop like the local people do at Torquay Central Farmers Market.

Holidays are pretty amazing already. But taking advantage of the fun activities on offer definitely makes them better!

This place has loads of activities. Here are some ideas to kick start your trip to Torquay:

• Full-Day Great Ocean Road Surfing Tour
• Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Small Group Tour
• Torquay Beach Surfing Lesson
• Small Group 2-Day Great Ocean Rd & Phillip Island Excursion
• Tandem Skydive Over Bells Beach, Torquay - up to 15,000ft
• Great Ocean Road Introduction Surfing Lesson

Jump onto our Torquay things to do page for a comprehensive list.

Expect a large range of accommodation when you jet off to Torquay. With 23 properties on offer, it won't be a problem booking a cosy place to sleep for your cheap holiday or luxury getaway.

Begin your holiday on an extravagant note by slipping between the soft, silky sheets at the Onshore Torquay (100 The Esplanade). Alternatively, the Torquay Holiday Park (55 Surf Coast Highway) is an excellent place for the budget-conscious traveller to rest their head.

Organised the plane tickets for your trip to Torquay yet? When you get there, get ready to stroll out into Tullamarine Airport (MEL). It's 55 miles from here to the downtown area.