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Published on 06 July 2026
The official Surf Coast Walk trailhead will be relocated from Point Impossible to Whites Beach East to provide a clearer, more accessible and welcoming starting point for walkers. The new trailhead will be located near the existing carpark at the Torquay end of Tip Road, giving walkers improved access to signage, facilities and orientation before beginning the walk. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will deliver a series of improvements as part of the relocation, including a trail surface upgrade between the carpark and the new trailhead, a new accessible drinking fountain, and continued access to the existing accessible toilets at Whites Beach East. The relocation will reduce the official length of the Surf Coast Walk by approximately three kilometres, bringing the full walk to around 41 kilometres. The existing section of trail and beach between Point Impossible and Whites Beach East will remain open and accessible for walkers. Works are expected to take place in late July, weather permitting, with further updates to be provided before and after the relocation. Located on Wadawurrung Country, the Surf Coast Walk stretches from Torquay to Fairhaven and takes in coastal views, bushland, beaches and significant walking country along the coast. New trailhead location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xHDXzj1Vpax2BCkT6 Carpark for walkers: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xS2tjCq3FtHQGZV68 For further information, contact info@greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au