Surf Coast secures new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest
The Surf Coast has secured the new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest to run from 23rd November to 4th December and comprising the Volleyball World Pro Beach Tour and Australian Beach Volleyball Tour, offering spectators a variety of formats to enjoy.
With beach volleyball due to feature in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest will help build interest in the sport and show regional Victoria’s ability to host significant sporting events.
Supported by the Victorian Government, the competition is anticipated to attract thousands of visitors to regional Victoria before the summer peak delivering an economic boost to the Surf Coast.
The men’s and women’s events will attract approximately 450 competitors and support crew from around the world, with thousands of spectators expected to revel in the court-side fun.
The international Beach Pro Tour features the world’s top elite teams, with the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour event one of six premier elite domestic events staged around the country.
The events will be delivered by Volleyball Australia at a temporary event village on Elephant Walk, featuring competition courts, training courts, grandstands, entertainment, and sport development opportunities.
Torquay and the Surf Coast will be showcased throughout the event’s broadcast into more than 70 countries around the world, promoting regional Victoria as a spectacular tourism destination.
Volleyball Australia Chie Andrew Dee thanked the Victorian Government for its support and enthused “we are thrilled to launch the new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest that brings together pinnacle international and domestic events into one sporting showcase.
“With the start of the Green and Gold runway towards the 2026 Commonwealth Games, we are thrilled to be attracting more international events to Victoria to provide not only our athletes with the chance to compete on home soil but also offer fans the chance to experience the best our sport has to offer.”
Image courtesy Volleyball Australia
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