LOCAL LAWS

Local Laws You Should To Know

NO: Drinking or possession of alcohol in open containers in the street or public places or you will get fined $125
NO: Lighting open fires on the foreshore or camping grounds…Fine: $400
NO: Camping or sleeping in vehicles in the street or in public places, cause…you guessed it…Fine:$125
NO: Offensive behaviour (including urinating in public and offensive language) Fine: $250

All beaches will be smoke free and glass free permanently (sand only).

  Show consideration to the local community and keep it down when you can!
  Torquay and Lorne can be really busy around Schoolies so take it easy when driving around, the last thing you want is a ticket.
  Local Tips
  Even during schoolies events places like Lorne and Torquay can still be very quiet. Here are some important things to know:

A lot of shops close early, so plan ahead with meals
Pack warm clothes, it can be very cold and sometimes wet, even in December
All pubs and clubs are strict on ID
Mobile phone coverage can be limited in different coastal area's

Please Keep The Surf Coast Glass Free

This year the Surf Coast aims for a complete glass free schoolies! The reason for this is that too many people, schoolies and the local community alike, suffer injuries from broken glass. Plus it causes damage to the environment!

So please, If you are going to drink, try to buy cans or plastic and help reduce injuries and damage to the Surf Coast!