Bells Beach, Australia Travel Journals & Blogs

Rebi und Sereina‘s Abenteuer
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- Dec 16, 2023
- 🌬 21 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.366562, 144.28500438°21’60” S 144°17’6” E
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Australien - Great Ocean Road
December 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Mit dem Camper geht es ab auf ein sieben tägiges, sehr enges Abenteuer ;)
Die Great Ocean Road ist eines der „Must Do‘s“ in Australien.
Wunderschöne und beeindruckende Natur, viele wilde Tiere, kalte Nächte, zusammen Kochen, Essen, Trinken und geniessen!

In solchen Momenten wird einem wieder bewusst, wie wunderschön das Leben ist! :)Read more
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Traveler Ist das süss, mitbringen....
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Traveler Unbedingt mitbringen!!! 🥰🥰🥰
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Traveler 😍👍
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Andy n Bunny Briggs Australia via KL
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- Feb 23, 2020, 2:57pm
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 30 ft
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.367687, 144.28498838°22’4” S 144°17’6” E
Day 135
Great Ocean Road - setting off
February 23, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
What a beautiful day, back into shorts and tee shirt. Tidied and cleaned the house where we have been staying, packed Bertha and set off. We started off by turning the heating off!

It’s great to be back on the road with the mystery of what’s around the bend, where are we going to stay tonight, the feel of the wind through my hair 😂 with new and sometimes unexpected things to see.

The GOR starts in Torquay and mostly follows the coast. It winds, rises and fall around the headlands and bays. Driving Bertha in the bright sunshine it was delightful but a convertible sports car would be fabulous .... and then frustrating when you come up behind Bertha! There are many pull off areas encouraging slow vehicles to allow others to overtake.

The surfing film Point Break (Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves etc) features Bells Beach where we stopped and watched the surfers. Although the final scene of the film is set at Bells Beach, the scene was not filmed there. In the film Patrick Swayze doesn’t return from riding the ultimate wave. What they didn’t say in the film is that the reason was because 2km down the road there is the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery where Patrick stopped off at and ate so much chocolate and ice cream he wouldn’t have been able to swim. He never made the ultimate wave but drowned in a pot of Ma’s Carrot Cake ice cream. We had to research the place and I felt I had to try new flavours, I had two scoops, the carrot cake and then the spicy avocado ice cream. I will never again eat avocado ice cream 🤮. Wisely, Bun had the coffee flavour.

We detoured from the town of Lauren up to Erskine Falls where it was good to come across a 30m waterfall with a decent amount of water flowing.

The sun was setting behind the hills as we arrived at “The Coast House” 5001 Great Ocean Road. This is a beach house owned by a friend of a friend of a friend. We have been given permission to stay here, but will sleep in Bertha.Read more
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SINGAPORE/AUSTRALIA/FIJI 2024
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- Feb 21, 2024, 11:08am
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.367686, 144.28505838°22’4” S 144°17’6” E
Day 27
Bells Beach & Torquay🇦🇺🌊🌊🏄‍♂️🏄🏼‍♀
February 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Heute an DEM surf🏄🏼‍♀️ Strand von 🇦🇺..Bells Beach...hier sind über Ostern die wichtigsten Surf Events. Und noch etwas shopping in der Surf-Hauptstadt Torquay....Geburtsstätte von Quiksilver & Rip Curl🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🤙Read more
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Traveler Das hab ich kommen sehen, dass ihr Verlängern müsst…..😎🤙🏼🤷🏼‍♀️
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Traveler This side of things
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- Oct 10, 2022, 12:00pm
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.368693, 144.28312238°22’7” S 144°16’59” E
Day 16
Lets go to the beach!
October 10, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Began with a lovely slow morning in Queensclif before heading back out on the Great Ocean Road.

Started the day with a spot of shopping. Hit up the ripcurl outlet, bought myself a pair of branded flip flops (or thongs) for $5, loving in. Then did a bit of an explore around the strangest vintage shop. It wasnt a shop, it was a collection of old vans, a double decker bus and bunch of shipping containers. All full of different clothes, surfing equipment, antiques and knickknacks. It was very peculiar.

Then we hopped back into the car and headed out to the famous Bells Beach. Had a picnic down on the sand and watched the waves. Not many surfers about which made the beach almost empty beside us.Read more
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Traveler Bröllopsresan
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- Nov 24, 2019, 10:15am
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 26 m
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.366944, 144.28472238°22’1” S 144°17’5” E
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Bells beach
November 24, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Äntligen är vi ute på Great Ocean Road! Vi har plockat några platser att besöka från guider på nätet och vår Lonely Planet-bok, men fortsätter också att köra på känsla. Det finns gott om bruna sevärdhets-skyltar att följa för spontana infall.

Första stoppet var den legendariska surfarstranden Bells Beach, där Surf Classic-festivalen (numera sponsrad till att heta Rip Curl Pro) hålls varje påsk. Som högst har vågorna under tävlingarna varit fem meter! Såhär på andra sidan av året fanns det också gott om surfare men mer beskedliga vågor.

Det fanns också en kulturstig om kooriernas (aboriginernas) kultur, men den var ganska torftig med bara en handfull kortfattade skyltar.Read more
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Everyday is a Saturday
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- Aug 4, 2019
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.36742, 144.2854538°22’3” S 144°17’8” E
Day 31
South Coast Australia
August 4, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Wir wechseln vom warmen und günstigen Sri Lanka ins kalte und teure Australien :D.
Nach dem ersten Kälteschock bei 8 Grad in Melbourne sammelten wir unser Gefährt und gleichzeitig unsere Wohnung für die kommende Zeit ein und machten uns auf Richtung Great Ocean Road über Torquay, nach Winki Pops und Bells Beach.Read more
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Traveler Great Ocean Road
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- Apr 15, 2024, 12:17pm
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.365246, 144.28553838°21’55” S 144°17’8” E
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Bells Beach
April 15 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Bells Beach is an iconic surfing destination located along the Great Ocean Road near Torquay, Victoria, Australia. Here's what you need to know about this renowned surf spot:

Location: Bells Beach is situated approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Melbourne, near the town of Torquay. It's easily accessible by car via the Great Ocean Road, making it a popular day trip destination from Melbourne.

Surfing: Bells Beach is world-famous for its powerful waves and challenging surf conditions, making it a mecca for experienced surfers from around the globe. The beach is renowned for its consistent swells, particularly during the southern hemisphere's autumn and winter months (March to September), when large swells generated by Antarctic storms produce epic surf conditions.

Rip Curl Pro: Bells Beach gained international fame as the host of the Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition, one of the most prestigious events on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. The competition has been held annually at Bells Beach since 1961, attracting top professional surfers and huge crowds of spectators.

Surf Breaks: Bells Beach features several distinct surf breaks catering to different skill levels. The most famous break is the Bells Bowl, a powerful right-hand point break renowned for its long rides and challenging conditions. Other breaks include Rincon, Centreside, and Southside, each offering unique surfing experiences.

Scenic Beauty: Beyond its reputation as a world-class surf spot, Bells Beach is celebrated for its natural beauty and rugged coastline. The surrounding cliffs and coastal landscape provide a stunning backdrop for watching the surf and enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the Great Ocean Road region.

Walking Trails: Visitors to Bells Beach can explore scenic walking trails that wind along the clifftops, offering panoramic views of the coastline and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The Bells Beach Surfing Reserve features interpretive signage providing insights into the area's surfing history and environmental significance.

Beach Access: Bells Beach can be accessed via a steep staircase leading down to the sandy shores below. There are also lookout points along the clifftops where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surf and coastline.

Facilities: While Bells Beach is primarily a natural reserve, there are limited facilities available, including car parking areas, public toilets, and picnic tables. Visitors are advised to bring their own food, water, and sun protection, as there are no shops or cafes directly on the beach.

Whether you're a seasoned surfer looking to ride epic waves or a nature enthusiast seeking stunning coastal scenery, Bells Beach offers an unforgettable experience along Australia's Great Ocean Road.Read more
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Traveler Australiaaaaa
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- Sep 28, 2016
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 4 m
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.368343, 144.2824138°22’6” S 144°16’57” E
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63 • Surf Coast
September 28, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Ein gemütlicher Morgen auf dem Spielplatz in Queenscliff hat uns für die Weiterfahrt an der Surf Coast gestärkt. In Torquay gabs Eis und am berühmten Surf Strand Bells Beach haben wir ein paar Surfern zugeschaut und uns leckere Wurstburger gebraten. Mia ist wieder unermüdlich die Treppen rauf und runter gelaufen. Es gibt immer wieder tolle Aussichtspunkte an der teils steilen Küste. Hier geht es jetzt weiter auf der Great Ocean Road, die etwa 200 km nahe am Meer entlangführt. Ein Teil ist nach Erdrutschen noch gesperrt, so dass uns eine Umleitung heute erstmal wieder über kurvige Straßen landeinwärts führt. Eine gute Gelegenheit nochmal auf einem ruhigen abgelegenen Campingplatz nahe der Stevenson Falls zu nächtigen.Read more
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Traveler Oceanië
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- May 1, 2017
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.368021, 144.2845538°22’5” S 144°17’4” E
Day 52
Op weg naar de Great Ocean Road
May 1, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Het gaat vandaag richting zuiden. De komende dagen willen we de beroemde ‚Great Ocean Road‘ rijden. Helaas is het weer niet echt geweldig… Maar we moeten zowiezo eerst nog een stuk highway rijden. In Torquay komen we dan aan de oceaan en maken diverse stops inclusief aan Bells Beach. Hier en daar hebben we ook geluk de surfers op de golven in actie te zien. Zij trotseren de opkomende wind en regen. Nat worden ze zowiezo en de wind is alleen maar gunstig voor hun, hoe meer wind des te hoger de golven. In het kleine dorpje Anglesea verblijven we in een vakantiepark. We boeken gelijk voor 2 nachten, om het slechte weer wederom voor de verdere reisplanning te benutten.Read more
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- Nov 9, 2016, 10:20pm
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Australia Victoria Surf Coast Bells Beach -38.369666, 144.28331938°22’11” S 144°16’60” E
Day 37
Bells Beach
November 9, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Roadtrip von Melbourne nach Adelaide
2. Bells Beach

Direkt nachdem man die Great Ocean Road erreicht gibt es eine Abzweigung zum Bells Beach.
Aufgrund der niedrigen Temperatur (15°) waren wir nicht schwimmen. Dennoch sind einige Surfer unterwegs, welche es richtig krachen lassen.
Muss man gesehen haben !Read more
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