Bells Beach - Addiscot Beach
Addiscot Beach is a spectacular 1.8 km long sandy beach extending from Point Addis towards Jarosite Headland. Surrounded by high red, orange and ochre-coloured cliffs, the beach forms part of the rugged coastline between Bells Beach and Anglesea.
The beach is reached from the Point Addis Day Visitor Area. The signed walking track to Addiscot Beach is Grade 3 and approximately 700m one way, with well-formed sections, steep sections and steps. Steps near the Point Addis lookout descend towards the southern end of the beach.
Addiscot Beach curves around beneath impressive cliffs which rise from around 20 metres near Point Addis to approximately 80 metres towards Jarosite Headland. The beach receives ocean swell and is popular with surfers. The smaller wave breaks along Addiscot Beach are also used by local surf schools.
Addiscot Beach Map
Walking along the beach provides impressive views of Point Addis, the surrounding cliffs and Bass Strait. Walking tracks also connect the Point Addis area with the Surf Coast Walk and surrounding coastal bushland.
Facilities include:
- Car parking
- Public toilets
- Parking for people with a disability
- Lookout and viewing platforms
- Beach access steps
- Walking tracks
- Access to the Surf Coast Walk
- Information signs
Surf Safety:
There are no lifesaving patrols at Addiscot Beach.
Beachsafe gives Addiscot Beach a general hazard rating of 6/10. Hazards include topographic rip currents and winds. Waves generally increase in size towards the Jarosite Headland end of the beach.
This is an unpatrolled ocean beach. Always assess the conditions before entering the water and never rely on conditions remaining unchanged.
Cliff Safety:
Keep well clear of the base and edge of the cliffs. Cliff falls can occur without warning and there have been significant cliff collapses at Addiscot Beach and Jarosite Point.
Remain on established tracks, obey barriers and warning signs and do not shelter or sit directly beneath cliffs or inside caves.
Clothing Optional Area:
A designated clothing-optional bathing area is located towards the far eastern end of the beach in the direction of Southside Beach.
The Point Addis end of Addiscot Beach is not itself a designated nude bathing area.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are allowed on Addiscot Beach but must be kept on a leash and under control.
Fishing:
Fishing is prohibited. Addiscot Beach adjoins Point Addis Marine National Park, where recreational and commercial fishing, collecting bait and taking or disturbing marine life are prohibited.
Location
325 Point Addis Road, Bells Beach 3228 View Map
Web Links
→ Addiscot Beach (BeachSafe)
→ www.greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au/Land-We-Manage/National-Parks/Point-Addis-Marine-National-Park
