Bells Beach - Southside Lookout
Southside Lookout is a scenic clifftop lookout near Bells Beach with expansive views across Southside Beach, the rugged Surf Coast and Bass Strait.
A short walking path from the Southside car park leads out onto the headland and to the lookout platform. The elevated position provides an excellent place to watch the ocean, surfers and, when conditions are suitable, paragliders using the coastal cliffs.
Southside is also on the Surf Coast Walk, with walking tracks linking the area towards Bells Beach in one direction and Point Addis and the Ironbark Basin in the other.
Below the lookout is Southside Beach, a one kilometre-long surf beach lying between Bells Headland and Jarosite Headland. Southside Beach is officially designated as an optional dress beach.
Southside is also used as a paraglider launch area.
Facilities include:
- Car parking
- Lookout platform
- Walking tracks
- Access to the Surf Coast Walk
- Access towards Southside Beach
Beach Safety:
Southside Beach is not patrolled by lifesavers. Beachsafe gives the beach a general hazard rating of 7/10 and identifies rips and winds among the hazards. Swimming at this unpatrolled surf beach is not recommended.
Take care around the coastal cliffs and remain behind barriers and away from cliff edges. The cliffs along this section of the Surf Coast are subject to erosion and collapse.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are not allowed.
Location
Southside Car Park, Bells Beach Road, Bells Beach 3228 View Map
