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Surf Coast Walk – Bells Beach loop from Torquay

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Victoria

Surf Coast Walk – Bells Beach loop from Torquay

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Surf Coast Walk – Bells Beach loop from Torquay

02:25

20.6km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.44 km

Little Rock Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout sits above Little Rock, a smaller surf break just south of Bells Beach. From here, you get a clear view along the cliffs and down onto the break, with waves wrapping into the narrower section of coastline below. The viewpoint is set along the clifftop track, with open sightlines along the Surf Coast and little separation from the edge.

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4.77 km

Viewpoint

5.74 km

Bells Beach Lookout

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This lookout sits above Bells Beach, looking down over the main surf breaks along this section of the coast. The elevated position gives a clear view of the curved bay, with waves rolling in toward the beach and cliffs framing the coastline. Access is via a short path and stairs, with the viewpoint set just back from the edge.

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6.99 km

Bells Beach Lookout and Paragliding Launch Site

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Bell's Beach is one of the famous Aussie Surfbeaches. The viewpoint is a great place for far distance views and to take up paragliding, eg. with a tandem experience flight with Great Oceanroad Paragliding (Joel).

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8.31 km

Surf Coast Walk

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Surf Coast Walk is a long coastal trail stretching roughly 44 kilometres from Torquay to Aireys Inlet, connecting beaches, clifftops, and coastal heathland along the Great Ocean Road. This well-marked path passes Bells Beach and Point Addis Marine National Park, with expansive ocean views and access to a series of smaller bays and lookouts. It's ideal for walking in sections, or as a multi-day route, mixing natural scenery with plenty of cultural and geological points of interest along the way, all shaped by the beautiful Southern Ocean.

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14.7 km

Bells Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bells Beach is a famous surf beach on the Great Ocean Road near Torquay, known for its powerful swells and sweeping cliffs overlooking the Southern Ocean. It's one of Australia’s most celebrated surfing spots and hosts the long-running Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach each year, attracting top international surfers. To access the beach, there is a set of steps descending from the clifftop, with fantastic views over a wide arc of coastline shaped by consistent surf and coastal erosion.

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18.4 km

Surf Coast Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Surf Coast Walk connects Jan Juc Beach to Bells Beach along the clifftops, following the historic Bells Track used by early surfers. The trail is well-formed with a mix of compacted gravel and dirt, with some gentle hills and exposed sections along the coastline. The route runs through low coastal vegetation with continuous ocean views, passing lookouts over the surf breaks along this stretch.

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.95 km

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.20 km

7.81 km

2.84 km

566 m

< 100 m

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