Bells Beach
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Melbourne’s ultimate surfing experience is at Bells Beach. Remember your sunscreen and swim between the flags!Address:
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Make like Keanu and go in search for the 50 year storm at Bells Beach, Torquay. Epitomising Australia's surf-culture, Bells Beach is where the sandy blondes with an all-year tan dwell, Chicko Roll in one hand, surfboard in the other.For those that haven't got their own gear, you can hire surfboards in Torquay to discover if you're a goofy foot. Your giant, yellow Malibu surfboard might invite a few scoffs from the locals, but pay them no mind; it's worth it.
Visiting in the winter months is perhaps best left to die-hard surfers, but be prepared for the summer rush around Christmas and New Year's when Melbourne city slickers lose their black garb in exchange for bikinis and board shorts.
Only an hours drive from Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD), Bells Beach makes for the perfect beach day-trip with good waves always on the forecast. It's also the gateway to Victoria's Great Ocean Road so be sure to plan your trip to allow for some magnificent coastal drives.
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