Torquay is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Whether you love action packed snapping of surfers gliding down a wave, looking for a scenic backdrop for an engagement photoshoot or love flying a drone to capture the gorgeous cliffside beaches from above- Torquay is a haven for all photographers. Here are the best locations in Torquay for photography.
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Bells Beach is an Australian icon.
Located on the western end of Torquay, Bells Beach is world-famous for its powerful surf breaks and is a mecca for experienced surfers. It’s also home to the annual Rip Curl Pro surfing competition, which attracts some of the best surfers from around the globe. Bells Beach offers plentiful opportunities for sports photographers to capture the best surfers in the world amongst its rugged beauty. Bells Beach also offers stunning coastal views- with some of the best landscape photography compositions in Australia.


Torquay Surf Beach
Torquay Surf Beach, recognised with its popular life saving club, is the main beach of Torquay. With the river mouth flowing into the ocean, you’ll come across some remarkable photography opportunities of ripples in the sand, as the tides flows out into the ocean. If you follow the track behind the river mouth, you’ll discover it leads to the Point lookout, which offers some of the best panoramic views of the coastline. You can also capture some aerial photography views of the rugged cliffs from above.


Jan Juc
On the other side of the Point Lookout, you’ll find Jan Juc. Jan Juc is another popular surf beach, often running surf competitions on the weekend, providing another great opportunity for sports photographers. The surrounding cliffs provide a picturesque backdrop, and there are plenty of rock pools at low tide to provide an interesting foreground. The changing tides create a plethora of opportunities for landscape photographers.

Bird Rock
Just a short stroll away from Jan Juc, you’ll find Bird Rock, characterised by a large rock platform that juts out of the ocean. This rock feature, along with the rugged surrounding cliffs, creates an immersive backdrop for landscape photography, as well as engagement and wedding photography. The best time to photograph this location is at sunrise, to capture the morning light hitting the cliffs, creating a soft warm glow.
Don’t forget to visit the Bird Rock Lookout– a panoramic platform based at the top of Bird Rock beach. This can be accessed via a carpark, so you can visit it as part of the Surf Coast Walk.


Southside Beach
For those looking to escape the crowds, Southside is the perfect choice. This beach is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and offers photographic views of the coastline. There are some rock pools in the water that offer as a great foreground for landscape photography. The beach is also a great spot for wildlife photography during the winter months, as southern right whales are known to frequent the area.

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