Point Addis is my favourite stretch of coast on the Surf Coast. I've driven past the turn-off more times than I can count, but every time I pull in and walk to that lookout, it still stops me in my tracks. The way the reef runs out into the bay, the deep blues and greens of the water, the raw limestone cliffs dropping away below you. It's one of those spots that genuinely doesn't get old.
It's also the place that made me realise aerial photography changes everything. Standing at the lookout is one thing. Getting up above it with the drone on a still morning is another entirely. The colours of the water shift from turquoise to navy depending on the depth, and from up high you can see the full shape of the reef curving out toward the horizon. That perspective is what I was chasing when I shot the Point Addis Art Print I, and it's now the best-selling print in my whole collection.
Why Point Addis Hits Different
Point Addis sits between Torquay and Anglesea, tucked inside the Ironbark Basin section of the Great Otway National Park. It's close enough to the main road that you can visit on a whim, but the moment you get down toward the water it feels completely removed from everything. Surfers know it as a solid right-hander. Walkers know it from the Koori Cultural Walk. And photographers know it as one of those rare locations that looks incredible no matter what time of day you show up.
The coastline around Point Addis is part of what makes the Surf Coast so photogenic. It runs alongside Anglesea and connects to the broader Great Ocean Road corridor. If you're a regular visitor to this part of Victoria, or you grew up driving this stretch with the windows down, there's a good chance Point Addis already means something to you.
The Print That Started It All
I shot the Point Addis Art Print I from above on a quiet morning when the swell was low and the water was doing something extraordinary with the light. You can see the full arc of the reef, the kelp beds sitting dark below the surface, and that deep blue water stretching out toward the horizon. It's a real place shot from a real perspective that most people have never seen, even if they've visited Point Addis a dozen times.
Plenty of my customers have come to Point Addis prints through a very specific Google search. Tom, one of my customers who's now living in Canada, told me he just typed "Point Addis prints" and worked through what came up. He wanted something to remind him of his favourite beach back home. That kind of purchase makes a lot of sense to me. A great print of a place you love doesn't just decorate a wall. It keeps that place in your daily life, even when you're on the other side of the world.
Choosing the Right Format for Your Space
The Point Addis Art Print I is available as an unframed print, a classic framed print, a floating frame canvas or a shadow box frame, and each option suits a different kind of space.
The shadow box frame is the most popular choice and my go-to recommendation for most rooms. The glass sits 20mm off the print, which creates a subtle floating effect that gives the artwork real presence on the wall. It's printed on 270gsm fine art paper with giclee archival inks, and the solid plantation timber frame is FSC certified. It comes in black, white or oak and carries a 10-year warranty.
If your space gets a lot of natural light, the floating frame canvas is worth a look. There's no glass at all, so zero reflections. It uses a museum quality 400gsm Hahnemuhle Daguerre stretched canvas. The colours in the Point Addis print really come through on canvas.
For sizing, I'd suggest at least a Medium (42x59.4cm) for a hallway or bedroom, and a Large (59.4x84.1cm) or XL (84.1x118.9cm) if you want it to anchor a living room wall properly. The full size guide is at localbreaks.com.au/pages/size-guide-1 if you want to measure up properly before you order.
If you're decorating a Surf Coast holiday house or Airbnb and want something guests will actually notice, a large Point Addis print does exactly what location-specific art should do. Guests recognise the view from the lookout right down the road and it makes the property feel like it belongs there. For more ideas on how to use art like this in a short-stay property, check out my post on best wall art for a coastal Airbnb.
Bring Point Addis Home
Every print is made to order, printed and shipped from Victoria, with free shipping anywhere in Australia. There's no pickup option, but the prints arrive ready to hang. Frames in XL use shatterproof acrylic instead of glass, which is worth knowing if you're hanging something large.
If you already know Point Addis, this print is going to mean something to you on the wall every day. If you're gifting it to someone who loves this coast, it's the kind of thing they'll look at and immediately feel that pull to get back down there.
Have a look at the Point Addis Art Print I and see it in the different frame options. Prints start from $89.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Point Addis Art Print and where was it photographed?
The Point Addis Art Print I is an aerial photograph of the Point Addis coastline, shot by local Geelong photographer Sam Piasente using a drone on a still morning. The image captures the full shape of the reef, kelp beds and deep blue water from a bird's-eye perspective that most visitors never see from the ground. It is the best-selling print in the Local Breaks collection.
What sizes are available for the Point Addis wall art?
The Point Addis Art Print I is available in six sizes: XS (21x29.7cm), S (29.7x42cm), M (42x59.4cm), L (59.4x84.1cm), XL (84.1x118.9cm) and EPIC (100x150cm). For most living rooms and feature walls, a Large or XL works best. You can check the full size guide at localbreaks.com.au/pages/size-guide-1.
Does the Point Addis print come framed and ready to hang?
Yes. You can order the Point Addis Art Print I as an unframed print, a classic framed print, a floating frame canvas or a shadow box framed print. All framed options arrive ready to hang and come with a 10-year warranty. Frames are made from FSC certified solid plantation timber in black, white or oak.
Is there free shipping on Point Addis wall art in Australia?
Yes, Local Breaks offers free shipping Australia-wide on all orders. Every print is made to order and printed and shipped from Victoria. There is no international shipping and no pickup option, but delivery is included in the price no matter where in Australia you are.
If Point Addis has a hold on you, you're not alone. It's been pulling people in for years and I feel lucky to have captured it from a perspective that does it justice. I hope it looks great on your wall.
