Point Addis is one of those spots that gets under your skin. I've driven out there more times than I can count, camera bag in the boot, usually before sunrise, usually with a coffee that's already gone cold. It's about ten minutes south of Anglesea and the view from the clifftop lookout is something I never get tired of. The way the coast curves, the colour of the water, the raw limestone cliffs dropping straight into the surf below. It's the kind of place that makes you stop mid-sentence.
It's also my top-selling print. And honestly, that makes sense to me. People who know Point Addis really know Point Addis. It's not a beach everyone stumbles across. You seek it out, you fall for it, and then you want it on your wall.
Where Exactly Is Point Addis?
Point Addis is part of the Point Addis Marine National Park, tucked between Anglesea and Bells Beach on the Surf Coast. There's a clifftop lookout with views across Ironbark Basin and out toward the open Southern Ocean. Below the cliffs, Southside Beach sits mostly empty on weekdays, sheltered enough for families but wild enough to feel real. The whole area has this big, open, ancient feeling to it. No development on the horizon. Just coast.
It's a favourite for surfers, walkers, birdwatchers and anyone who just wants to stand somewhere dramatic and breathe. If you've been lucky enough to experience it on a clear day with offshore winds, you already know.
Why I Keep Going Back to Photograph It
The thing about Point Addis from above is that it reads completely differently to how it feels on the ground. I shot Point Addis Art Print I from a drone on a morning when the conditions were just right, flat light, clean water, the kind of clarity you only get on calm days. From altitude you can see the full shape of the coastline, the gradients in the water from deep blue out to seafoam, and the scale of those cliffs in a way that standing at the lookout just doesn't give you.
That aerial perspective is what I think makes this one special. You don't get that from a phone shot at the railing. It's a different version of a place you love, and I think that's why people keep coming back to it.
Who Buys a Point Addis Art Print (And Why)
I've had customers buy this print from Canada. Genuinely. Australians living overseas who've told me Point Addis is their favourite beach back home and they just wanted it on their wall. That kind of thing means a lot to me as a photographer. It's not decor to those people. It's a piece of where they're from.
Closer to home, a lot of buyers are locals or regular visitors to Anglesea and the Surf Coast who want something that captures the place they love. A few have bought it as a gift for someone who grew up surfing around here. Some are fitting out a holiday house on the coast and want art that actually belongs there, not something generic from a homewares chain.
Whatever the reason, the print brings the feeling of being there into your home. Customers have told me it "brings happiness throughout the day" and "lifts the room" in a way that surprised them. That's the whole point, really.
Take the Coast Home
If Point Addis is your place, or someone you're buying for, the Point Addis Art Print I starts from $89 and comes in sizes from XS right up to EPIC (that's 100x150cm, a full 1.5 metres wide). Every print is made to order right here in Victoria, using archival inks that won't fade or yellow over time.
You've got a few options depending on your space. The classic framed print uses solid FSC certified timber and comes in black, white or oak. If your room gets a lot of natural light, the floating frame canvas is a great call as there's no glass so you get zero glare. For something with real presence, the premium shadow box frame uses museum-quality 308gsm Hahnemühle Rag paper, 11-colour archival inks and Tru Vue Museum Glass with 99% UV protection. It's the one I'd hang in my own home.
Everything ships free across Australia, straight from Victoria, ready to hang.
If you're not sure what size suits your wall, the size guide post will help you figure it out before you buy. And if you're decorating a holiday rental in the area, this piece from the blog on decorating a Surf Coast holiday rental is worth a read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Point Addis located?
Point Addis is located on Victoria's Surf Coast, about ten minutes south of Anglesea and just north of Bells Beach. It sits within the Point Addis Marine National Park and is known for its clifftop lookout, secluded beach access and views across the Southern Ocean. It's a short drive from Torquay along the Great Ocean Road.
What does the Point Addis Art Print I look like?
The Point Addis Art Print I is an aerial photograph of the Point Addis coastline, taken from a drone on a calm, clear morning. It shows the curve of the cliffs, the gradients in the water and the full sweep of the coast in a way you simply can't capture from the ground. The colours are bold and true to the real thing.
What sizes does the Point Addis wall art come in?
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). The EPIC size is 1.5 metres wide and makes a serious statement on a large wall. Prints start from $89 and are made to order in Victoria.
Can I get the Point Addis print framed and shipped to me?
Yes. Every print is available as an unframed print, a classic framed print, a floating frame canvas or a shadow box frame (standard or premium). All frames are made from FSC certified solid timber and come in black, white or oak. Shipping is free anywhere in Australia, and every order is printed and sent from Victoria, ready to hang when it arrives.
If Point Addis has a hold on you, it deserves a spot on your wall. Go take a look at the Point Addis Art Print I and see if it brings back that feeling.
