Point Roadknight: Anglesea's Best-Kept Secret (And One of My Favourite Spots to Shoot)
Most people who visit Anglesea head straight for the main beach. And fair enough, it's a great beach. But if you walk just a few minutes around the headland, you hit Point Roadknight, and honestly, it stops me in my tracks every single time.
It's a small bay. Protected. The water sits in this deep blue-green that photographs beautifully, and the rocky headland frames the whole scene in a way that feels almost too good to be true. It doesn't get the crowds that some of the bigger Surf Coast spots do, which is exactly why I love it. You can actually breathe out there.
I've shot Point Roadknight more times than I can count, in different seasons, different tides, different light. It's the kind of place that rewards patience. And the prints I've made from those sessions have ended up being some of my most loved.
Why Point Roadknight Makes Such Good Wall Art
Not every beach photographs the same way. Some spots are dramatic. Some are wild. Point Roadknight is something different. It has this calm, almost painterly quality that looks incredible when it's printed large and hung on a wall.
One of my customers, Vicki, bought a Point Roadknight print as a gift. She told me she was looking for a picture of Anglesea and found the photo of Point Roadknight, saying it was "exactly the area I wanted" and that she chose it because it had "more of an artistic quality." That feedback means a lot, because that's exactly what I'm going for. Not just a photo of a beach. Something that actually feels like art.
The colour in these prints is rich and real. Blues, greens, ochre rock. When you hang one of these at home, the colours lift the room. Customers tell me that friends and family constantly comment on them.
My Point Roadknight Prints
I've got two prints from Point Roadknight, and they offer two quite different perspectives on the same spot.
Point Roadknight Art Print I is a wide composition that captures the whole bay in one frame. It's the kind of shot that reads beautifully at a large size, especially in a living room or hallway where you've got a decent wall to work with.
Point Roadknight Art Print II is my second top-selling print across the entire site. It's shot from an aerial perspective using my drone, giving you that bird's-eye view of the headland and bay that you simply can't get from the shore. The shapes, the colour of the water, the contrast between rock and sea. It's a composition that grabs people. Both prints start from $89, so you're not looking at gallery prices here.
If you're not sure which size would work in your space, check out the size guide for a proper breakdown.
How to Frame a Point Roadknight Print
The framing option you choose makes a real difference to how the print lands on the wall. Here's how I think about it for these particular shots.
- Classic frame in black or white works well if you want a clean, gallery-style look. Solid FSC certified timber frame, 2mm clear glass, hanging hardware included. Ready to hang straight out of the box.
- Floating frame canvas is my pick for rooms with lots of natural light. There's no glass, so you get zero reflections. The canvas itself is 400gsm Hahnemuhle Daguerre museum quality. It looks incredible in a light-filled living room or holiday house.
- Shadow box frame is worth considering if you want something with a bit more depth. The glass sits 20mm off the print, which creates a subtle floating effect that's hard to describe until you see it in person.
If you want to go all in, the premium shadow box uses 308gsm Hahnemuhle Rag Mount Smooth fine art paper, 11-colour giclee archival inks, and Tru Vue Museum Glass with 99% UV protection. It's the best of everything I offer, and for a print you're going to look at every day, it's worth considering. You can read more about the differences over at the product guide.
Not sure whether to go framed or canvas? This post breaks it down: Framed vs Canvas: Which Format Works Best for Coastal Wall Art?
Bring Point Roadknight Home
Whether you've got a connection to Anglesea, you holiday there every year, or you just want a piece of the Surf Coast on your wall, a Point Roadknight print is one of those things you'll look at every single day and feel something. Customers tell me their prints remind them of their favourite holiday spot, lift their mood when they walk past, and become a talking point every time someone visits.
All prints are made to order, printed and shipped from Victoria, with free shipping anywhere in Australia. No pickup needed. It arrives ready to hang.
Start with Point Roadknight Art Print II if you want the aerial view that keeps stopping people in their tracks, or go with Point Roadknight Art Print I for that wide, sweeping bay composition. Either way, you're getting a print of a real place I know and love, shot by me personally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wall art is available for Point Roadknight?
There are two Point Roadknight art prints available at Local Breaks: Point Roadknight Art Print I and Point Roadknight Art Print II. Both are shot by local Geelong photographer Sam Piasente and available in a range of sizes and framing options, starting from $89. Print II is an aerial drone shot offering a bird's-eye view of the bay and headland.
What size Point Roadknight print should I get for my living room?
For a living room, an L size (59.4x84.1cm) or XL size (84.1x118.9cm) works well as a statement piece above a sofa or on a feature wall. If you're filling a larger wall or want something that really commands the space, the EPIC size (100x150cm, 1.5m wide) is the most impactful option. The size guide can help you match the print to your wall dimensions.
Is Point Roadknight wall art a good gift idea?
It's one of the best gifts you can give someone with a connection to Anglesea or the Surf Coast. Customers regularly buy Point Roadknight prints as gifts for family and friends who love the area. Because the prints come framed and ready to hang, there's nothing else the recipient needs to do except find the perfect spot on their wall.
Do Point Roadknight prints come with free shipping?
Yes, all Local Breaks prints include free shipping across Australia. Prints are made to order and shipped from Victoria. There is no pickup option and no international shipping at this stage.
Good things are out there on that headland. Now you can have them on your wall too.
