Bells Beach Management

Bells Beach Management

Council is the state government’s delegated manager of the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve. Council manages the reserve to the high tide mark, with most of the offshore waters included in the Point Addis Marine National Park (managed by Parks Victoria). The offshore waters in the northern part of the reserve are managed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

The Bells Beach Committee advises Council on management of the reserve. The committee is made up of an impartial Chair, representatives of the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Surfing Victoria, and six community nominees. The Chair and community nominee positions are filled after a publically advertised process every four years.

Management and maintenance of the reserve is guided by the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve Coastal and Marine Management 2015 - 2025 .

Minutes from meetings of the Bells Beach Committee provide a record of recent discussions and advice.

Draft Minutes of Meeting Bells Beach Committee 22 June 2022(PDF, 477KB)

Final minutes of Meeting Bells Beach Committee 28 February 2022(PDF, 577KB)

Final minutes of Meeting Bells Beach Committee 15 March 2021(PDF, 463KB)

Final minutes of Meeting Bells Beach Committee 29 June 2020(PDF, 644KB)

Final minutes of Meeting Bells Beach Committee 16 March 2020(PDF, 605KB)