Event Guide: Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Lineup at Bells Beach - WSL

EVENT WINDOW: April 8th - April 18th
EVENT TRIALS: April 5th & 6th
LOCATION: Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
MOBILE SPOTS: Winki Pop

EVENT INFORMATION:
As the second stop of the 2020 Championship Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is the longest running WSL event and sits in a prestigious realm of its own. Along with winning a World Title, a win at Bells is a coveted achievement that every professional surfer dreams to accomplish. Traditionally running on the Easter weekend for over 55 years, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach sees huge crowds brave the elements to witness surfing history and see which surfing legend rings the iconic bell.

THE DROP FESTIVAL:
The Drop Festival is going HUGE in 2020, this time with seven awesome Aussie acts taking over the stages and bringing the beats to Torquay on the 11th of April.

2020 will see the likes of THE PRESETS, BOY & BEAR, BALL PARK MUSIC, ALLDAY, DZ DEATHRAYS, KITA ALEXANDER and GRAACE.

Click here to get your tickets now!

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach - WSL

EVENT PARKING:
$5 Parking opposite event site
Proceeds from the parking fee will go to the Jan Juc Cricket Club.

EVENT SHUTTLE:
A free shuttle bus will run at convenient locations between Torquay, Jan Juc and Bells Beach. The shuttle will depart every hour on the half hour from the Rip Curl retail store Torquay over the Easter weekend from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Friday 10th April - Monday 13th April, 2020 Note: Daily Service may cease earlier if event is called off for the day Shuttle bus stops include:
RIP CURL STORE TORQUAY, SURF COAST HWY
WYNDHAM RESORT BUS STOP, THE ESPLANADE
PEPPERS THE SANDS RESORT, SANDS BLVD
FRONT BEACH CAFE (OCEAN SIDE BUS STOP), THE ESPLANADE
GO RIDE A WAVE SHOP BUS STOP, BELL ST
BIRD ROCK CAFE, OCEAN BLVD
RIP CURL PRO EVENT SITE

EVENT ENTRY:
Tickets can be purchased at the gate from the opening day of the event Wednesday 8th April,2020 $12 - Day pass
$5 - Day pass (concession)
$25 - Festival pass
$10 - Festival pass (concession)
Free - Kids 16 and under
*Note: All Surfing Victoria Members and 3228 residents receive free entry into the event by presenting your membership card or a valid ID.

RIP CURL PRO LIVE SITES
The Rip Curl Pro is streamed live into official Rip Curl Pro Live Site cafés, restaurants and venues throughout Torquay, Jan Juc and the surrounding area.
So relax, grab a bite to eat and let Bells Beach excitement come to you!
Live Site Locations Here

ACCOMMODATION & LAY DAY ACTIVITIES
To find the best accommodation and activities check out Visit Victoria

BEYOND THE SURFING
WSL Merchandise - Here
Surfing Victoria Learn to Surf - Here
Surfers Rescue 24/7 - Here
Australian National Surfing Museum - Here

WHAT TO BRING
Sunscreen
Hat
Towel
Camera
Pen (for autographs)

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Drones
Single use plastic

WASTE WISE:
The Rip Curl Pro is a Waste Wise and Plastic Free event, so we ask you to please keep the place clean this April and support us in our endeavour to reduce impact on the surrounding environment. Bells Beach is part of Point Addis Marine National Park and Surfing Reserve, so deserves all of our respect.