Photo of Shelly Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Shelly Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Shelly Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Shelly Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Shelly Beach and the settlement

Photo of Shelly Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.2

Very good

Shelly Beach

Congo Park, Australia

#163 out of 491 in New South Wales

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Moruya Heads • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Killibinbin cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 6.2km

Coffee Shop Single Fin Canteen & Goods

9.4 - Excellent 6.8km

Restaurant Broulee Brewhouse

8.8 - Excellent 6.8km

Coffee Shop Mossy On Train

7.1km

Coffee Shop Boat Shed

9.8 - Exceptional 8.1km

Cafe Mossy On Pacific

9 - Excellent 8.1km

Coffee Shop The Rivermouth General Store

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Restaurant The Patch, Tomakin

6.8 - Good 9.6km

Bar Smokey Dan's

8.8 - Excellent 9.7km

Park Congo Beach Lookout

5.1km

Park Shark Bay

5.9km

Park Broulee Island Nature Reserve

6.3km

Park Broulee Island

6.3km

Hiking Area Broulee Bangalay Sand Forest

6.8km

Park Captain Oldrey Park

6.9km

Park Illawong

7km

Park Illawong Nature Reserve

7km

Park Candlagan Creek Reserve

7.7km

Playground Congo Reserve Playground

4.7km

Playground Broulee Surf Club Reserve Playground

5.9km

Playground Captain Oldrey Reserve Playground

6.8km

Dog Park Tomakin Beach 24 Hour Dog Off Leash Area

8.9km

Market SAGE Farmers Market Moruya

6km

Grocery Store Broulee Supermarket & Cellars

6.2km

Supermarket IGA Tomakin

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Moruya Heads lookout

300m

Tourist Attraction Bingi Dreaming track

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Broulee Lookout

5.8km

Museum Moruya Museum

6.5km

Landmark Moruya Showground

6.5km

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About

Shelly Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 20th place out of 57 beaches in the Eurobodalla Shire region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Shelly Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bengello Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Shelly Beach is located in Eurobodalla Shire within Moruya Heads, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Moruya Heads • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Killibinbin cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 6.2km

Coffee Shop Single Fin Canteen & Goods

9.4 - Excellent 6.8km

Restaurant Broulee Brewhouse

8.8 - Excellent 6.8km

Coffee Shop Mossy On Train

7.1km

Coffee Shop Boat Shed

9.8 - Exceptional 8.1km

Cafe Mossy On Pacific

9 - Excellent 8.1km

Coffee Shop The Rivermouth General Store

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Restaurant The Patch, Tomakin

6.8 - Good 9.6km

Bar Smokey Dan's

8.8 - Excellent 9.7km

Park Congo Beach Lookout

5.1km

Park Shark Bay

5.9km

Park Broulee Island Nature Reserve

6.3km

Park Broulee Island

6.3km

Hiking Area Broulee Bangalay Sand Forest

6.8km

Park Captain Oldrey Park

6.9km

Park Illawong

7km

Park Illawong Nature Reserve

7km

Park Candlagan Creek Reserve

7.7km

Playground Congo Reserve Playground

4.7km

Playground Broulee Surf Club Reserve Playground

5.9km

Playground Captain Oldrey Reserve Playground

6.8km

Dog Park Tomakin Beach 24 Hour Dog Off Leash Area

8.9km

Market SAGE Farmers Market Moruya

6km

Grocery Store Broulee Supermarket & Cellars

6.2km

Supermarket IGA Tomakin

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Moruya Heads lookout

300m

Tourist Attraction Bingi Dreaming track

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Broulee Lookout

5.8km

Museum Moruya Museum

6.5km

Landmark Moruya Showground

6.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Shelly Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Shelly Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

540m 7 min walk

South Head Beach South Head Beach

8.1 Very good

3.1km

Bengello Beach Bengello Beach

8.4 Very good

5km

Congo Beach Congo Beach

8.1 Very good

6.8km

Broulee Beach Broulee Beach

7.7 Very good

8.6km

Tomakin Beach Tomakin Beach

7.9 Very good

9.8km

Barlings Beach Barlings Beach

8.1 Very good

10.9km

Meringo Beach Meringo Beach

7 Good

11.3km

Guerilla Small Beach Guerilla Small Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Moruya Heads • 870m

Transport

Airport

MYA • 1.7km

Bus Station

Coronation Dr at Frances St • 7km

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8.2 Very good

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Shelly Beach?

The coastline of Shelly Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Shelly Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Shelly Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Shelly Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Shelly Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Shelly Beach are usually strong.

Is the Shelly Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Shelly Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Shelly Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Shelly Beach?

The bar is located right on the Shelly Beach.

How far is the Shelly Beach from parking?

The Shelly Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Shelly Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Shelly Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Moruya Heads lookout located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Shelly Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Shelly Beach is January. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 16°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shelly Beach (Eurobodalla Shire Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Shelly Beach (Eurobodalla Shire Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.