Photo of Shelly Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Shelly Beach with blue 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

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Shelly Beach

Cronulla, Australia

#232 out of 491 in New South Wales

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for Snorkeling Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Boat Harbour • 5.3 km

Map of beach

Park Wattamolla Falls

8.1km

National Park Royal National Park

9.4km

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About

Shelly Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 17th place out of 17 beaches in the Sutherland Shire region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Shelly Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

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

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is North Cronulla Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Shelly Beach is located in Sutherland Shire within Boat Harbour, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

+16 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

3.9 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Boat Harbour • 5.3 km

Map of beach

Park Wattamolla Falls

8.1km

National Park Royal National Park

9.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

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

When it comes to what to do in Shelly Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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South Cronulla Beach South Cronulla Beach

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North Cronulla Beach North Cronulla Beach

8.5 Excellent

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Jibbon Beach Jibbon Beach

8.4 Very good

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Horderns Beach Horderns Beach

8.4 Very good

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Wanda Beach Wanda Beach

8.1 Very good

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Cronulla Beach Cronulla Beach

8.2 Very good

5.7km

Marley Beach Marley Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Boat Harbour • 5.3km

Transport

Airport

SYD • 13.3km

Bus Station

Chatswood Station • 29.8km

Train Station

Cronulla Station • 1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

Bharat Mekkanagadde

10 Exceptional

Beautiful place for walk, party or relaxing. Has good rock pools as well.

Martin Witchard

8 Very good

Gentler and possibly more enjoyable for small children than South Cronulla. Still surf-side, with a small creek and some historic structures adding interest. There is an expansive park backing it up and a cafe and corner store nearby. Least changed to my eyes, returning here after 50 years!

Lewis Nhan

10 Exceptional

Shelly beach has a nice rock pool. There isn't much sand to lay on but it has a lot of grass land at the top and spacious. Beautiful homes as well

Minh Tong

10 Exceptional

This is nice part of beach, less crowded, beautiful view and swimming pool and you can take a shower at here!!!

Bijay

10 Exceptional

Nice rocky beach, pool for swimming,, picknic park.. great place.. very very very dirty toilets though, but could have been just an Ahole person..

Questions and answers

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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

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:

Snorkeling

Is the Shelly Beach good for swimming?

, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

Shelly Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Shelly Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones

Is the Shelly Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Shelly Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of Shelly Beach?

Shelly Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on 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.

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 26°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 17°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shelly Beach (Sutherland 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 (Sutherland 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.