Photo of Shelly Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Shelly Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Shelly Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Shelly Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.3

Good

Shelly Beach

Pallarenda, Australia

#142 out of 187 in Queensland

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Bushland Beach • 6.9 km

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About

Shelly Beach is located on the CoralSea and it is in the 6th place out of 9 beaches in the Townsville region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Shelly Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pallarenda Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Shelly Beach (Townsville) is located outside the Bushland Beach settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Shelly Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Bushland Beach • 6.9 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

4km

Pallarenda Beach Pallarenda Beach

7.8 Very good

6.5km

Pallarenda Dog Beach Pallarenda Dog Beach

7.8 Very good

8.1km

Bushland Beach Bushland Beach

7.1 Good

10.3km

Strand Park Beach Strand Park Beach

8.5 Excellent

13.9km

Saunders Beach Saunders Beach

7.7 Very good

17km

Toolakea Beach Toolakea Beach

6.9 Good

30.3km

Toomulla Beach Toomulla Beach

7.1 Good

38.9km

Balgal Beach Balgal Beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Bushland Beach • 6.9km

Transport

Airport

TSV • 8.4km

Train Station

Rollingstone • 39.7km

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Travelers reviews

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7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

Masaud Akhter

6 Pleasant

How to get to there? Couldnt find road leading to this spot, google maps shows a road which does not exist even

Alexander K

10 Exceptional

Quite, accessible by low tide or boat.

Daniel Dobbie

8 Very good

Reminds me of a castaway island, where Dobbie becomes Defoe... A lovely length of beach deserving of its name.

Dohyung Park

10 Exceptional

Not easy to go but recommendable.

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.

Is the Shelly Beach good for swimming?

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

Shelly Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Shelly Beach for swimming is positive.

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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Shelly Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Shelly Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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 February. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shelly Beach (Townsville City) 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 (Townsville City) 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.