Photo of Shelly Reserve Beach with bright shell sand surface

Photo of Shelly Reserve Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Shelly Reserve Beach with straight shore

Photo of Shelly Reserve Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.4

Good

Shelly Reserve Beach

Beachlands, New Zealand

#55 out of 86 in Auckland

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright shell sand Shell sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Beachlands • 0.8 km

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Supermarket Saveway Highland Park

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About

Shelly Reserve Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 55th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright shell 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Shelly Reserve 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.

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

Shelly Reserve Beach is located in Auckland within Beachlands, 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 coast of the North island, 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

+14 ^o C +9 ^o C

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Beachlands • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Barracuda Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 8.3km

Indian Restaurant Gorkha Eastern beach

9.6 - Exceptional 8.4km

Restaurant Zabr'one - Inspired by Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine

9.6 - Exceptional 9.2km

Bar Applejack's Bar & Eatery

8 - Very good 9.2km

Restaurant Mandarin Palace

7.4 - Good 9.3km

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Hut Highland Park

7.4 - Good 9.3km

Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 9.3km

Korean Restaurant Mama Park's

8.8 - Excellent 9.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King Highland Park

6.6 - Good 9.3km

Park Mellons Bay Reserve

6.7km

Park Eastern Beach

7.7km

Park Macleans Park

7.9km

Park Eastern Beach Play Ground

8.2km

Park Rogers Park

8.7km

Park William Green Domain

9km

Park Eeya's Rock

9.7km

Park Wakaaranga Creek Reserve

9.9km

Playground Macleans Zipline

7.8km

Playground Prince Regent Drive Playground

9.7km

Supermarket Saveway Highland Park

9.4km

Grocery Store FreshChoice Half Moon Bay

9.5km

Store Palmers Pakuranga

8.6 - Excellent 9.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Beachlands • 8.7km from center

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Area

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Localities

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Transport

Airport

WIK • 10.6km

Bus Station

Manukau Bus Station • 17km

Train Station

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Questions and answers

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

The Shelly Reserve Beach is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at Shelly Reserve Beach?

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

Is the Shelly Reserve 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 Reserve 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Shelly Reserve Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Shelly Reserve 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 shell sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Shelly Reserve Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Shelly Reserve 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.

The following features add extra points:

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

What are the key audiences of Shelly Reserve Beach?

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

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Shelly Reserve Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Shelly Reserve Beach?

There are 368 places to stay in the Shelly Reserve Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Shelly Reserve Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Shelly Reserve Beach from parking?

The Shelly Reserve 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 Reserve Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Shelly Reserve Beach is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.