Photo of Shelly Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Shelly Beach with turquoise 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

7.2

Good

Shelly Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Shelly Beach?

There are 4 places to stay in the Shelly Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Shelly Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1054036&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Parakai Springs Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2599850&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Parakai Geothermal Motel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1711847&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pukeatua Farmstay</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7113472&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Warkworth Barn Retreat</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5472045&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Fantail Bush Chalet</a></li></ul>

Parakai, New Zealand

#69 out of 86 in Auckland

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Shelly Beach • 0.4 km

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Tourist Attraction Omeru Reserve

8.7km

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About

Shelly Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 69th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with 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 not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

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

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

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

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

Shelly Beach is located in Auckland within Shelly Beach, 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

+15 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Shelly Beach • 0.4 km

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Tourist Attraction Omeru Reserve

8.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Shelly Beach • 23.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Shelly Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Shelly Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Shelly Beach • 400m

Transport

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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. The water is impeccably turquoise. 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 area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Shelly Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

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. 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

What are the key audiences of Shelly Beach?

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

Campers (caravans)

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Shelly Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Shelly Beach?

There are 4 places to stay in the Shelly Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

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 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shelly Beach (North island) 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 (North island) 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.