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

The Shelly Beach is covered with soft and fine 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 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.

Is the Shelly Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Shelly Beach are usually strong. 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 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

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. 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?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Shelly Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Asty's Port Macquarie is the closest place located 700 meters from the 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 4 attractions near Shelly Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sea Acres Rainforest Centre located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shelly Beach (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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.

Photo of Shelly Beach with bright fine 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

Shelly Beach

Port Macquarie, Australia

7.5

#381 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Taskers • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Dog Park Nobbys Beach

580m

Playground Blair Reserve

2.2km

Playground Absalom Reserve Playground

2.2km

Playground Town Beach Playground

3km

Sports Complex Port Macquarie Skate Park

3km

Playground Livvi’s Place Playground

3.8km

Playground Amethyst Park & Playground Port Macquarie

4km

Hiking Area Coastal Walk

70m

Park Shelly Beach

100m

Park John Downes Park

200m

National Park Sea Acres National Park

500m

Park Calwalla Reserve

630m

Park Miners Beach

810m

Park Lily Pond Reserve

1km

Park Chiller's Bay

1.3km

Hiking Area Lookout

1.4km

Meal Takeaway Asty's JR. @Shelly Beach

8.6 - Excellent 430m

Restaurant Asty's Port Macquarie

9.6 - Exceptional 440m

Cafe Rainforest Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Cafe Sandbox

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Chinese Restaurant Four Seasons Chinese Asian Cuisine takeaway

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe COAST Lighthouse Beach

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Meal Takeaway Lighthouse Beach Takeaway

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Chinese Restaurant Lotus at Lighthouse

8.2 - Very good 2.2km

Cafe Bittersweet

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Waniora supermarket

1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet choices soft serve

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Supermarket FreePostage

1.6km

Supermarket FOODWORKS

2.7km

Supermarket Coles Lighthouse Beach

2.7km

Supermarket Coles Port Macquarie

3km

Supermarket Hastings Co-op IGA

3.3km

Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Gelato Port Macquarie

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Port Macquarie

4.3km

Landmark Harry's Lookout

110m

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

500m

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

550m

Tourist Attraction Tacking Point Lighthouse

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Flagstaff Lookout

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Camel Ride

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

3.4km

Tourist Attraction The Bowl Port Macquarie

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Hydro Golf and Putt Putt

6.2km

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About

Shelly Beach is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 9th place out of 16 beaches in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Located within the settlement

Taskers • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Dog Park Nobbys Beach

580m

Playground Blair Reserve

2.2km

Playground Absalom Reserve Playground

2.2km

Playground Town Beach Playground

3km

Sports Complex Port Macquarie Skate Park

3km

Playground Livvi’s Place Playground

3.8km

Playground Amethyst Park & Playground Port Macquarie

4km

Hiking Area Coastal Walk

70m

Park Shelly Beach

100m

Park John Downes Park

200m

National Park Sea Acres National Park

500m

Park Calwalla Reserve

630m

Park Miners Beach

810m

Park Lily Pond Reserve

1km

Park Chiller's Bay

1.3km

Hiking Area Lookout

1.4km

Meal Takeaway Asty's JR. @Shelly Beach

8.6 - Excellent 430m

Restaurant Asty's Port Macquarie

9.6 - Exceptional 440m

Cafe Rainforest Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Cafe Sandbox

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Chinese Restaurant Four Seasons Chinese Asian Cuisine takeaway

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe COAST Lighthouse Beach

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Meal Takeaway Lighthouse Beach Takeaway

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Chinese Restaurant Lotus at Lighthouse

8.2 - Very good 2.2km

Cafe Bittersweet

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Waniora supermarket

1.3km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet choices soft serve

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Supermarket FreePostage

1.6km

Supermarket FOODWORKS

2.7km

Supermarket Coles Lighthouse Beach

2.7km

Supermarket Coles Port Macquarie

3km

Supermarket Hastings Co-op IGA

3.3km

Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Gelato Port Macquarie

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Port Macquarie

4.3km

Landmark Harry's Lookout

110m

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

500m

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

550m

Tourist Attraction Tacking Point Lighthouse

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Flagstaff Lookout

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Camel Ride

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

3.4km

Tourist Attraction The Bowl Port Macquarie

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Hydro Golf and Putt Putt

6.2km

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Transport

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Bus Station

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Train Station

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Shelly Beach

Port Macquarie, Australia

Dog Park Nobbys Beach

Playground Blair Reserve

Playground Absalom Reserve Playground

Playground Town Beach Playground

Sports Complex Port Macquarie Skate Park

Playground Livvi’s Place Playground

Playground Amethyst Park & Playground Port Macquarie

Hiking Area Coastal Walk

Park Shelly Beach

Park John Downes Park

National Park Sea Acres National Park

Park Calwalla Reserve

Park Miners Beach

Park Lily Pond Reserve

Park Chiller's Bay

Hiking Area Lookout

Meal Takeaway Asty's JR. @Shelly Beach

Restaurant Asty's Port Macquarie

Cafe Rainforest Cafe

Cafe Sandbox

Chinese Restaurant Four Seasons Chinese Asian Cuisine takeaway

Cafe COAST Lighthouse Beach

Meal Takeaway Lighthouse Beach Takeaway

Chinese Restaurant Lotus at Lighthouse

Cafe Bittersweet

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Waniora supermarket

Ice Cream Shop Sweet choices soft serve

Supermarket FreePostage

Supermarket FOODWORKS

Supermarket Coles Lighthouse Beach

Supermarket Coles Port Macquarie

Supermarket Hastings Co-op IGA

Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Gelato Port Macquarie

Supermarket Woolworths Port Macquarie

Landmark Harry's Lookout

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

Tourist Attraction Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

Tourist Attraction Tacking Point Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Flagstaff Lookout

Tourist Attraction Camel Ride

Tourist Attraction Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

Tourist Attraction The Bowl Port Macquarie

Tourist Attraction Hydro Golf and Putt Putt

About

Taskers, New South Wales, Port Macquarie-Hastings

Dog Park Nobbys Beach

Playground Blair Reserve

Playground Absalom Reserve Playground

Playground Town Beach Playground

Sports Complex Port Macquarie Skate Park

Playground Livvi’s Place Playground

Playground Amethyst Park & Playground Port Macquarie

Hiking Area Coastal Walk

Park Shelly Beach

Park John Downes Park

National Park Sea Acres National Park

Park Calwalla Reserve

Park Miners Beach

Park Lily Pond Reserve

Park Chiller's Bay

Hiking Area Lookout

Meal Takeaway Asty's JR. @Shelly Beach

Restaurant Asty's Port Macquarie

Cafe Rainforest Cafe

Cafe Sandbox

Chinese Restaurant Four Seasons Chinese Asian Cuisine takeaway

Cafe COAST Lighthouse Beach

Meal Takeaway Lighthouse Beach Takeaway

Chinese Restaurant Lotus at Lighthouse

Cafe Bittersweet

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Waniora supermarket

Ice Cream Shop Sweet choices soft serve

Supermarket FreePostage

Supermarket FOODWORKS

Supermarket Coles Lighthouse Beach

Supermarket Coles Port Macquarie

Supermarket Hastings Co-op IGA

Ice Cream Shop Blue Cow Gelato Port Macquarie