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Shelly Beach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ranked #19 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveler Description: Shelley Beach is apart of Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large foreshore and golden sands. The northern end is called Queenscliff Beach... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

While technically an ocean beach, Shelly beach curls around and faces "the wrong way" i.e. not out to sea, so it is very flat, calm and sheltered. The stroll around from manly (a kilometre or so?) is lovely, and it's got a lovely grassy area for picnics/hanging out, and a lovely restaurant if you want to be a bit less... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

It is very pretty with a lovely restaurant on the beach. Would be a lovely place for a family picnic and a bar-b-que. More

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Darmstadt, Germany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

..little cove close to manly beach good for swimming in calm waters as there´s virtually no waves. The walk there is also v nice & a great spot to enjoy the sunset. More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

A little sun trap about a 10 min.walk round the headland from MANLY main beach,nice swimming and refreshments are easy to reach straight off beach,well worth a visit More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

It is a great walk from Manly to Shelly. Especially on a sunny day in autumn or winter with only a few people around. More

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Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

very small cute beach, nice for watching the surfers ride the waves More

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See 8 more reviews by mcg88 for Sydney
Marrakech, Morocco
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Nice little beach, great for snorkeling, nearly a cove, has some rocks you can lay on to get away from crowds, nice walk to get here from manly More

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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

We used to visit Shelly Beach as kids, and I loved in particular the whitewashed rock pool on the way. Made sure I took my grandchildren there on a recent trip. Oh to have the money to buy in the area! More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This small beach is nice and has fewer hazards. Don't miss the cliff trail toward the back of the beach area. That is the true hidden gem! More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Shelley beach is a very protected beach, so no matter what the conditions at South Steyne, North Steyne or Queenscliff (Manly Beach) you will find safe swimming at Shelley. The walk around to it is beautiful and there is a variety of marine life around the rocks, so take your snorkelling gear. A picnic on the sand makes a great... More

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