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Shelly Beach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ranked #11 of 261 attractions in Sydney
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Type: Beaches
Traveler Description: Manly Beach to Shelley Beach  Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large foreshore and golden sands. The Northern end is called Queenscliff... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful little beach a short scenic 10 minute walk around from Manly. A great place for adults and children to swim, play and have a picnic. It is a marine reserve which is reasonably safe to swim, snorkel or scuba dive. There are a couple of cafes, shade trees, barbeques and limited car parking for a fee.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

I love this beach. The cafes are nice, the walk up to the ICMS college is great and even if you cross the beach and jut walk up the path, the views are spectacular. Perfect beach.

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Churchill, Victoria, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

A lovely gentle stroll that takes you from Manly Beach to Shelley Beach and back; you can even stop and have a coffee on the way. Really pleasant way to take a walk with the Pacific Ocean right at your feet.

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Casco, Maine, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Shelly Beach was beautiful. My daughter and I truly enjoyed every minute there. There was plenty do do and the weather was beautiful.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

If I go to Manly I always walk around to Shelly Beach. It is particularly nice when the sun is shining and the sun is sparkling on the water. Interesting sculptures at various points along the way in addition to the ones created by nature.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

What a lovely spot! Can't believe I have lived in NSW for over 50 years and never found Shelly Beach before. It is a lovely walk around there with great photo opportunities and a lovely café.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

This beach is a shirt walk from Manly beach, abd us a secluded hideaway from the crowds. More or less Qest facing offers later sun in the afternoon.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Very Mediterranean, gentle swell, beautiful parkland setting. With Manly surf beach a kilometre's walk along the water. Then easy access to the ferry back to Circular Quay. Great day out.

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Pretty little beach covered with shells. A little rough on the feet coming out of the water but very pretty.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

What can I say.. It's a beautiful bit of paradise.. Can't wait to go back. Next time will hire bikes to see a lot more.

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