Shell Beach
Shell Beach
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Secret Harbour, Australia799 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
I expected to walk out to the shelly beach and have to have a confined space ticket and become engulfed in shells lol . Not the case. Not sure if they had just harvested them in a big pile to the right of the beach about a k down, as they must flog the shells off for a price. I know the Denham caravan park have them for ground coverage instead of the red dirt . Didn’t really excite the wife and our young one . There is actually cooler shells on the beach out the front of the Denham caravan park . Wouldn’t put it on your bucket list but if your bored , why not .
Written September 14, 2021
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BrentFran
Mandurah and Peel Region, Australia226 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
One of the biggest waste of time on our trip. It was such a disappointment, they say it is all shells, not true. Would rather go to any other beach. Mis advertising and photo shopped photos. Even our 9 year old grandchildren were disappointed
Written July 13, 2021
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand23,296 contributions
Jun 2022
The carpark was under construction so it was a bit hard to get in. the beach itself was interesting. The undulating area between the carpark and the beach seemed like sand but was made from broken shells. It was quite interesting to run through.
The shell area is by the water. You can see the sand at the water's edge and the shells just piling on top of it as you head away.
The water was quite calm and a bit cold. The beach is very long though. It seemed to go on forever along the water. There was an area that seemed to be fenced off in the distance. We were there on an overcast day so it wasn't the best beach weather.
The shell area is by the water. You can see the sand at the water's edge and the shells just piling on top of it as you head away.
The water was quite calm and a bit cold. The beach is very long though. It seemed to go on forever along the water. There was an area that seemed to be fenced off in the distance. We were there on an overcast day so it wasn't the best beach weather.
Written July 5, 2022
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Spennygirl
Perth, Australia54 contributions
Jan 2020
Have been once before and the initial feeling then was wow, look at this. There was also lots of small crabs which we had fun watching.
This time - the initial feeling was, well it's just a shell beach with water and there were absolutely no crabs whatsoever.
Boring to be quite honest as you go, get a pic and then leave like everyone else. The fact that it is a long way from everywhere makes it less appealing to visit ever again.
This time - the initial feeling was, well it's just a shell beach with water and there were absolutely no crabs whatsoever.
Boring to be quite honest as you go, get a pic and then leave like everyone else. The fact that it is a long way from everywhere makes it less appealing to visit ever again.
Written February 5, 2020
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Melody V
38 contributions
May 2022
They have cleared the beach of shells since the last time we were there, so there is way more sand visible. Its literally a crappy beach covered in tiny shells. I wont stop here again, it seems to be one of those places now where u stop just so u can say u have been there.
Written June 17, 2022
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The Evolving Backpacker
Port Hedland, Australia106 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
This beautiful snow-white beach is made up of billions upon billions of tiny cockle shells up to 10 metres deep and stretching for over 70 kilometres. The water in the bay is two times more saline than sea water due to the topography of the land - more water evaporates than what leaves the bay. As it is in a remote location most visitors, including us, happen to be passerby’s, happy to just stay for a while to revel in the unique beauty of this place, click a few Instagrammable photos and move on. It is definitely worth the detour and a must do activity if you visit this region.
Written August 30, 2021
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PMQuestions
North Yorkshire, UK35,433 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
This is just off the through road and it is well signposted and there are toilets too.
The explanatory signage is excellent and the reality is staggering, in places there are shells 9m deep. Note also the fence to exclude non-native species extending far out into the water.
The explanatory signage is excellent and the reality is staggering, in places there are shells 9m deep. Note also the fence to exclude non-native species extending far out into the water.
Written September 13, 2022
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Michelle T
Perth, Australia289 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
I personally find that it’s worth stopping to experience this very unique beach. I cannot recall encountering any of this sort of shell beach anywhere in the world but then again I do not travel extensively. Because it’s one of the many lookouts, people tend to by pass it. I would stop and spend some time exploring this beautiful beach.
Written October 20, 2020
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Patrice F
2 contributions
Nov 2022
What a fantastic stop. 60km of shell beach .. made of the tiniest shells you will ever see and feel. Just beautiful. The interpretation boards at the area certainly helped to explain just how the beach became to be! Well worth a visit and certainly makes for a special photo.
Written November 16, 2022
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Bea T
Wellington, New Zealand388 contributions
Mar 2023
What a lovely spot to stop and go for a swim. The beach is so bright white. The contrast with the blue sky and the sea makes this very stunning. Take your bathing suite and go for a swim. There are toilets and changing rooms. Unfortunately lots of flies there, but yes, this is Australia.
Written August 1, 2023
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How far to drive off the main road and can u drive and turn a caravan around .
Written August 22, 2020
Just a short drive - less than two minutes - good dirt road into a car park and yes there is room for parking if you are towing a caravan - enjoy - you won’t be disappointed.
Written August 22, 2020
Is Denham hot between end of November and early December? Tqvm
Written April 15, 2018
Define hot? Depends if you live in the Sahara desert or Alaska as to what you class as hot. Best time of year to visit Shark Bay is April to September. Anything outside that will either be windy as hell, or hot as hadies.
Written April 19, 2018
Bonjour YellowSingle, Je rêve d'aller voir cette plage mais comme je voyage en bus je me demande comment faire pour aller sur cette plage ? Merci de vos conseils.
Written May 30, 2016
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