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Shelly Beach

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach sits on the route: 5 minutes from The Entrance, 57km from Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Shelly Beach is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 1,280, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Shelly Beach sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shelly Beach to your route.

About Shelly Beach

Bateau Bay is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. "Bateau" is French for "boat."

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Shelly Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Shelly Beach located?

Shelly Beach is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.3700 latitude, 151.4852 longitude.

What is the population of Shelly Beach?

Shelly Beach has a population of approximately 1,280 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,280
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.3700, 151.4852

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Shelly Beach

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pie in the Sky

A legendary biker and car enthusiast cafe on the Old Pacific Highway north of Sydney, the essential pit stop on Australia's most popular motorcycle road.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Taronga Zoo Sydney

Harbourside zoo with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline housing over 4,000 animals from around the world.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Sydney

Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

59 km · about 70 min drive

tunnel

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

A 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Shelly Beach

  • 59 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

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Long Jetty

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Blue Bay

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2 km awayPop. 11,905

Killarney Vale

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3 km awayPop. 7,103

Tumbi Vmbi

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 4,981

The Entrance

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 4,025

The Entrance North

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 1,439

Forresters Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 2,796

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