Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a small sheltered ocean beach at the southern end of Cabbage Tree Bay in Manly, within the Northern Beaches local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Part of the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, it is known for its calm waters, fine sand and protected marine environment. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving and is accessed via a scenic coastal walk from Manly Beach, with a beachfront kiosk and restaurant.

Visitors can expect a small, sheltered horseshoe-shaped cove with fine sand, calm clear water and a surrounding bushland headland. The beach lies within the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, offering excellent snorkelling and diving over rocky reefs with visible fish life. A paved coastal walk connects Manly Beach to Shelly Beach via Fairy Bower, with lookouts, rock pools and picnic areas. Facilities include a beachfront restaurant and kiosk, showers and picnic tables.