The view of sea beach

The view of sea beach

Picnic table with hard surface, next to the carpark

Picnic table with hard surface, next to the carpark

View of the beach from the picnic table area

View of the beach from the picnic table area

Shelly Beach
The BBQs, accessible via a fairly hard surfaced sandy pathway which leads from the picnic table area

The BBQs, accessible via a fairly hard surfaced sandy pathway which leads from the picnic table area

Accessible parking bay (only one) - very cramped!

Accessible parking bay (only one) - very cramped!

Accessible parking bay, fairly cramped!

Accessible parking bay, fairly cramped!

Accessible toilet entrance, standard doorway, no MLAK required. Located next door to the carpark.

Accessible toilet entrance, standard doorway, no MLAK required. Located next door to the carpark.

Interior of the accessible toilet, plenty of room, a bit grubby

Interior of the accessible toilet, plenty of room, a bit grubby

Accessible outdoor shower area

Accessible outdoor shower area

Accessible parking area near Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Accessible parking area near Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Dedicated accessible parking space near the beach access pathway at Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Dedicated accessible parking space near the beach access pathway at Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Beach entrance pathway and accessible route from the parking area towards Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Beach entrance pathway and accessible route from the parking area towards Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Accessible toilet entry point with wheelchair access at Shelly Beach amenities, Manly NSW 2095

Accessible toilet entry point with wheelchair access at Shelly Beach amenities, Manly NSW 2095

Walking pathway leading towards The Boathouse Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095 with seating area nearby

Walking pathway leading towards The Boathouse Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095 with seating area nearby

Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach surroundings showing visitor facilities and pathway access near Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, Manly NSW 2095.

Shelly Beach surroundings showing visitor facilities and pathway access near Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, Manly NSW 2095.

Accessible parking bay and pathway access area overlooking Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

Accessible parking bay and pathway access area overlooking Shelly Beach, Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095.

    An ideal place for a day out. A beautiful picturesque swimming beach, very sheltered with flat calm water and good for snorkelling around the nearby rocks. No beach wheelchair available. However, there is a wide concrete boat ramp leading from a hard pathway into the water, so no need to negotiate sand to get to the waters edge. An accessible parking bay is nearby, although it is a rather cramped one! Several picnic tables surrounded by hard surfaces & two free electric BBQs with views of the beach. The Boathouse cafe nearby serves great food and coffee, with accessible indoor and outdoor seating, plus a little outdoor kiosk called 'Le Kiosk' for ice creams and snacks. Accessible toilets and shower available. All of this is within 20m maximum from the car park. There is also a wonderful stroll which starts here, along a hard wide pathway all the way to Manly beach, a few small slopes, about 3km. You can also see the sunset from here as it's west facing.

    Obstacle free access
    Softer variable sand
    Gentle gradient
    Smooth shore routes

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