Shelly Beach is a wonderful coastal area just a few minute drive away from the Coromandel Township on the Coromandel Peninsula.  

The Coromandel Peninsula is located on the eastern side of the North Island of the country.  Coromandel Township is only 75 kilometres away from the capital city of Auckland.  However, the road between the two cities winds around the Firth of Thames and the Hauraki Gulf coasts, making it actually a 190 kilometre drive.

 The peninsula was named after the HMS Coromandel, which first arrived into the harbour in 1820.

 A long time ago, Coromandel Township was a major port responsible for serving the area’s gold mining and kauri industries.

While the area is no longer a gold mining hub, there are a number of remnants from its gold mining history, including an old gold stamper battery.

What to Do – Shelly Beach

        Shelly Beach is the ideal location for a variety of different coastal activities.

Shelly Beach is home to a wonderful holiday park that has beach access that allows safe swimming and coastal exploration opportunities for the whole family. The park also provides visitors with a jumping pillow, a playground, for the children, beach volleyball areas, and vast lawns for a variety of lawn games.

 The beach is also home to a boat ramp, making Shelly Beach a great place for visitors to drop their boats in the water and enjoy a day out on the water.

The calm waters on the coast of Shelly Beach is also perfect for canoeing and kayaking.  The beach is also home to a wide variety of bird life, making it a great place for bird watching enthusiasts.

        Of course, Shelly Beach also benefits from its close proximity to Coromandel Township.  The town is home to a surprising number of award-winning restaurants for a town of its size.

 This makes it a great place to enjoy a wonderful meal after a long day on the beach or out on the water. 

The township also has a number of fun-parks that are perfect for children and families travelling to the area.

Lastly, anglers will enjoy booking a charter from the township.  There are a number of services that operate chartered trips from the harbour.

Where to Stay – Shelly Beach

        If you want to stay right on Shelly Beach, the best option is to book an accommodation in the holiday park.  The park is home to a variety of accommodation options, ranging from two-bedroom, family units to powered and unpowered campsites.

Travelling from Abroad?

        Shelly Beach’s close proximity to Auckland makes it very easy to access for visitors from abroad.

Auckland is home to a large international airport that is serviced from a variety of destinations around the globe.  From there, it is just a 190 kilometre drive to Shelly Beach.