Shelly Beach is located in Manly and forms part of Cabbage Tree Bay, a protected marine reserve which lies adjacent to North Head and Fairy Bower. It’s a popular snorkel, scuba diving and swimming location and is the perfect location for students to study Marine Studies, Geography - Oceanography and Outdoor Education. While snorkelling students will see kelp forests, rock shelves/platforms and different fish species which can be viewed in relatively shallow water.

Note: Shelly Beach is offered as a snorkel excursion venue and is available to book in Term 1 and late Term 4 on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Max 1 class or 30 students per excursion.

If time permits, we take students on a short walk near Shelly Beach headland.

Location

Shelly beach

Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095

Accessibility

This site does not cater for people with access needs.

Contact the centre if your group has accessibility requirements.

Getting here

Shelly Beach is an easy walk from Manly wharf (approximately 1.5 km).

Shelly beach learning resources