Shell Cove, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shell Cove Shellharbour, New South Wales
Aerial view from the east
Shell Cove Location in New South Wales
Population	5,624 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2529
LGA(s)	City of Shellharbour
Region	Illawarra
County	Camden
Parish	Terragong
State electorate(s)	Shellharbour
Federal Division(s)	Gilmore
Suburbs around Shell Cove: Flinders Shellharbour Dunmore Shell Cove Dunmore Minnamurra

Shell Cove is a cool seaside town in the Shellharbour area of New South Wales, Australia. It's just south of a bigger city called Wollongong. Shell Cove is right next to Bass Point and Killalea State Park.

This area has lots of great things to see and do. You can find parks, natural bush areas, and The Links Golf Course. There are also schools like Shell Cove Public School and Shellharbour Anglican College. Plus, there's a Family Health Medical Centre. A big new addition to the area is the Shell Cove Marina.

Shell Cove Marina: A New Hub

The Shell Cove Marina is a brand new and exciting part of Shell Cove. Many people in the local community are really happy about it. It's a great place to hang out and explore.

What You Can Find at the Marina

The marina area has many different places to visit. You can grab a bite at several restaurants and cafes. There's also a barber shop, a Woolworths supermarket, a bakery, and a gelato store for sweet treats. You'll also find a few other retail shops.

Fun for Kids and Community

For younger visitors, there's a special Kids Beach. It's a safe and fun spot where parents can relax and watch their children play. If you love gardening, you can join the Community Garden. People meet there on Wednesdays and Saturdays to work on their plants.

Marina Size and Adventure

The Shell Cove Marina is huge! It's actually 30% bigger than Darling Harbour, which is a famous area in Sydney. The marina covers more than 10 hectares. For those who love adventure, BIGWAVE Skydive offers parachute landings. They land at Bass Point, which is on the southern side of the marina.

Shell Cove Marina from above

Butterflies of Shell Cove

Shell Cove is a special place for many different kinds of butterflies. This is because the area has done a great job of protecting its natural habitats. When the weather is good, butterflies can really thrive here.

Amazing Butterfly Species

A local butterfly expert has recorded many species in Shell Cove. Here are some of the beautiful butterflies you might see:

• The Orchard Swallowtail

The beautiful Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly

• The Dainty Swallowtail
• The Blue Triangle
• The Black Jezebel

A Female Varied Eggfly Butterfly

• The Cabbage White
• The Meadow Argus
• The Australian Painted Lady
• The Yellow Admiral
• The Monarch
• The Lesser Wanderer
• Grass Darts
• Ochres
• Glistening Pencil Blue
• Small Green Banded Blue
• Grass Blues
• The Plumbago Blue

Rare Visitors

Some butterflies don't visit Shell Cove very often, but they have been seen here too! These rare visitors include:

• The Varied Eggfly
• The Common Crow
• The Spotted Jezebel
• The Blue Tiger
• The Macleay's Swallowtail