Shelly Beach, Central Coast New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shelly Beach Central Coast, New South Wales
Shelly Beach on a windy day in 2010, taken from the sand dunes. Crackneck Lookout in the background.
Population	1,266 (2011 census)
• Density	970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2261
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Area	1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location	5 km (3 mi) S of The Entrance 20 km (12 mi) ENE of Gosford 102 km (63 mi) NNE of Sydney 67 km (42 mi) SSW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Tuggerah
State electorate(s)	The Entrance
Federal Division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around Shelly Beach: Long Jetty Long Jetty Toowoon Bay Killarney Vale Shelly Beach Pacific Ocean Bateau Bay Bateau Bay Pacific Ocean

Shelly Beach is a cool coastal area, or suburb, located on the Central Coast in New South Wales, Australia. It sits right next to the Pacific Ocean, south of a place called The Entrance. This area is part of the Central Coast Council, which is like the local government that helps run things.

Shelly Beach is famous for its awesome waves. Many people think it's one of the best surfing spots on the Central Coast!

Fun Things to Do

Shelly Beach has some great places for sports and activities.

Shelly Beach Golf Club

If you like golf, you'll find the Shelly Beach Golf Club here. It's an 18-hole golf course with amazing views of Shelly Beach. The club started way back in 1930. It moved to its current spot overlooking the beach in 1954.

Sports Clubs

Shelly Beach is home to a couple of local sports clubs:

• The Shelly Beach Surf Club helps keep swimmers safe and teaches surfing skills.
• The Shelly Beach Fossils are a local soccer club.

Getting Around

You can get to and from Shelly Beach using buses.

Bus Services

Red Bus Services runs several bus routes through Shelly Beach. These include routes 11, 12, 21, 22, and 23. Bus route 21 travels regularly between The Entrance North and Gosford.

Famous People

Crackneck Lookout, a popular spot near Shelly Beach.

Some well-known people have connections to Shelly Beach:

• Nikki Garrett – A professional golfer.
• Banjo Paterson – A famous Australian poet.

Places to Stay

If you're looking for a place to stay in Shelly Beach, there are a few options:

• Shelly Beach Cabins
• Bluewater Resort
• Sun Valley Tourist Park