Shelly Beach
A lovely beach at East Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.8 rating across 35 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Shelly Beach sits on Shelly Beach Road in East Ballina, on the beautiful NSW Northern Rivers coast near Byron Bay. A near-perfect 4.8 rating from 35 reviews reflects its standing as a genuine highlight.
The appeal is a lovely, relaxed beach setting — a beautiful stretch of coast that's a genuine favourite for a swim, a walk along the sand, a picnic or simply soaking up the sea air, in the handy East Ballina area. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details and swim safely, ideally between the flags where patrolled. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 77
- Popularity
- 47
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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