Shelly Beach is a marine sanctuary tucked in a protected corner and shielded by North Head five minutes walk from Manly. It’s popular spot with tourist and locals who enjoy clear water for paddling, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, stand up paddling, and surfing off the Bower when the conditions are just right. The area is teeming with fish and marine life as fishing is prohibited. At half way point between Manly beach and Shelly beach there is a natural sea pool guarded by two landmark bronze Sea Nymphs.
School of fish at CTB photograph taken by Dee Howard
Drone footage of Shelly by Luke Mallison Among Giants