Shelly Beach (Cronulla)

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Shelly Beach is the southernmost beach in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. Shelly Park sits behind the beach. Shelly Pavilion is located between the beach and the park.

The beaches of Cronulla from north to south are:

• Boat Harbour
• Wanda Beach
• Elouera Beach
• North Cronulla Beach
• Cronulla Beach
• Blackwoods Beach
• Shelly Beach

Local names also apply to various parts of the beach:

• The Alley, between Cronulla Beach and North Cronulla.
• The Wall, between North Cronulla and Eleoura.
• Green Hills, to the north of Wanda.
• Sandshoes, near the mouth of the Port Hacking estuary.
• Voodoo Reef
• The Point
• Shark Island

There is also a Shelly Beach in the Manly area, near North Head.

[edit] History

The name Shelly Beach is derived from the sea shells that proliferate the area.