Shelly Beach parking
| Nearest Road: | East Shelly Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 34′ 9″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 53′ 45″ |
| Elevation: | 2 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Tasman Highway on south side of bridge, drive towards Rheban 1.5km, left into Jetty Rd, right into East Shelly Rd. Park near jetty. |
4 walks from Shelly Beach parking
Shelly Beach Walk to Spring Beach, Orford
| Goal: | Spring Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,200 m |
| Return distance: | 6,400 m |
| Comment: | From Shelly Beach to Spring Beach via Quarry Point. Car park at each end, or walk back. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 82, Number 13, Shelly Beach to Spring Beach
2 hours 5 minutes retrace route
“Its main claim to fame was the huge quarry of high quality sandstone at Shelly Pointâ€
Tags
Shelly Beach East Access
| Goal: | Shelly Beach East |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to beach to right of public jetty. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Shelly Beach(2) Tas
“… lies in the lee of Luther Point … 900m long…â€
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 90, Number 5, West & East Shelly Beaches
“Of the two, East Shelly is perhaps the most scenicâ€
Tags
Shelly Beach East, walk to east end of beaches
| Goal: | East end of East Shelly Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Walk along beach to right from jetty to the end. Return. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Shelly Beach(2) Tas
“… seagrass growing almost to the shore…â€
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 90, Number 5, West & East Shelly Beaches
“Of the two, East Shelly is perhaps the most scenicâ€
Tags
Shelly Beach West, walk to west end of beach
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | West end of West Shelly Beach |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk along to the left from jetty, over the rocks and then along beach to the end. Return same way. |
References
Nano Solutions, Beachsafe, Surf Life Saving Australia, Shelly Beach(1) Tas
“A small rock-tied sandy foreland searates it from the eastern beach…â€
Marianne Robertson, From Petal Point to Cockle Creek - a Beach Explorers Guide to the East Coast of Tasmania, 1 ed., marianne.robertson@gmail.com, Page 90, Number 5, West & East Shelly Beaches
“A pleasant and peaceful spot…â€