Shellharbour is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Illawarra, which is found in the region of NSW, Australia.

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Shellharbour Review

Shellharbour is considered an extremely disirable beach in NSW, and is a selection that many people recommend when choosing a beach in Australia.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Shellharbour.

It is located in the area of Illawarra, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of NSW.

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Is Shellharbour a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Shellharbour with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Shellharbour makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Shellharbour

Illawarra is a place in NSW that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Shellharbour.

Camping in Shellharbour

If you intend on camping in Shellharbour it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Shellharbour is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Illawarra.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Shellharbour have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Shellharbour

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Illawarra require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Shellharbour it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Shellharbour

Througout Australia and in places such as Illawarra, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Shellharbour, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Shellharbour where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Shellharbour to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Shellharbour

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Illawarra can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Shellharbour can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Shellharbour

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and NSW is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Illawarra.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Shellharbour may include:

Marine life in Shellharbour: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Shellharbour: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

Surfing in Shellharbour

Experienced surfers will find NSW conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Shellharbour alone.

Boating in Shellharbour

Please enquire directly with Shellharbour or the office of Illawarra to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Shellharbour.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Shellharbour is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in NSW is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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