Shelly Beach Travel Guide
Sunshine Coast
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Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Noosa Beach
Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Mooloolaba Beach
Cool off in the water, stroll along the coastal esplanade and scuba dive among military shipwrecks.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Things to do
The Sunshine Coast: The Ginger Factory Tour & Tasting
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket
Mooloolaba: Sunshine Coast Sunset Canal Cruise
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast General Admission
Sunshine Coast: Amaze World All-Day Entry Ticket
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa
Top hotels in Shelly Beach
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
Perfect for a weekend getaway on the Sunshine Coast.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Staff were all friendly. Jo in the function room went above and beyond in lokking after us forf the conference. a few small maintenance items need to be done but overall a good stay. Food was great and plentiful.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Great place to stay right opposite the ocean with. Tremendous views. Facilities were excellent and the room was spacious and well-equiped. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Didn't use
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
Overall property has a lot of features, things to do and beautiful lobby. The yard and pool could use a good cleanup
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Pelican Waters Resort
The whole resort was incredible. Clean, quiet and had everything we needed right there.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shelly Beach
Kings Beach
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kings Beach. A stop by Kings Beach or Shelly Beach might round out your trip.
Moffat Beach
Unique features of Moffat Beach include the beaches and cafes. Make a stop by Moffat Beach or Shelly Beach while you're exploring the area.
Caloundra
Caloundra is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Caloundra Events Center and Bulcock Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Sunshine Coast.
Golden Beach
Golden Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Bulcock Beach and Golden Beach while you're in town.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge and Mooloolah River National Park.
Mooloolaba
A noteworthy feature of Mooloolaba is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out The Wharf Mooloolaba and Mooloolaba Esplanade.
