The Council of the Municipality of Kiama district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Shell Cove

Shell Cove is a town in The Council of the Municipality of Kiama district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 5,497 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 beaches & coast, 4 parks and 4 churches. The must-see places are Shellharbour North Beach (3 km), Blackbutt Forest Reserve (3 km) and Bass Point Reserve (4 km).

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Shell Cove, New South Wales
Shell Cove, The Council of the Municipality of Kiama district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shell Cove at a glance

Location
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 5,497
Coordinates
34.5899° S, 150.8620° E
Places within 50 km
46 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Shell Cove

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shell Cove: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Shell Cove

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Shell Cove. The closest is Minimurra Falls National Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Shell Cove

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Shell Cove. The closest is Shellharbour North Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Shellharbour North Beach · beach · Shellharbour City Council · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Warilla Beach · beach · Shellharbour City Council · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Jones Beach · beach · The Council of the Municipality of Kiama · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Surf Beach · beach · The Council of the Municipality of Kiama · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Port Kembla · beach · Wollongong City Council · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Werri Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~21 km · Must-see

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Parks near Shell Cove

17 parks within 100 km of Shell Cove. The closest is Blackbutt Forest Reserve (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Shell Cove

15 churches within 100 km of Shell Cove. The closest is Scots Presbyterian Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shell Cove

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shell Cove. The closest is Kiama Blowhole (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kiama Blowhole · viewpoint · The Council of the Municipality of Kiama · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Saddleback Mountain Summit Park · viewpoint · The Council of the Municipality of Kiama · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Knights Hill · viewpoint · The Council of the Municipality of Kiama · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mount Kembla · viewpoint · Wollongong City Council · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Wollongong City Council · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Mount Murray · viewpoint · Wingecarribee Shire Council · ~27 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shell Cove

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shell Cove. The closest is Lake Illawarra (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Shell Cove

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shell Cove
  2. 3 km Blackbutt Forest Reserve · park, Shellharbour City Council
  3. 4 km Warilla Beach · beach, Shellharbour City Council
  4. 3 km Shellharbour North Beach · beach, Shellharbour City Council
  5. 5 km Bass Point Reserve · park, Shellharbour City Council
  6. 6 km Minimurra Falls National Park · national park, New South Wales
  7. 4 km Back to Shell Cove

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From travellers near Shell Cove

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How to reach Shell Cove

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shell Cove by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1041Minimurra Falls National Park (4 km)
    Beaches & coast830Shellharbour North Beach (3 km)
    Parks417Blackbutt Forest Reserve (3 km)
    Churches415Scots Presbyterian Church (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints912Kiama Blowhole (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Lake Illawarra (10 km)
    Other attractions39Bombo Headland Quarry Geological Site (8 km)
    Forts & heritage29Moss Vale Road (43 km)
    Waterfalls34Carrington Falls (24 km)
    Museums04NSW Rail Museum (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Al Zahra Mosque (97 km)
    Temples11Nan Tien Temple (17 km)
    Buddhist sites01Sunnataram Forest Monastery (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Shark Island (81 km)

    Shell Cove: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shell Cove?

    Shellharbour North Beach (beach, about 3 km), Blackbutt Forest Reserve (park, about 3 km), Bass Point Reserve (park, about 4 km), Minimurra Falls National Park (national park, about 4 km), Warilla Beach (beach, about 6 km), Jones Beach (beach, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shell Cove?

    46 places on Spotwander: 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 beaches & coast, 4 parks, 4 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Shell Cove?

    Minimurra Falls National Park, about 4 km by road; Barren Grounds Nature Reserve (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Shell Cove?

    Shellharbour North Beach, about 3 km by road; Warilla Beach (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Shell Cove?

    Blackbutt Forest Reserve, about 3 km by road; Bass Point Reserve (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shell Cove?

    Start in Shell Cove, visit Blackbutt Forest Reserve, then Warilla Beach, then Shellharbour North Beach, then Bass Point Reserve, then Minimurra Falls National Park, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shell Cove?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Shell Cove

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shell Cove’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Shell Cove on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.