Shelly Beach, New Zealand
Shelly Beach
Aotea | |
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Jetty at Shelly Beach | |
Interactive map of Shelly Beach | |
| Coordinates: 36°34′20″S 174°22′45″E / 36.57222°S 174.37917°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney ward |
| Community board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Kumeū subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| • Mayor of Auckland | Wayne Brown |
| • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP | Chris Penk |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 290 |
| • Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Shelly Beach (Māori: Aotea), officially known as Aotea / Shelly Beach, is a settlement and beach located on the eastern side of Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula and the southwest side of Kaipara Harbour, North Auckland. In 2018, a seawall and five groynes were constructed to fight erosion.