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The Boathouse Shelly Beach
- Capacity: Up to 200
About
Overview & Vibe
The Boathouse Shelly Beach sits right on the sand of Manly’s sheltered, west-facing Shelly Beach — one of the only Sydney venues where the ocean is literally at the bottom of the steps. Run by the Boathouse Group, famous for their coastal hospitality across the Northern Beaches, it pairs barefoot-luxe styling with knockout sunset light over Cabbage Tree Bay.
Setting & Style
The two-level pavilion offers indoor and covered outdoor areas on both floors, all overlooking the beach. Think banana palms, festoon lights, white timber and linen — the Boathouse signature — with ceremonies and photos on the sand or the rocks of the marine reserve, then receptions that roll from golden hour into the evening.
Ideal For
Couples dreaming of a genuine beach wedding with polished styling — intimate seated dinners from around 60 guests or cocktail celebrations up to 200.
The Need-to-Knows
- Upper level: up to 60 seated or 120 cocktail; lower level: up to 80 seated or 200 cocktail — both with covered outdoor areas over the beach.
- Exclusive beachside venue hire with styling and trusted vendor coordination handled by the Boathouse events team.
- Shelly Beach faces west, giving rare beach-sunset ceremonies on Sydney’s east coast.
- AV facilities available; the Boathouse Group also offers accommodation options across its Northern Beaches properties.
Standout Feature
Toes-in-the-sand ceremonies on a protected marine-reserve beach, with the reception literally on the beachfront — Sydney’s closest thing to a private island wedding.
Amenities
- Beachfront Location
- Waterfront Views
- Exclusive Venue Use
- Covered Alfresco Area
- Multiple Event Spaces
- Event Styling Services
- AV Equipment
- In-house Catering
Ceremony Setting
- waterfront
- covered deck
- indoor
Dietary Options Supported
No details available.
Nearby Landmarks
- Shelly Beach & Cabbage Tree Bay – The venue sits directly on this protected marine-reserve beach, a snorkelling haven with calm, clear water
- Manly Beach – Sydney's famous surf beach and Norfolk-pine promenade, a ten-minute walk along the Marine Parade boardwalk
- Fairy Bower – The scenic rock-pool walk connecting Shelly Beach to Manly, lined with sculptures and sea views
- North Head – Dramatic harbour-entrance headland with lookouts over the Pacific and the city skyline
- Manly Wharf – Ferry connection to Circular Quay, letting guests arrive by harbour ferry
- Q Station – The heritage quarantine station on North Head, moments away by car
On Site Accommodation
No details available.
Price Notes
No details available.
Price Per Head
No details available.
Venue Capacity
- Up to 200 guests, or 80 seated for a sit-down reception.
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Contact
- Website
- theboathousesb.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 9974 5440
- Address
- 1 Marine Parade, Shelly Beach, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
1 Marine Parade, Shelly Beach, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
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