Your local guide to Shell Cove
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Welcome to The Waterfront, Shell Cove
The Waterfront, Shell Cove is a coastal community located on the NSW South Coast. The Waterfront is being developed by Frasers Property Australia with Shellharbour City Council. The Waterfront is centred around Shellharbour Marina and boasts a vibrant town centre with specialty retail shops, cafes, harbourside restaurants within The Waterfront Dining Precinct, a kids beach, plenty of green open space and harbourside boardwalks. It truly is Australia's newest boating and lifestyle destination.
*Indicative and conceptual artist’s impression. Depicted features including public spaces, boating facilities, business park, playing fields are subject to approvals and may be delivered by third parties. Changes may be made during the development process. Current as at September 2023.
Getting around
Airport
Shellharbour Airport is located just a short 9km drive from The Waterfront, Shell Cove making travel even easier with direct flights to and from Melbourne and Brisbane.
Train
Conveniently located close to Shell Cove, trains from Shellharbour Junction Station operate between the South Coast and Sydney Central Station.
Bus
A local bus service operates frequently, offering convenient transport to local suburbs, train stations and Shellharbour City Centre.
Car
Education for all ages
The Waterfront, Shell Cove is well placed to access a selection of local pre-schools, primary schools, high schools and tertiary education providers.
- Blue Cove Early Learning Centre
- Goodstart Shell Cove
- Marina Cottage Early Learning
- Shellharbour Public School
- Shell Cove Public School
- Nazareth Catholic School
- Shellharbour Anglican College
- Corpus Christi Catholic High School
- Warilla High School
- Shellharbour TAFE
- The University of Wollongong
Neighbourhood
Shopping
A lively shopping hub on your doorstep
Your new shopping hub includes a Woolworths supermarket, BWS, ice-creamery, bakery, dentist, barber, cafes, veterinary practice, organic whole foods store, pharmacy and more.
Dining
A diverse range of eats
From Georgia Rose, a family friendly cafe, bar and restaurant , Salty Squid, the local fish and chip store to Donut Jam, The Waterfront Tavern and more - there is something for everyone.
Parks & playgrounds
A community garden plus surrounding parks and playgrounds
An abundance of open spaces, including an extensive network of cycleways and walkways leading to parks, playgrounds, wetlands and beaches all just a short stroll away.
Dog parks
Dog friendly spaces
Explore a range of outdoor spaces for your four-legged friends to get some off-leash exercise.
Shellharbour Marina
First-class boating facilities
Shellharbour Marina is a 270 berth marina with direct access to the Tasman Sea, charter boat operations, boat storage, a public boat ramp, a newly opened Marina Services building and various commercial marina facilities.
Library
A range of libraries are available in Shellharbour
While a convenient Shell Cove Library is expected to open on The Waterfront in 2025, in the meantime you can access information, books of all sorts computers and more at five libraries across Shellharbour City Council.
Live the ultimate harbourside lifestyle
The Waterfront offers glorious coastal living beside Shellharbour Marina with pristine beaches on your doorstep. With an array of amenities, everything you need is conveniently located within walking distance.
Shellharbour Marina is a 270 berth marina with direct access to the Tasman Sea, charter boat operations, boat storage, a public boat ramp, a newly opened Marina Services building and various commercial marina facilities.
Health, fitness & recreation
Golf course
The Links, Shell Cove is a picturesque golf facility
Whether walking the course or taking advantage of the full fleet of electric carts fitted with GPS Visage technology, The Links is an enjoyable experience for all level of golfers.
Beaches
Shellharbour South Beach within walking distance
A kids beach is conveniently located on the harbour plus you can explore some of the best beaches on the NSW South Coast just a short drive away.
Swimming pools
A variety of swimming pools nearby
An abundance of indoor and outdoor swimming pools are within close range whether you're looking to have a day out with the family or needing a fitness boost.
Sports fields
Over 30 sports fields across Shellharbour
From kids sports, to professional training or recreational purpose, there's over 30 sports fields to enjoy as part of Shellharbour Council.
Shellharbour City Stadium
A fitness and lifestyle hub a short drive away
If you're looking to lead a more active lifestyle or join a local sports team, Shellharbour City Stadium has it all.
Future Crowne Plaza Hotel
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is coming soon to The Waterfront and is expected to open in 2025.
The hotel will offer luxury harbourside hotel facilities including; contemporary hotel rooms and serviced apartments, function and conference facilities, extensive meetings and event spaces, three food and beverage outlets including a café, restaurant and bar as well as an outdoor resort-style pool.
Artist's impression, indicative only.
Future Waterfront Centre
Expected to open in 2025, The Waterfront Centre will offer a range of diverse spaces for and activities for all ages including a library, gallery, meeting rooms for hire, a visitors information area, and multiple flexible spaces for community activities such as yoga, playgroups, book clubs and more.
Artist's impression, indicative only.
It’s all within easy reach
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