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47R Shelly Beach Parade, Cockle Bay
We are closing some tracks along Mangemangeroa Valley in stages to repair damage caused by the 2023 weather events. Find out more on the Mangemangeroa Reserve page.
Coastal park with beach access and views of the Hauraki Gulf. Relax with a picnic, have a swim and let the kids enjoy the varied equipment at the playground.
Access the car park from Shelly Beach Parade. Pedestrians can also access the reserve from Pah and Tainui roads, and Sea View Terrace.
A playground, toilets, picnic tables and seating, parking, and boat ramps are inside the park.
To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.
You need to know
Animals
Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.
Alcohol
Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.
Smokefree parks
Our parks are all smokefree.
Waste
Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.
Contact us to report a problem at this park.