Ceduna caravan parks are one of the most highly sought-after styles of accommodation in Ceduna. The town sees many visitors who come through with caravans, motorhomes and other camping setups and they are spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stay. However, one of the most popular caravan parks in Ceduna is Shelly Beach Caravan Park and Beachfront Villas.
This park is situated on the beautiful Bosanquet Bay, which is the next bay over from Murat Bay upon which the township of Ceduna is located. It’s a truly beautiful region along the Eyre Highway, making this a must-stay when touring the area of the Eyre Peninsula in the Great Australian Bight. From powered camping sites to luxury villas, you can find a range of options at this Ceduna caravan park to suit everyone.
Here’s everything that you need to know about Shelly Beach Caravan Park, including more information about their accommodation options and facilities.
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Shelly Beach Caravan Park
Shelly Beach Caravan Park enjoys beautiful beach frontage almost entirely to itself. The only exception might be the occasional local Shelly Beach or Ceduna resident taking a stroll along the shoreline. With an overnight stay here, you’ll be able to enjoy the secluded coast and amazing sunsets that have been delighting guests for years. It’s certainly one of the most serene Ceduna caravan parks to stay in the area.
Shelly Beach Caravan Park has plenty of accommodation types to suit everyone’s needs and budgets. They have a choice of luxury villas, eco shacks, self-contained cottages and powered and unpowered sites for campervans and campers. You’ll also find that they have great facilities and are pet-friendly, making it an incredibly enjoyable place to stay on the Eyre Peninsula.
Here’s a breakdown of all the accommodation options that you can find at Shelly Beach Caravan Park.
Luxury accommodation with sea views
A must for any Ceduna caravan park is accommodation that offers views overlooking the beautiful coastline. Shelly Beach Caravan Park is perfectly located with views over Bosanquet Bay and its incredible sunsets. They have two options that offer complete comfort and style, their Eco Beach Shacks and Luxury Spa Villas. These options have everything that you might possibly want from stunning sea view accommodation and is where you’ll want to stay for a relaxing and more luxurious holiday. For a closer look at both options, here’s what they offer:
Luxury Spa Accommodation
The Luxury Spa Accommodation includes Mediterranean-style two and three-bedroom beachfront villas with balconies overlooking Bosanquet Bay. They offer maximum privacy and comfort with a fully enclosed ceramic tiled balcony, lock-up garages, heated ceramic floors throughout and split system air-conditioning.
The bay views are not only enjoyed from the balcony but also from the living area, master bedroom, and while relaxing in the therapeutic spa bath. No matter where you look, you’ll always be able to see the ocean. It’s the ultimate place to kick back and completely relax.
The Villa options are:
Dolphin has 2 Queen bedrooms.
Sea Lion has 2 Queen bedrooms.
Sea Dragon has 2 Queens, 1 single bunk, and 1 separate single.
The Luxury Villa accommodation features the following amenities:
Complimentary bottle of wine and beer
Therapeutic spa bath
Bathroom cosmetics provided
Hairdryer
Heated ceramic floors
Split system air conditioning
42-inch Flat-screen TV with FOXTEL
DVD and CD Player
Dishwasher
Cleaning products provided
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Outdoor clothesline
Built-in wardrobes
Bathrobes
Flat-screen TV / DVD in the master bedroom
Lock up the remote control, drive-in garage
All bed linen provided
Fridge / Freezer
Tea/coffee/condiments provided
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Electric frypan
Clock radio
Full-size stove and oven
Outdoor Table
BBQ
Continental breakfast and BBQ packs available at Kiosk.
Eco Beach Shacks
The Eco-friendly Beach Shacks at Shelly Beach Caravan Park offer comfortable and affordable 4-star accommodation in Ceduna. If you like the idea of environmentally friendly accommodation, then these shacks are for you.
They completely respect the environment by keeping water usage to a minimum and having energy-efficient appliances and lighting. On top of the eco-conscious nature of the shacks, they also offer stunning bay views and fabulous sunsets when the weather permits.
The Eco Beach Shack options are:
Eco Beach Shack 1 and 2 both have 2 Queen Beds.
Eco Beach Shack 3 has 1 Queen and 4 Single bunk beds.
The Eco Beach Shacks feature the following amenities:
Queen size beds
Bunk beds
En suite bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathroom cosmetics provided
Split system air conditioning
Flat-screen TV / DVD / CD
Flat-screen TV / DVD in bedroom
CD / Radio Stereo
All bed linen provided
Fridge / Freezer
Tea / coffee / condiments provided
Inverter Microwave
Toaster / Kettle
Electric frypan
Clock radio
Full-size stovetop
Crockery / cutlery
Bedsides have USB ports
Undercover carport
2 Outdoor seating areas
Internal thermal and audio insulation
Unique water preserving toilet system
Wardrobe space/suitcase storage
Cabin accommodation
If you prefer cabin or cottage-style accommodation at your Ceduna caravan park, then Shelly Beach has one-bedroom and two-bedroom cottages to suit your needs perfectly. The affordable cottages are only a short walk to the games room, camp kitchen, laundry and beach, making them perfect for families.
Two-Bedroom Cottage
The four-star two-bedroom en-suite cottages can accommodate up to six people. The master bedroom has a double bed that includes linen. The second bedroom has four singles (bunk beds) with linen an optional extra. The caravan park’s cottage accommodation is non-smoking; however, pets are considered.
The two-bedroom cottages feature the following amenities:
Reverse cycle air-conditioning
Private en-suite
Bathroom cosmetics provided
Colour TV and remote/CD Tape Player
Fridge and Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Electric frypan
Clock radio
Full-size stove and oven
Full-size double bed
Bunk beds
Bed linen hire is available
One Bedroom Cottage
There are also 4-star one-bedroom cottages that are able to accommodate up to four people. The bedroom has a double bed with linen and two single beds (bunk) with linen as an optional extra.
The one-bedroom cottages feature the following amenities:
Reverse Cycle air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathroom cosmetics provided
Flat-screen TV
Some with FOXTEL
Fridge and Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Electric frypan
Clock radio
Full-size stove and oven
Full-size double bed
Bunk beds
Bed linen hire is available
CD Player with Radio
Courtyard area leading to adjoining large private bathroom
Sites for motorhomes and camping setups
If you have your own self-sufficient motorhome or campervan then you can also find accommodation to suit your needs at this Ceduna caravan park. There are options for powered and unpowered setups at Shelly Beach, with some powered sites even offering sea views.
They’ve tried to think of all the essentials that motorhome and caravan owners need for an enjoyable stay. They know what it’s like to be tempted to camp on the side of the road because of the costs of caravan park sites, so they’ve kept their prices relatively low. You can pay as little as $15 for your site with two people and add $5 per extra person as needed.
Many of the sites are also drive-thru. This means that you won’t need to do any tricky maneuvers or reversing skills to fit into tight spaces. You’ll be able to just roll in and out with peace of mind after a long day of driving on the Eyre Highway.
You’ll also have access to plenty of extra comforts from all the amazing facilities on offer. You’ll find camping at this Ceduna caravan park much more enjoyable than trying to find a spot down the road somewhere.
Ceduna caravan park facilities
You’ll find all the essential facilities at Shelly Beach Caravan Park. From all the cooking amenities to kids’ entertainment, you’ll have everything that you need at this Ceduna caravan park.
Camp kitchen
If you’re staying anywhere within the Shelly Beach Caravan Park, you can enjoy the public Camp Kitchen that is located within the grounds.
The Camp Kitchen provides a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and a small oven for your use. It’s perfect for those who prefer to cook up their own meals rather than head into town to eat out. It’s a lovely shady spot to sit, eat and ponder the day that was or will be.
BBQ facilities
Shelly Beach Caravan Park also provides their guests with a barbecue to use for mealtimes during their stay. Not only will you be able to barbecue your favorite crispy delights, but you can do it for free.
The BBQs are free to use at this Ceduna caravan park, so you can immerse your family into the great Aussie lifestyle of beach and barbecues and feel right at home.
Laundry facilities
There’s nothing worse than having to haul all your dirty laundry home with you at the end of your holiday. If you prefer to do some laundry during your stay, then there are coin-operated washing machines and dryers provided. This is especially useful for campervanners who might have been on the road for a while.
Entertainment for the kids
You won’t have to worry too much about coming up with things to keep the kids entertained at this Ceduna caravan park.
They are spoilt for choice with a variety of options to accommodate their entertainment needs. There is a playground within the park grounds that they can use and there’s also a games room and TV room for the rainy days or cold nights.
If you’re after some more outdoor activities for the kids, there’s always the beach and Scenic Dune Walk Trail nearby. We also can’t forget to mention the 3 Wheel Pedal Buggies that are available to hire as well.
The kids will find hours of fun and exploration to be had at this kid-friendly caravan park in Ceduna without even leaving the campgrounds.
Pet-friendly policy and accommodation
You might be surprised to find that Shelly Beach Caravan Park is very pet-friendly. They’re more than happy for you to bring along your four-legged friend along for the holiday and offer accommodation to suit devoted pet owners.
There are dedicated Pet-Friendly Cottages that are able to accommodate up to 4 people with one double bed with linen, and two single bunk beds with linen as an optional extra.
These pet-friendly cottages include a bathroom, television (some with Foxtel), air-conditioner, and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a courtyard that serves as a contained outside pet area and house-trained pets are also allowed inside.
The fine print details of the pet-friendly accommodation are simple. You’ll have to pay a bond on arrival as security for your pet. Your pet must be restrained at all times and under no circumstances are they to be left unattended in pet-friendly accommodation.
Other than that (and any changes that may have come into effect since this article was written), your fur-babies are most welcome, and my bet is that they’ll just love the beach!
There are strictly no pets allowed in the Eco Shacks or Luxury Villas though. So, if you want to bring your pet along, you should definitely opt for the designated pet-friendly cottages.
Refund policy
People often skip over this but it’s important to know the fine print details of your booking. If you need to cancel at any time, the refund policy is pretty generous at Shelly Beach Caravan Park. Cancellations notified more than 7 days prior to occupancy will incur a cancellation fee of $30.00.
Cancellations within 7 days of expected arrival will incur a loss of full deposit (paid upon booking and equal to the cost of a night’s accommodation, your deposit paid upon booking is your first night’s stay). Deposits and final payments are non-refundable but can be held as a credit for 12 months, if alternative dates can be arranged.
Why stay in Ceduna?
You might be wondering, why stay in Ceduna in the first place? There’s plenty of reasons that Ceduna makes a great stop on the Eyre Highway. The town is in a very convenient location on the northwest corner of the Eyre Peninsula and on the eastern fringes of the Nullarbor Plain. It’s the perfect place to stop for the night after a long drive but is even better if you hang around a bit longer.
There’s plenty of things to see and do in Ceduna. You can easily spend a few days exploring the town and its surroundings, with this Ceduna caravan park being the ideal base. You can head straight for the beach or head further afield on self-drive tours. Here’s our top things to do in Ceduna if you’re wondering why you should spend a few days in town.
Self-drive tours
There are plenty of self-drive tours that you can start right from the gate of this Ceduna caravan park. You can head to our map of Ceduna to take a sightseeing drive and explore the region in any and all directions depending on what you like to do.
You can visit neighbouring towns, enjoy a barbeque lunch near the beach, take a stroll in nature or cycle along a trail. There’s plenty of photo opportunities for your trip album and to share with your friends on social media.
Our map can help you discover footprint-free beaches and unique locations beyond the town’s limits. You Ceduna caravan park can help you with any questions that you might have. Otherwise, our online map will have you exploring for days.
Guided tours
Information on local guided tours can be sought from your Ceduna caravan park staff. They’ll be more than happy to provide details about any experiences you might want to have during your stay.
From scenic flights to fishing charters and whale watching tours, there’s something to suit everyone in Ceduna.
Oyster lovers in particular will want to visit a working oyster farm in Smoky Bay. Jeff and Colleen at SA Premium Oysters provide avid foodies the opportunity. To eat the freshest oysters available in the country, straight from the water. It’s the best and natural thing to do in the Oyster Capital of Australia.
Get active
Shelly Beach is perhaps the best Ceduna caravan park if you want to get yourself, your kids or your fur-babies in some sporting activities. Without even leaving the park boundary you can take three different dunes walks, beach walks, go swimming or fish off the beach.
There’s also a playground, games room and go-carts for the kids to enjoy at this Ceduna caravan park too.
Most Ceduna accommodation is not far from walking and cycling trails, the jetty for swimming and fishing, the beach, skate park, golf course and surf breaks. No matter where you stay in Ceduna, you’ll have access to a range of activities in the fresh salty air.
Art and history
If you want to learn about the Traditional Custodians of the land and the history of the area, your Ceduna caravan park staff can help you with all the information you need. You can head to these two great places in Ceduna, if you want to learn more:
The Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre is worth a visit to peruse local Aboriginal art. It’s the best place to buy a unique souvenir of your visit to the Eyre Peninsula.
The National Trust Museum is also located in the town’s first school building. There is a range of displays with old photographs and memorabilia. Ask your Ceduna caravan park staff about opening hours for the museum before going, as it’s not always open.
Final thoughts
When it comes to accommodation on the Eyre Highway, you must consider a Ceduna caravan park for your stay. From the variety of accommodation options to the perfect beach location, you won’t regret a night, or longer, at Shelly Beach Caravan Park.
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