Fingal Head Travel Guide

Tweed Heads
Fingal Lighthouse showing landscape views, a coastal town and a lighthouse
Fingal Head showing surfing and waves as well as an individual male
Fingal Head which includes wild flowers
Fingal Lighthouse which includes landscape views and general coastal views
Fingal Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse
This lovely coastal village comes complete with striking volcanic rock formations, excellent outdoor activity options and a wealth of local wildlife.

Stay in Fingal Head and make the most of being perfectly located to explore some of the most picturesque to be found in the vicinity of the Northern Rivers. Spend your days here fishing, snorkeling, diving or simply walking the local trails and taking in the natural landmarks. These include a remarkable rock formation known as the Giant’s Causeway.

Fingal Head takes its name from a giant named Fingal who features in Irish mythology. Legend has it that Fingal built the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, a rock formation which shares a name with this Australian one. Both the Irish and Australian causeways were actually created by lava flows, which cooled in the ocean to leave columns of rock rising from the waves. Make sure you visit the Fingal Head Giant’s Causeway to see this incredible natural spectacle in reality, as photos cannot do it justice.

Take time to see the idyllic Fingal Head Lighthouse, a pretty white building which occupies a dramatic spot just above the causeway. Follow the trails that take in this beautiful spot as well as the aptly named Dreamtime Beach, an impossibly beautiful stretch of white sand. The same trails will also take you out to Leticia Spit, another very scenic spot that is ideal for a picnic.

Pass a quiet afternoon fishing in the Tweed River, a favorite place for casual and serious anglers alike. When you need some variety, head to nearby Chinderah, a charming village that offers equally scenic and rewarding fishing spots.

For a more energetic encounter with the water, join one of the guided snorkeling or diving trips that frequent the Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. The waters here bustle with all kinds of marine life, from turtles to leopard sharks and rays.

Fingal Head is located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border. The closest airport is at the Gold Coast, about 15 minutes’ drive away. Rent a car at the airport or catch a public bus to reach Fingal Head where each day you will wake up in a place of mythic beauty.


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Top hotels in Fingal Head

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.725.369 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
Rp1.725.369
Rp1.897.906 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,121 reviews)
"I like staying here, particularly for the location. Very reasonably priced but you almost get what you pay for. Nothing bad but just a little tired and hasn’t aged well. Most rooms have been renovated and spacious but property overall tired. Breakfast very basic."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp3.805.297 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
Rp3.805.297
Rp4.185.827 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (442 reviews)
"The motel was really nice and the staff were all pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.870.281 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
Rp1.870.281
Rp2.057.309 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay with a view of beach"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is Rp1.721.310 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
Rp1.721.310
Rp1.893.441 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,519 reviews)
"We like this property. It’s easy to walk most places and parking is easy with a $20 flat rate with validation from front desk. There is still a lot of construction around the casino and limited dining options/trading hours within the actual casino/hotel but plenty across the road in Broadbeach but ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Dorsett Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp3.748.922 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
Rp3.748.922
Rp4.123.814 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Pool service was gross and terrible. Dirty cups everywhere. Bar staff were sloppy. Drinks over priced"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp2.783.218 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
Rp2.783.218
Rp3.061.540 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,185 reviews)
"Overall good stay, clean well- equipped room, well kept common areas."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Fingal Head

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Tweed Heads South

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and water parks in Tweed Heads South. You might want to make time for a stop at Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club or Tweed City.

Tweed Heads South
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Banora Point

Banora Point might not have many top sights, but Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club and Tweed City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Banora Point
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Chinderah

Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Chinderah. A stop by Stotts Island Nature Reserve is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Chinderah
Kingscliff featuring a park

Kingscliff

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kingscliff. A stop by Kingscliff Beach or Casuarina Beach might round out your trip.

Kingscliff
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Tweed Heads West

Tweed Heads West is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cobaki Nature Reserve and Tweed Estuary Nature Reserve.

Tweed Heads West
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Terranora

While there might not be top attractions in Terranora, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tropical Fruit World and Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club.

Terranora

Fingal Head Travel Guide