Fingal Head Travel Guide

Tweed Heads
Fingal Lighthouse showing landscape views, a coastal town and 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 Rp1.857.407 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp1.857.407
Rp2.043.148 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,102 reviews)
"Great location for daily beach visits and shopping. We enjoyed the pool and found the room clean and of a good size. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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 Rp1.734.725 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
Rp1.734.725
Rp1.908.197 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Safe and quiet place for short periods"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
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 Rp3.377.274 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
Rp3.377.274
Rp3.715.001 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 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! (431 reviews)
"excellent hotel in great location. the mature bellman needs diversity training."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is Rp1.727.182 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Rp1.727.182
Rp1.899.900 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,477 reviews)
"Staff are amazing - hotel is beautiful ridiculously good value for money"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Dorsett Gold Coast
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp2.055.272 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
Rp2.055.272
Rp2.260.799 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Very kind and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, an IHG Hotel
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp3.016.913 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
Rp3.016.913
Rp3.318.604 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,176 reviews)
"Q1 is always my go to when visiting the GC. Rooms are great layout with kitchen and laundry. Perfect area with shops, restaurants near by, tram stop right outside easy to get the airport and themeparks. Short walk to and from the beach. Pools and arcade are lovely for adults and kids, longboards ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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