Fingal Head Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fingal Lighthouse which includes landscape views, a beach and a coastal town
Fingal Head featuring waves and surfing as well as an individual male
Fingal Head which includes wild flowers
Fingal Lighthouse featuring 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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Our pick of the best Fingal Head Hotel Deals

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$232 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$232
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great place for a visit to the Gold Coast. Excellent stay for the second time... highly recommend Kiyomi restaurant at the hotel (easily one of the best meals I've had in my life). Very affordable place considering location and amenities."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$165 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$165
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"There were a lot of food options which was one reason I stayed there. Very convenient buffet breakfast with a lot of options. Good coffee shop, bar and restaurants plus room service. I liked the option to skip housekeeping and get more points for my account which was good for me as a single traveller ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$172 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$172
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,486 reviews)
"Staff were all lovely, the pool and breakfast buffet were both great. Only things that could be improved would be the soundproofing of the rooms, we could very loudly hear our neighbours, and the water pressure/temperature was very inconsistent. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$229 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$229
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is AU$171 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$171
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,312 reviews)
"Great location. Staff were excellent. Rooms are nice. Great views."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is AU$304 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$304
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,406 reviews)
"Great staff and great accomodation"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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 Kirra Beach 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 showing a garden

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 Heads Historical Society.

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


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