Fingal Head

Tweed Heads

Fingal Lighthouse featuring landscape views, a coastal town and a lighthouse
Fingal Head showing waves and surfing as well as an individual male
Fingal Head showing wildflowers
Fingal Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and landscape views
Fingal Lighthouse featuring 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

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 P8,327 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P8,327
P9,160 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good place to stay."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 P5,586 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P5,586
P6,144 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were all lovely and accommodating. Perfect location."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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 P5,560 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,560
P6,116 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,479 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 Aug 5, 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
The price is P7,752 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P7,752
P8,527 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (1,002 reviews)
We’ll be back!
"Excellent accommodation and the breakfasts deserve an A. Very nice meal at the cocktail bar on the last night. Right in the centre of everything!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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 P5,822 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,822
P6,405 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (4,314 reviews)
"Very spacious has everything you want can’t fault the property"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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 P10,282 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P10,282
P11,311 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (4,407 reviews)
"Great staff and great accomodation"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Fingal Head

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Tweed Heads South

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and waterparks 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

Though Banora Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club and Kirra Beach.

Banora Point
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Chinderah

Travelers enjoy Chinderah for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Stotts Island Nature Reserve while you're in the area.

Chinderah
Kingscliff featuring a park

Kingscliff

The beaches and abundant 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

Though Terranora might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tropical Fruit World and Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club.

Terranora

Fingal Head