Fingal Head

Tweed Heads

Fingal Lighthouse which includes a coastal town, landscape views and a beach
Fingal Head showing surfing and waves as well as an individual male
Fingal Head showing wildflowers
Fingal Lighthouse which includes landscape views and general coastal views
Fingal Lighthouse showing 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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Fingal Head Hotel Deals

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₩165,651 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
₩165,651
₩182,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,219 reviews)
"Great location but the bathroom is a little small."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ₩126,152 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
₩126,152
₩138,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (4,054 reviews)
"Great place all round."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 ₩241,734 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
₩241,734
₩265,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (4,293 reviews)
"Very convenience"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ₩115,956 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
₩115,956
₩127,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,546 reviews)
Great price modern fantastic location
"Modern clean, great facilities, fantastic location, welcoming staff, free bottled water was nice on arrival, love the massive pool, the bed could have been a little firmer, this is a return trip would definitely stay here again, very happy with price"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₩134,437 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
₩134,437
₩147,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (798 reviews)
"Very supportive staff"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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 ₩190,622 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
₩190,622
₩209,686 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed at Hilton surfers paradise during Cyclone Alfred, in fact with flight cancellations we are still staying at the Hilton. They’ve been absolutely amazing, we came over for my son’s 9th birthday and the staff were absolutely amazing. It didn’t matter which staff we dealt with they were awesome! ..."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
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Other neighborhoods 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 Tweed City.

Banora Point
Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens and Crematorium is situated in a beautiful and tranquil location in the Tweed Valley. It is a complete funeral care centre. 
Over 5.5 hectares of beautiful gardens with Australian native plants, magnificent hedging and sculpted trees provide a haven of natural beauty and serenity. A place that allows you the peace to grieve and reflect, a place that honours your loved one. Melaleuca is not only a place of peace. It is an extraordinary memorial to those who have gone before us. It is an important gift for our children, their children, their grandchildren.

Chinderah

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

Chinderah
Kingscliff which includes 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
Flying low over the Great Barrier Reef!

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

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