Fingal Head

Tweed Heads

Fingal Lighthouse featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Fingal Head which includes surfing and surf as well as an individual male
Fingal Head which includes wild flowers
Fingal Lighthouse showing general coastal views and landscape 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 favourite 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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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 CA $201 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
CA $201
CA $221 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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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 ...
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"Enjoyed another stay at The Star, GC. I love how dining and entertainment is right there in the hotel. Staff are friendly. Rooms are very clean and comfortable."

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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 CA $135 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
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Sep 2 - Sep 3
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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 ...
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"Best option in surfers for quality and value"

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

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Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is CA $140 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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Aug 24 - Aug 25
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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! (1,484 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
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The price is CA $187 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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Aug 31 - Sep 1
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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 ...
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"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

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is CA $141 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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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! (4,319 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. I was surprised to find no housekeeping during my stay but no issues with replenishment of milk etc. So no housekeeping was fine. Indoor pool was great. Gym too. Only concern was the wifi which seemed weak. Could not open emails on my computer."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 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 CA $248 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
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Aug 17 - Aug 18
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"Great staff and great accomodation"

Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

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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 showing 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

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