Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

Fingal Bay was originally known as False Bay as, in the 19th century, it was sometimes mistaken for the entrance to Port Stephens.

This picturesque village is surrounded by the Tomaree National Park. A magnificent beach with an infamous walk across "the spit" to view the burnt out ruins of the outer lighthouse residence. Explore Fingal Head and enjoy the views.

There is some great fishing off the beach as well as the Headlands. Many large fish has been landed off the spit. This beach is very popular with surfers and is quite protected by the headland in the southern corner.

Tomaree National Park conserves coastal bushland, sand dunes, heathland, forest areas and over 20 kilometres of rocky coastline and beaches. There are excellent opportunities for bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling, surfing, fishing and picnicking.

Fingal Bay Attractions

Fingal Bay has a resort, a patrolled beach, a boat ramp and fishing from both the beach and from Fingal Head. Whales can sometimes be spotted offshore between September and November or, less frequently from late May to July. They like to rub their barnacles off on a reef 50 m offshore.

Fingal Bay Accommodation

There is a good range of holiday units, houses and other accomodation available at Fingal Bay.

Mingara, Fingal Bay Holiday Resort
48 Marine Drive Fingal Bay NSW 2315
Telephone: 02 4981 1533

Fingal Bay Holiday Park
Marine Drive Fingal Bay NSW 2315
Telephone: 02 4981 1473