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8.7

Excellent

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

Fingal Bay, Australia

#12 out of 491 in New South Wales

8.7

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Fingal Bay • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Cafe Longboat Cafe

8.4 - Very good 90m

Cafe Cellar Cafe Fingal Bay

9 - Excellent 200m

Meal Takeaway Fingal Bay Cafe & Take Away

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Meal Takeaway Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips

7.4 - Good 2.1km

Bar Shoal Bay Country Club

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

American Restaurant The Shoal Bay Diner

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Coffee Shop Mermaids Cafe

6 - Pleasant 2.1km

Restaurant Mediterranean Kings Kebab

7 - Good 2.1km

Restaurant Atmos

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Park Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

80m

Park Barry Park

190m

Hiking Area Green Hill

550m

Park Box Beach

1km

National Park Fingal Island

1.4km

Hiking Area Stephens Peak

1.8km

National Park Tomaree National Park

2.1km

Park Zenith Beach Tomaree

2.2km

National Park Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

2.2km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

100m

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

110m

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

2.1km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

2.5km

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

3.3km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

7km

Dog Park Boat Harbour Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

7.2km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

8.2km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

8.5km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

210m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Sporting Goods Store The Boardstore Lab

9.4 - Excellent 8.7km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

260m

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

2.2km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

2.6km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

9.8km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

5.1km

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About

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is located on the Tasman sea and it is in the 2th place out of 20 beaches in the Port Stephens region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve, which has a rating of 8.6.

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is located in Port Stephens within Fingal Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Fingal Bay • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Cafe Longboat Cafe

8.4 - Very good 90m

Cafe Cellar Cafe Fingal Bay

9 - Excellent 200m

Meal Takeaway Fingal Bay Cafe & Take Away

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Meal Takeaway Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips

7.4 - Good 2.1km

Bar Shoal Bay Country Club

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

American Restaurant The Shoal Bay Diner

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Coffee Shop Mermaids Cafe

6 - Pleasant 2.1km

Restaurant Mediterranean Kings Kebab

7 - Good 2.1km

Restaurant Atmos

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Park Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

80m

Park Barry Park

190m

Hiking Area Green Hill

550m

Park Box Beach

1km

National Park Fingal Island

1.4km

Hiking Area Stephens Peak

1.8km

National Park Tomaree National Park

2.1km

Park Zenith Beach Tomaree

2.2km

National Park Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

2.2km

Dog Park Fingal Bay Reserve Off-Lead Dog Exercise Area

100m

Playground Fingal Bay Playground

110m

Playground Bernie Thompson Park & Playground

2.1km

Dog Park Marrungbanga Reserve

2.5km

Dog Park Nelson Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

3.3km

Playground Boat Harbour North Headland Playground

7km

Dog Park Boat Harbour Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area

7.2km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

8.2km

Dog Park Anna Bay On-Lead Dog Exercise Area

8.5km

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

210m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Sporting Goods Store The Boardstore Lab

9.4 - Excellent 8.7km

Wedding Venue Saltwater Restaurant Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Barry Park Lookout

260m

Tourist Attraction Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

2.2km

Landmark Tomaree Mountain

2.6km

Landmark Gan Gan Lookout

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Boat Harbour Whale Watch Lookout

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

9.8km

Amusement Center Toboggan Hill Park

5.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

What to do in Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Fingal Beach Fingal Beach

8 Very good

1.8km 23 min walk

Box Beach Box Beach

8 Very good

2.3km

Wreck Beach Wreck Beach

7.7 Very good

2.9km

Zenith Beach Zenith Beach

7.8 Very good

3.1km

Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.6 Excellent

3.4km

Rocky Beach Rocky Beach

6.6 Good

3.5km

Nelson Bay Beach Nelson Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

3.6km

Little Beach Nelson Bay Little Beach Nelson Bay

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Fingal Bay • 460m

Transport

Airport

PTE • 8.2km

Bus Station

Fingal Bay Shops, Market St • 640m

Train Station

Cockle Creek Station • 55.7km

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8.7 Excellent

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve?

The Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve for swimming is very positive.

Is the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve good for families?

Yes, the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve?

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)
Families with children
Senior people
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve?

The bar is located right on the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Longboat Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve from parking?

The Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve?

There are 2 attractions near Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barry Park Lookout located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve (Port Stephens Council) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.