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:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

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:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

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:<ul><li>Campers (caravans / tent) </li><li>Families with children </li><li>Senior people </li><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

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. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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.

Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve with long straight shore

Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve and the settlement

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Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve - recommended for family travellers with kids

Photo of Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve - good pet friendly spot for vacation

Fingal Bay Foreshore Reserve

Fingal Bay, Australia

8.7

#12 out of 491 in New South Wales 0

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

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 Nelson Bay Playground

3.5km

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

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

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

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

210m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Supermarket Woolworths Nelson Bay

3.5km

Ice Cream Shop Neros Gelato Cafe

8.2 - Very good 3.5km

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

5.2km

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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.

Located within the settlement

Fingal Bay • 0.4 km

Map of beach

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 Nelson Bay Playground

3.5km

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

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

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

Supermarket Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

210m

Ice Cream Shop Scoop & Roll

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Supermarket Woolworths Nelson Bay

3.5km

Ice Cream Shop Neros Gelato Cafe

8.2 - Very good 3.5km

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

5.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Fingal Beach

8 Very good

1.8km 23 min walk

Box Beach

8 Very good

2.3km

Wreck Beach

7.7 Very good

2.9km

Zenith Beach

7.8 Very good

3.1km

Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve

8.6 Excellent

3.4km

Rocky Beach

6.6 Good

3.5km

Nelson Bay Beach

7.9 Very good

3.6km

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

Newcastle Interchange • 43.3km

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Average Reviews rating

8.7 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.7 Excellent

Duncan McArdle

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Nice walk along the shore, dotted with benches, a playground, and a Cafe

Shannon Ceiley

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Yes Fingal Bay Beach ⛱️ 🙌 for a swimm and take the Kids it's called Kiddys 😀 😉 👍 corner it's nice and safe to take the Kids it's close to the local Fingal Bay shops there is nice take away shops 😀 and a bottleo.

MJ Moshkani

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Fingal beach and Fingal spit worth visiting especially for the sunset.

Mohammed Tayyebi

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Very fun although they should add more stuff and safety for the older children.

Chris Wares

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great place for a family swim. Park with tables and chairs near beach enterance