Fingal Beach
A beautiful beach at Fingal Bay near Nelson Bay in Port Stephens with a 4.8 rating across 209 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Fingal Beach sits at Fingal Bay, near Nelson Bay in the lovely Port Stephens region north of Newcastle. A strong 4.8 rating from 209 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved local beach.
The appeal is a beautiful, relaxed beach — golden sand, clear water and the famous Fingal Spit sandbar leading out towards Point Stephens, perfect for a swim, a walk or simply soaking up the scenery. It's a genuine highlight of the Port Stephens coast and a lovely spot to spend part of a day.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal patrols — and the spit in particular can be hazardous, so heed local safety advice and swim between the flags where patrolled. Otherwise it's a free, easygoing spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 70
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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