Fingal Bay: Beach, Nature and Trails

Fingal Bay combines white sand with a coastal landscape to explore on the beach, along walking trails and by bike. Tomaree National Park surrounds the area, placing both the water and trails through diverse natural surroundings at the heart of the experience. For families, swimming and surfing are specific beach options, while walks and the Fingal Cycleway offer other ways to enjoy an active day.

Beach and Headland

Fingal Bay Beach is a white, family-friendly patrolled surf beach. Fingal Beach is suitable for family swimming and surfing. Beach patrols are seasonal; if beach time is a fixed part of your travel plans, take this seasonal schedule into account. Barry Park is on the headland at the southern end of Fingal Bay Beach. The park has scenic walking trails and a wide variety of native plants. A whale-watching platform is located on a headland at the end of the beach.

Walking in Tomaree National Park

Tomaree National Park has 27 km of interconnected walking trails. The park’s trails offer opportunities to spot sea eagles, koalas and echidnas. A section of the walking trail from Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay is suitable for inexperienced walkers and families with children. You can start the walk in Fingal Bay; a bus or taxi may be an option for returning to your starting point, though availability can vary. Check current Park Alerts before your walk. For planning purposes, these details answer different questions: the 27 km describes the walking trail network, while the section from Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay is a specific route with a return journey to consider.

Getting Around by Bike

The Fingal Cycleway runs from the Fingal end of Tomaree Road, past the Fingal Surf Club and Fingal Beach, to Barry Park. The route is 3 km long, easy and listed as one-way. Compared with the 27 km interconnected walking trail network, the Cycleway is a single 3 km bike route in one direction. This gives you different options for an active day: a longer network of walking trails or a clearly described bike ride.

Plan Your Stay

If you’re looking for a hotel in Fingal Bay, you can start with your planned activities: a day at the beach, walks or a bike ride each offer a different focus. Families planning to swim and surf should take the seasonal patrols into account; for the walking route mentioned above, include current Park Alerts and the variable availability of buses or taxis in your plans. The beach activities, opportunities to observe nature and the Cycleway give you different starting points for deciding what you want your stay to revolve around.

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