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Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

Tomaree National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island.

Getting there and parking

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    • The safest and most enjoyable way to experience Fingal Island is by boat or on an organised tour. Regular tours are available with Aquamarine Adventures.
    • Fingal Island sand spit is extremely dangerous. Do not cross in any direction if there is any water over the sandbar.

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    Safety messages

    • Fingal Island sand spit is extremely dangerous. There is a high risk of drowning and people have died while crossing and swimming at the sandbar.
    • Conditions at Fingal sand spit are unpredictable and can change rapidly. Even when the water appears calm, tides, swell and deep channels can quickly cover the sandbar in water.
    • Do not cross in any direction if there is any water over the sandbar.

    Beach safety

    Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

    Swim between the flags at patrolled beaches only. To find the nearest patrolled beach, download the Beachsafe app or visit the Beachsafe website.

    Water activities

    All beaches in Tomaree National Park are unpatrolled and can be dangerous due to strong rips, currents and large sea swell. Find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

    Prohibited

    4WD vehicles are prohibited on Fingal Island sand spit.

    Camping

    Drones

    Pets

    Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

    Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

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