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Burleigh Heads Beach, Burleigh Heads

4.8
#2 of 11 in Beaches in Gold Coast
Beach · Nature / Park
Sheltered from strong winds, the northeast-facing Burleigh Heads Beach is considered the Gold Coast's premier spot for swimming, body boarding, and surfing. The beach is home to hundreds of native birds and is lined by Norfolk Island Pines, which are reputably the oldest planted trees on this coast. The beach offers a wide strip of white sand where you can spend the day relaxing in the sun as well as several green areas often used by locals for weekend games of cricket. This area is rarely crowded and has lifeguards on duty every day. Nearby is a small village, which includes several cafes and shops. Plan to visit Burleigh Heads Beach and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Gold Coast attractions using our Gold Coast visit planner.
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  • By Manuela M
    Love this beach and one of my favourites in SEQ! You never feel crowded even during peak season. Close to apartments, shops, restaurants. Boardwalk great for walking, running, cycling, skateboarding.....  more »
  • By WorldWideFoodLover20
    Gorgeous, love this beach. It has everything the great weather, people, food and the most fun restaurants.  more »
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  • By Joel Jay
    Burleigh Heads Beach is simply amazing. From the top of Burleight Hill you can see a beautiful picture of what the Gold Coast is. Nice place to enjoy the day woth family and friends. I would always recommend such good places to enjoy the life like the beautil Burleigh Heads. Make sure you get there early so you can grab the best spots to spend the day on the stunning view.
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