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Burleigh Heads Beach, Burleigh Heads

4.9
#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 597sungp
    Nice walk, but a bit crowded with random wanderers. But a nice, short walk, close to civilisation. Cute little beaches on the river  more »
  • By 563sandil
    Awesome beach, great for walking, swimming and surfing. Was a little windy when we were there but lots of great places to hang out!  more »
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