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National park · Gold Coast, Queensland
Burleigh Head National Park
A headland of forest and basalt rock between Burleigh Beach and the Tallebudgera creek, with coastal trails and lookouts for surf and whale watching.
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About Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Head National Park protects the headland that closes Burleigh Heads Beach in the southern Gold Coast. The hill, about 80 metres high, is covered in forest and fringed by basalt columns formed by lava more than 20 million years ago, and separates the sea from the mouth of the Tallebudgera creek.
Two trails cross the park: the Ocean View, which skirts the headland close to the sea with views of the waves and the buildings of Surfers Paradise in the distance, and the Rainforest, which climbs through the forest to the top. Between June and November the lookouts are good for spotting passing whales.
The waves breaking off the headland are among Australia’s best known, and it’s common to stop and watch surfers. On the southern side the Tallebudgera mouth has calm, shallow water popular with families.
There is no park entry fee. Burleigh Beach, with the grassed area in front and the cafés on James Street, lies beside it.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours for the walks.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon when it’s cooler. Between June and November the lookouts are good for whale watching.
How to get there
Take the G:link tram to Broadbeach and a bus along the Gold Coast Highway to Burleigh Heads; by car there is parking on Goodwin Terrace.
Tip
Do the Ocean View track and finish the day on the grassy area in front of Burleigh Beach watching the sunset.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Burleigh Head National Park
Do you pay to enter Burleigh Head park?
There is no entry fee. Trails are open and well marked.
Can you see whales at Burleigh Head?
Between June and November humpback whales commonly pass offshore and can be seen from the lookouts.
Is the hike difficult?
The Ocean View is short and flat along the shoreline. The Rainforest trail has climbs but is short.