What is Burleigh Heads?
Burleigh Heads is a beachside suburb on the southern Gold Coast, known for its rocky headland, point break surf and a small rainforest national park.
Burleigh Head National Park, known as Jellurgal to the Yugambeh people, covers the headland with rainforest, eucalyptus forest and coastal walking tracks. The Oceanview Walk links the beach to Tallebudgera Creek.
The headland creates a famous right-hand point break that attracts experienced surfers when large swells arrive. Burleigh Beach has a grassy foreshore park popular for picnics and sunset views.
Cafes and culture
James Street is lined with cafes, restaurants and boutiques. The Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre runs walking tours explaining Dreaming stories and local plant uses.
Tallebudgera Creek, on the southern side of the headland, has calm, clear water for swimming and paddleboarding. Burleigh hosts events such as surf contests and outdoor markets.
The suburb has grown into one of the Gold Coast's most popular places to live, with a relaxed village feel that sets it apart from the high-rises further north.
Did You Know?
Burleigh Heads' coastal walk is a good spot to watch humpback whales migrate between June and November.