Things to do in Burleigh Heads
Local picks, what's actually on, and places worth leaving the hotel for.
Burleigh Heads is the locals' favourite — a world-class right-hand point break peeling around the headland, the Burleigh Head National Park walking track with its ocean lookouts, and a beachfront of Norfolk pines, cafes and craft breweries. The James Street strip and the weekend markets give it a village feel the high-rises can't match. Come for the surf and the sunset from the hill; stay for the food. — Sunny 🐾
Top picks in Burleigh Heads
Gold Coast Dive Centre
The SSI Scuba Skills Update is run by Gold Coast Dive Centre and gives you a proper refresher on your…
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Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School
You're getting a private lesson with Michael 'Munga' Barry, a former pro surfer, through Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School.…
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Gold Coast Dive Centre
The SSI Scuba Skills Update is run by Gold Coast Dive Centre and gives you a proper refresher on your…
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Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School
You're getting a private lesson with Michael 'Munga' Barry, a former pro surfer, through Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School.…
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- G'day! I know Burleigh Heads pretty well — pick one of these or ask me anything 🐾
Top experiences to book in Burleigh Heads
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Cheyne Horan Surf School
Surfing Lesson @ Surfers Paradise · From $60.50
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Go Ride A Wave - Broadbeach
Surf Lesson @ Broadbeach · From $86.90
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Barefoot Fish Surfers Paradise
Fish Spa · From $66
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Go Ride A Wave - Surfers Paradise
Surf Lesson @ Surfers Paradise · From $86.90
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Gold Coast Watersports
30min Jet Ski Tour · From $130
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Whales In Paradise
From $119
Where to eat in Burleigh Heads
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Dinner worth planning around
From ocean views to hidden laneways, these burleigh heads favourites deliver.
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Red Rooster (Burleigh Waters)
Red Rooster Burleigh Waters is the real deal — fast-food chicken done straightforward, no theatre. You're here for combo meals,…
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Romanas Italian Restaurant
Romanas Italian Restaurant is a casual spot in Mermaid Beach that does pizza, pasta, and the classics without fussing. It's…
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Sushi Train (Miami)
Sushi Train in Miami serves up fresh, tasty sushi the way it was meant to be enjoyed — right off…
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The Jolly Roger (Seafood and Burgers)
The Jolly Roger is a casual seafood and burger spot in Miami that does exactly what it sets out to…
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Burleigh Heads Beach
Burleigh Heads is one of those iconic Gold Coast spots where the coastline actually *does* something interesting. It's a proper…
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Burleigh Heads Dog Beach
Burleigh Heads Dog Beach is where the southern end of Burleigh meets the water in the most delightfully relaxed way.…
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Nobby Beach
Nobby Beach is where the Gold Coast slows down a little. Wedged between the busier shoulders of Broadbeach and Miami,…
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Miami Beach
Miami Beach is one of the Gold Coast's proper scene-stealers — a trendy strip where the sand meets real life,…
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Burleigh Headland Circuit
The Burleigh Headland Circuit is a 2.3km coastal loop that wraps around one of the Gold Coast's most characterful points—the…
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Rainforest Circuit
The Rainforest Circuit at Burleigh Head National Park is a proper little ripper—a short loop of just 0.74 km that…
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