Burleigh Heads
Gold Coast

Attractions

• 4th Avenue Beach – patrolled every day, all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm.

• North Burleigh Beach – patrolled every day, all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm.

• Burleigh Heads Beach – patrolled every day, all year round from 8.00am to 5.00pm.

• Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park SLSC - great restaurant with stunning views also has bar and kiosk.

View across Tallebudgera Creek from Burleigh Heads National Park

Burleigh Heads National Park - picturesque walk with lots of opportunity to spot local wildlife - birds, lizards and other animals as well as stunning views. Tallebudgera Creek - white sand and aqua water this creek is picture postcard material. The beach on the southern bank is patrolled everyday from September through to April each year from 8.00am to 5.00pm.  If you are lucky you can even see dolphins in the creek!

• David Fleay Wildlife Park - this government run park has a great mangrove boardwalk and you will see amazing native Australian animals including the rainforest Cassowary, wallabies, kangaroos and even salt water crocodiles!  It isn't flash like Australia Zoo, but it is great for a day out but be prepared to walk!

Accommodation
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Burleigh Heads Apartments

• Gemini Court - 4* high rise apartment towers. Airconditioning available on request - so make sure you ask if you think you will need it - though you will pay more. Facilities include a heated 15m outdoor pool and spa, BBQ area, sauna and full sized tennis court.

Burleigh Heads Resorts

• Mediterranean Resort - a modern 4½ star resort with most apartments airconditioned and themed with classic mediterranean styling.  The 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments most with ocean or garden views are in two towers.  Resort facilities include outdoor pool and childrens's pool, indoor heated pool and spa, gym, sauna and stunning rooftop BBQ facilities.   

• Swell Resort - (aka Swell Burleigh Beach Resort) a modern 4½ star resort which has fully airconditioned 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments catering for couples or families.  Resort facilities include large outdoor pool and heated spa, gym, full sized tennis court and BBQ area.  

• Outrigger Resort Burleigh Heads - a refurbished Best Western property (aka Best Western Outrigger Resort) with what they call studio apartments and I call hotel rooms!  Various configurations of queen beds, to triple rooms and family rooms which can accomodate upto 5 people. All airconditioned.  No ocean views, just views over the pool or hinterland.  

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Golf Information

The Gold Coast Burleigh Golf Club is in Miami and there are many other courses within a 20 to 25 minute drive.  If you are after the luxury golf courses then you may need to drive a bit more - but they are usually worth it.

Name	Suburb	Travel time	Extra Info
Luxury Golf Courses
Lakelands Golf Course	Merrimac	20 mins	Usually available for bookings at selected times Monday to Friday only.
Palm Meadows Golf Course	Carrara	25 mins	At Raddisson Resort
Royal Pines Resort	Carrara	25 mins	At Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort
The Colonial	Robina	20 mins
The Villa	Nerang	30 mins	Only takes groups - minimum 12 maximum 32.  Can play at night under lights.
The Grand Golf Club	Gilston	35 mins	Very Exclusive - you'll have to know someone to get in here!
Hope Island Resort Golf Course	Hope Island	45 mins	At Hope Island Resort - the only links course in the Gold Coast.
Sanctuary Cove Golf Resort	Sanctuary Cove	50 mins	Two courses - The Palms and The Pines
General Golf Courses
Gold Coast Burleigh Golf Club	Miami	5 mins
Surfers Paradise Golf Club	Clear Island Waters	20 mins
Emerald Lakes Golf Club	Carrara	25 mins	9 holes under lights to 9.30pm each night.
Southport Golf Club	Bundall	25 mins
Robina Woods Golf Course	Robina	20 mins
The Glades	Robina	20 mins	Greg Norman designed course
Parkwood International Golf Club	Parkwood	35 mins
Tallebudgera Golf Course	Tallebudgera	20 mins
Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club	Tweed Heads South	25 mins	Two championship courses to choose from!
9 Hole Courses
Burleigh Palms Golf Course	Tallebudgera	20 mins
Merrimac Golf Course	Merrimac	20 mins	This isn't a very exciting course - but is very affordable!
Boomerang Farm Golf Course	Mudgeeraba	20 mins
Tally Valley Golf Club	Tallebudgera	20 mins

Beach Information
Yet another another fabulous Gold Coast beach!  An extension of the golden sands of the Gold Coast.  

Surfers love this area because of the point break.  Surfers must keep away from the flagged areas which are clearly marked on the beach.

When the wind is blowing from the southeast there is some protection on this beach.

Make sure you are aware of the beach and surf conditions and only swim between the flags. The beach is patrolled daily year round at:
And daily from September to April at Tallebudgera.  Beach patrols are from 8.00am to 5.00pm unless the beach is closed.

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Travel Times
Approximate travel times by motor vehicle - please note travel times can be affected by many factors including traffic hazards and roadworks. These are just an indication.

10 minutes	Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
15 minutes	Broadbeach – beaches, restaurants and entertainment Jupiters Casino – Entertainment and restaurants Pacific Fair – shopping, cinemas, entertainment and cafes
20 minutes	Main Beach - Tedder Avenue cafés and restaurants and Southport SLSC Surfers Paradise - entertainment, attractions and restaurants Gold Coast Airport – Coolangatta
25 minutes	Sea World – water and theme park
30 minutes	Harbour Town – shopping, cinemas and cafes
35 minutes	Movieworld – theme park Wet ‘n’ Wild – water theme park Australian Outback Adventure – entertainment
40 minutes	Dreamworld and White Water World– water and theme park
45 minutes	Tropical Fruit World – Duranbah
1 hour 30 minutes	Brisbane Airport
2 hours 35 minutes	Australia Zoo – Beerwah, Sunshine Coast

Directions for Car Travel
For directions and other information I recommend you use Google Maps Australia.  This will open in a new window, select the directions tab and then type in your starting point and where you want to go.  I find the format the easiest to use and follow.

Not found quite what you are looking for? Another great family destination is Coolangatta.  For great surf also try Kirra. Looking for a faster pace?  Try Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach. A good selection of hotels can be found in Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach or resorts in Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove and Carrara. For golfing holidays check out Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island, Carrara or Robina. When is the best time to visit?  That depends upon what you want to do, when you can come, your budget and what kind of weather you'd prefer! Check out my guide to the best time to visit the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Suburbs Suburbs Surfers Paradise Broadbeach Main Beach Mermaid Beach Sanctuary Cove Hope Island Runaway Bay Sovereign Islands Labrador Southport Miami Burleigh Palm Beach Currumbin Kirra Coolangatta Carrara Robina Mt Tamborine

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