Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads Beach enjoys dual popularity with those who like to swim in her protective waters and those who love to surf around the headland. On days when it might be a little choppy elsewhere, there's usually a protected corner at Burleigh to take a dip.

Burleigh Heads Beach is next to popular parklands that contain toilets, barbecues, tables, shade structures, playgrounds and beach showers. The parklands host regular weekend markets in Justins Park . The Oceanway runs along the beachfront and connects to Burleigh Heads National Park.

Due to popular demand, we've started a six-month trial for community beach pole sports. Poles and nets for sports like beach volleyball, tennis and foot volley are now available at Burleigh Heads, Miami, Broadbeach, Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise beaches. No bookings required. Maximum 2 hour sessions (if people are waiting). BYO balls/racquets.

Swimming

Make sure you swim in the patrolled area between the red and yellow flags. Burleigh Heads Beach has one patrol location. At times, a patrol may be closed due to dangerous swimming conditions, unsafe beach conditions or beach maintenance works.

Tower 18

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Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club
Patrolled by lifeguards between 8am and 5pm, every day all year round

Surfing

Burleigh Heads is part of the World Surfing Reserve and is a popular location for surfers. Burleigh Headland is the Gold Coast's most northern point break, and is for experienced board riders only but the open beach breaks offer an excellent variety of conditions. Surfers should always assess conditions. If in doubt, don't paddle out. For more information, visit our Surfing page.

Facilities

To view the facilities available at this beach including accessibility features, use our interactive map.

    Dogs

    If you'd like to exercise your dog off-leash, there are plenty of designated areas across the Gold Coast – find one near you on the dog exercise area map.

    Please note: Dogs are prohibited within 200 metres of flagged swimming areas.

    Getting there

    Public transport Translink buses run along the Gold Coast Highway through Burleigh. Plan your trip using Translink's journey planner.
    Active travel Walk, run or bike ride to the beach. Plan your trip using our walking and cycling maps.
    Parking There is limited parking at the surf club. On-street parking is available in surrounding streets. Take note of parking signs and/or line markings before heading to the beach.

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