Burleigh Head National Park Park

Address: Burleigh Head National Park, Gold Coast, Queensland - at the southern end of Burleigh Heads beach, accessible from The Esplanade

Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/

Hours: Daylight hours (year-round)

Admission: Free (national park entry); vehicle or camping permits may apply

Burleigh Head National Park is a compact coastal national park on the Gold Coast in Queensland that protects a volcanic headland and a patch of coastal rainforest. The park is a popular local reserve for short walks, photography and coastal viewpoints.

Trail options are short and clearly marked, linking a headland lookout, rainforest gullies and coastal rock platforms. The headland provides panoramic views along the coastline and across nearby surf breaks, making it a frequent stop for photographers and walkers.

The area was set aside to protect the remnant rainforest and coastal headland vegetation and has been managed as a national park to preserve native flora and fauna while providing public access along defined tracks.

The park is located at Burleigh Heads in the Gold Coast urban area of Queensland, on the seaward side of the coastal suburb and adjacent to Burleigh Beach.

• Trails and lookouts: Short, well-formed walking tracks and headland lookouts give panoramic coastal views; the park is compact and suitable for 30-minute to half-day visits.

By public transit: TransLink buses from central Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise stop near Burleigh Heads; from the Burleigh Heads CBD it is a short walk to the park. By car: The Esplanade provides street parking and small public car parks; heavy weekend traffic is common.

• Walk the Rainforest Circuit early in the morning to catch bird activity and avoid afternoon surf crowds.
• The coastline is rugged; stay on marked trails and heed signs about rockfalls and strong currents.
• Local surf breaks attract experienced surfers - watch from a safe distance and keep children away from unpatrolled beaches.