Things to do in Burleigh Heads

To chat face-to-face to a local about all the best things to see and do in Burleigh Heads, step into a Visitor Information Centre. 

Grab your board and take to the surf - wave chasers are no strangers to these parts. The area is welcoming of novices and advanced alike, with newbies practising in the sheltered waters of the main beach, and the more experienced taking to the reliable swell of the neighbouring headland. If the pull to join them proves strong, multiple surf schools, including pro surfer Cheyne Horan's, are eager to show you the ropes. If you prefer to keep dry, watch the surfers from a comfortable seat, joining the bevy of locals who gather on the idyllic point for a sundowner daily. 
 
Tykes in tow? You may prefer to splash in the protected shallows of neighbouring Tallebudgera Creek. Or get active with a group wander through the connecting Burleigh Heads National Park. A tangle of walking tracks will lead you along the coastline, through varying ecosystems of mangroves and rainforest. Just remember to keep an eye out for migrating whales that may pass you by. 
 
Back in town is where you’ll find some of the Gold Coast’s best bars and restaurants. Eating out is a popular pastime here, as evident in the growing number of venues scattered within Burleigh’s borders. Start the day with a coffee on James Street, the main drag boasting as many boutiques as it does eateries, and wind down with a tipple on the beachfront at iconic establishments Rick Shores and Burleigh Pavilion. Avid cooks can instead choose to cook up a feast at home, stocking up on some of the area’s best produce at The Village Markets, hosted fortnightly.