Best Beaches near Burleigh Heads
About the Suburb
Discover 6 beaches near Burleigh Heads, home to one of the Gold Coast's best point breaks and a lush national park headland. Walk the rainforest trail to Tallebudgera Creek or watch the pros surf the famous right-hander from the lookout.
What Makes It Special
- •The Village Markets - monthly design and fashion market under the trees
- •James Street dining precinct with some of the Gold Coast's best restaurants
- •Burleigh Head National Park rainforest walk - see wallabies at dusk
Getting There
85 minutes from Brisbane via the M1. No tram - bus routes along Gold Coast Highway from Broadbeach or Coolangatta. Street parking along Goodwin Terrace fills early. Paid parking at the headland carpark.
Best Time to Visit
February to April for the cleanest waves on the point. Avoid January - the lookout carpark fills by 7am and the beach is shoulder-to-shoulder. Winter mornings bring offshore winds and thin crowds.
Along the Coast
What's On
Miami Marketta Night Market
Every Friday · Next: Friday 22 May 2026
Miami Marketta is a popular open-air Friday night market in Miami, Gold Coast, featuring over 40 street food vendors, live entertainment, and artisan stalls close to Miami Beach.
www.miamimarketta.comSessions Surf Festival
Saturday 23 — Saturday 30 May 2026
Week-long Gold Coast surf culture festival featuring live music, films, art, and Surf of Origin competition, headlined by Dope Lemon, but exact location within Gold Coast not confirmed.
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