Burleigh Heads Holiday Apartments & Accommodation

Burleigh Heads is brimming with unique restaurants, cafés and bars, all serving something different. With cocktail rooftop bars to cafés that offer delicious breakfasts, there’s no danger of going hungry. There are also plenty of budget options.

Burleigh Brewing Company will appeal to anyone who enjoys fresh, local brew. Set in a great location with space for children to run around in, it offers a small but tasty menu. On Sundays, you can sit back with your pint and enjoy some live music.

Head to Seascape Restaurant and Bar when you fancy something a little classier. Offering fresh, local seafood and stunning views over the ocean, it has a bistro, rooftop and bar in addition to the main restaurant. Menu items include snapper pie and yellowfin tuna.

The Pantry is a cozy café serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Whether you want a hearty breakfast for the day or a warm meal to end the evening, The Pantry’s menu will hit the spot, with zucchini pancakes, toasted sandwiches and milkshakes.

Burleigh Heads is a great place to visit if you're creative or love learning about local culture and traditions. Spend a day browsing its markets and soaking in its buzzing creative scene.

Burleigh Art and Craft Market, which takes place every Sunday morning, comprises over 150 stalls offering local produce, crafts and creations. Located in Justin’s Park, the market attracts vendors selling handmade food, jewellery and fashion items – perfect for a souvenir or gift.

Alternatively, head to the Burleigh Heads State School's Village Markets, which focus more on fashion and lifestyle. On the first and third Sunday of each month, you can enjoy fresh street food as you browse the boutique stalls.

If you're looking to escape, visit the Walls Art Space, a creative sanctuary of contemporary art. The gallery features regularly changing exhibitions, monthly talks, opening nights and an artist-in-residence program. Check out their website before you visit.

Putt Putt Mermaid Beach, 6km down the coast from Burleigh Heads, has a choice of three different courses, each taking about 60 minutes. This exciting mini-golf course is filled with wacky holes and fun twists. Afterwards, splash in the waves at Mermaid Beach.

Children will have the time of their lives at Doodlebug Australia. This play centre offers plenty of climbing areas and hours of fun. Adults can enjoy some hot coffee or ice cream while they watch.

Stop in at Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where children can learn all about Australia's first peoples. Located in the middle of the town, this centre recounts stories focusing on Aboriginal spirituality and society. Make sure to book your tour in advance.

The Gold Coast is known worldwide for its surfing scene, and many enthusiasts come for one of its most prized stretches of coastline: Burleigh Heads Beach. Burleigh Heads is home to some of the famed point breaks along the Gold Coast. The clear, warm waters make the beach ideal for year-round surfing. Burleigh Heads Beach is within Burleigh Head National Park, whose surroundings make for an out-of-this-world experience.

The regular presence of professional lifeguards helps keep the beaches safe and fun. For those who need a little instruction, surf schools like the Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School give lessons on surfing techniques. With their coaching, you'll be catching the waves in no time.

When you're looking to take a break from the action, enjoy the wide beach area along with the many sunbathers and swimmers gathered here. Or head to the Gold Coast Highway to refuel at the many cafes and restaurants on this stretch of road, with great views of the ocean.