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Burleigh Headland National Park Walk

Burleigh Headland National Park a walking track for locals and tourists!

 

 

 

 

 

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Walk along the lower track skirting Tallebugera Creek till you come to the fork in the path Viewing platform Tumgun lookout At the fork in the path take the upper trail to your left Beautiful views of Palm Beach and the southern end of the Gold Coast Continue until you come to another fork, take the right path for  fabulous views
 

 

Burleigh Headland National Park is 27.6 hectares of pristine eucalypt forest and pandanus groves. There are two bush walking tracks, an upper track and a lower walking circuit which hugs the foreshore.

The upper walking tracks features beautiful views of Palm Beach and the southern Gold Coast at Tumgun Lookout, further along the upper circuit are scenic views of Burleigh Heads.

The lower ocean circuit hugs the shoreline and is much gentler on the body. Stunning scenes of Tallebudgera Creek and Echo Beach are featured. Continuing along this walk you will have opportunities to take some incredible photographs of Surfers Paradise in the distance.

The upper track provides a good workout for those who want to keep fit!

Map of Burleigh Headland National Park

 
 

 
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The southern end of the Gold Coast feature’s such a variety of landscapes & seascapes. Within minutes you can be in tropical rain forest or viewing the Gold Coast in both directions from an elevated vantage point without paying a cent! Just a little sweat and exercise….

View of Burleigh Heads with Surfers Paradise in the distance from the uppertrack.

Beautiful Burleigh Heads with Surfers Paradise in the distance.

Burleigh Headland National Park has become a very popular walk over the last few years, especially for serious runners and walkers. The Headland features a variety of terranes which excite those who want to get fit or maintain their fitness level. So watch out for them because they come up quick and flash passed before you can turn around!

The best of both worlds!

A walk around the Headland will give you the best of both worlds, a good workout on the upper circuit even if you a taking your time. The lower circuit is a much gentler on the body and the best one to take if you are not up to pushing yourself. Remember to take a bottle of water with you!

Northern Entrance at Tallebudgera Creek

 

     
 

Take this walk now, a 'Virtual Walk' around both circuits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Beach Circuit

1.       Following the track from the southern entrance you will have breathtaking Tallebudgera Creek on your right and eventually come to a fork in the road, continue on this track you will hug the Headland and follow the ocean circuit. A nice walk featuring plenty of shade and not too taxing on the body. There are unique rock formations to see and you will be entering a dry forest. On a quiet day you may see frilled lizards perched on top of boulders and bush turkeys eagerly scratching the ground.

 Tale the left path for the Upper Circuit

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  The bushwalking track then bursts out into a spectacular view on your right of Tallebudgera Creek’s mouth and Palm Beach.

Palm Beach from the Ocean Circuit

As you continue to follow the track around the hill you will be confronted by breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean black basalt rock formations with crashing waves and my favourite…. Pandanus trees strategically placed as if by some well thought out landscaping plan, embrace the shoreline and grip tightly to the sides of the hill.

 
 

 

Turn right on the cross road, you go down onto Echo Beach a nice secluded spot which is beautiful earlier in the day but you will be disturb as the day advances. This is a favourite spot for photo shoots.

 
 

 

Echo Beach and Tallebudgera Creek

 
 
 

Upper Circuit

View from Tumgun Lookout

 
 

 

Not the greatest day for a video but still beautiful!

 

 

1.       Turn left and at the fork in the track and start to climb to see the most amazing view of the southern Gold Coast. The track meanders around and you will eventually have another choice, you can keep bearing right and go for that fabulous view .This does require a lot of energy but well worth the climb you will be not be disappointed! 'Tumgun lookout' is world class with amazing views of Palm Beach, Tallebudgera Creek and the Gold Coast hinterland .

 Tumgun lookout on the upper circuit

2.       You may decide to take the left fork and hug the western aspect of Burleigh Headland National Park this is a path less travelled it features more of the dry forest and backs onto residential homes. Very picturesque and more likely to encounter wildlife….All paths lead to the northern entrance and beautiful Burleigh Heads, at the northern entrance you will have to climb down around one hundred steps; I started to count them but got distracted, or go up depending on which entrance you start.

 

 

 

Southern Entrance

Southern Entrance to Burleigh Headland National Park

After you have completed your walk, why not visit the many cafés at beautiful Burleigh Heads, it's just a short walk down the hill towards the shopping centre. On the way you will be able to take in the atmosphere of this world class location.

My favourite spot for breakfast is the 'The Pantry' great 'Bircher Muesli' took a picture on my last visit.

 
     

 

 

     
 

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