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!
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….
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!
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.
2.
The bushwalking track then bursts out into a spectacular view
on your right of Tallebudgera Creek’s mouth and
Palm Beach.
As you
continue to follow the track around the hill you will be confronted by
breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean black basaltrock 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.
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 .
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
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.
