Gold Coast
Burleigh Heads
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The hipster-surf headland — world-class right-hand point, James Street cafes, Burleigh Hill walks.
A small headland village south of Surfers, Burleigh has Australia's best metropolitan point break and an outsized cafe and craft-beer scene along James Street. The Burleigh Hill walk through pandanus to the southern lookout is the postcard. Lower density, more authentic feel, and the WSL Quiksilver Pro often runs here when Snapper fails.
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What you gain
- ↑Burleigh point break — Australia's best metropolitan right-hander
- ↑James Street cafe and craft-beer scene rivals inner-Brisbane
- ↑Burleigh Hill walk and headland for whale-watching and sunsets
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tram doesn't reach Burleigh yet (extension under construction)
- ↓Apartment supply tight — book 3 months ahead in winter
Best for
Avoid if
Other Gold Coast neighbourhoods
Surfers' grown-up neighbour — The Star casino, restaurant strip, Pacific Fair shopping.
The neon high-rise strip — Cavill Avenue, theme-park shuttles, full-tilt schoolies energy.
Southern border town — Snapper Rocks, Greenmount, Gold Coast Airport on the doorstep.
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