Burleigh Heads Tours and Tickets

It’s free to visit Burleigh Heads, and many of the sights and activities there—including markets, whale-watching from a lookout, and the national park—are also free. However, expect to pay anywhere from AU$350 to more than AU$1000 for a hotel, while add-ons such as surfing lessons and wildlife sanctuaries can add to your expense.

Yes, from beach time to kayaking Tallebudgera Creek and hiking rainforest trails through the national park, Burleigh Heads can be great fun with kids. A short drive from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, it’s home to David Fleay Wildlife Park. In addition, Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre runs kids’ programs during Australian school vacations.

That depends. August is the peak of the Gold Coast whale-watching season, with countless humpbacks migrating down the “Humpback Highway.” Surfers will find consistent swells year-round, but the waves are at their juiciest in February and March, at the tail end of the Australian summer.

Yes, Burleigh Heads is home to Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, the only destination of its kind on the Gold Coast. Owned and operated by the local Aboriginal community, it provides walking tours, cruises, and cultural experiences, including some designed for children and others with traditional dance performances.

Yes, Burleigh Heads is an accessible site, with a good range of wheelchair-friendly accommodations. At Burleigh Heads Beach, you’ll find accessible beach matting with beach wheelchairs available for loan free of charge; there is a wheelchair-friendly trail in Burleigh Head National Park; and some Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre tours can be accessible.