Travel may be restricted but Burleigh remains as beautiful as ever! Idyllic Burleigh Heads and its natural environment offers scenic local walks and picture-perfect picnic spots to enjoy – ideal when you just want to de-stress, slow down the pace and escape the hustle and bustle.

In a short read, get away from the crowds with these top walking locations and picnic spots in Burleigh Gold Coast:

Burleigh Heads Beach

Of course, Burleigh Beach offers the perfect place to stroll and picnic while enjoying simply breath-taking views of Burleigh Head National Park and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. This laid-back beach is one that sets itself apart from the rest with sweeping white sand, stunning coastal views in either direction and a rocky headland foreshore where the surf waves are as good as it gets.

Burleigh Head National Park

Burleigh Head National Park is a nature oasis on the Gold Coast where numerous walking trails offer something new to discover at every turn. For a quiet sightseeing stroll among nature and wildlife, Burleigh Head National Park won’t disappoint, and is particularly popular for the ocean view walk that overlooks the rocky foreshore. Among the rainforest trees, be sure to come across numerous spots perfect for a picnic!

Tallebudgera Creek

Tallebudgera Creek waits on the other side of Burleigh Head National Park and simply shouldn’t be ignored for its picture-perfect setting for strolls, picnics and swimming. Unwind on the sandy banks or go on an adventure – you can stroll along the creek waterfront or hop in a kayak to paddle down the river.

Cock Rock Burleigh Hill

Burleigh Hill separates Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park and is another fantastic spot to walk and sightsee with spectacular views across the beach and all the way up to Surfers Paradise. If you’re feeling adventurous, Cock Rock on Burleigh Hill is an eye-catching natural rock formation overlooking the foreshore and one of the best spots on the Gold Coast to snap an enviable holiday picture.

Burleigh Heads Accommodation Beachfront Apartments

We invite fellow Queenslanders to come enjoy our little piece of paradise in Burleigh Heads Gold Coast – here at Swell Resort, we offer stunning Burleigh apartments for both short and long stays with all units fully self-contained for maximum convenience and comfort just footsteps from Burleigh Beach.

If you need a weekend break or somewhere to call home for a week or two, we offer the best rates on all direct bookings – simply contact us directly for a chat at 07 5586 0500 or book online through our website.

Alternatively, you can find more information on everything we offer by just visiting Swell Resort Burleigh Heads Apartments.