Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Burleigh Beach Tourist Park
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CARAVAN PARK
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( 07-5667 2750;
www.goldcoasttouristparks.com.au
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36 Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads; unpowered/powered sites
from $30/41, cabins $151-219; )
This council-owned park is snug, but it's well run and
in a great spot near the beach. Aim for one of the three blue cabins at the front of the park.
Burleigh Palms Holiday Apartments
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APARTMENT
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( 07-5576 3955;
www.burleighpalms.com
; 1849 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads; 1-bedroom apt per night/week
from $150/550, 2-bedroom apt from $180/660; )
Even though they're on the highway, these
large and comfortable self-contained units - a quick dash to the beach through the back al-
ley - are solid value. The owners have a wealth of local info, and do the cleaning them-
selves to keep the accommodation costs down.
Hillhaven Holiday Apartments
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APARTMENT
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( 07-5535 1055;
www.hillhaven.com.au
; 2 Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads; 2-bedroom apt from $180; )
Right on the headland adjacent to the national park, these renovated apartments have great
views of Burleigh Heads and the surf. It's quiet and only 150m to the beach.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
LUKE EGAN: FORMER PRO SURFER
The Gold Coast is one of the top five surfing destinations in the world. The most unique thing about the Goldy is
that the waves break mostly on sand, so for sandy bottoms we get some of the most perfect waves in the world.
Best Surf Beaches
The length of ride on the famous points of Burleigh Heads, Kirra, Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks make the
Goldy a must for every passionate surfer.
Where to Learn
The waves at Greenmount Point and Currumbin allow first-timers plenty of time to get to their feet and still enjoy
a long ride. Learning to surf at these two places would be close to the best place to learn anywhere in Australia,
and probably the world.
Best Experience
There isn't a better feeling than being 'surfed out' - the feeling you have after a day of surfing. Even though I no
longer compete on the world surfing tour I still surf every day like it's my last.