Beachside holidays have always been popular in our house and our car often points south to the Gold Coast when it’s time for a seaside escape.

Our family has for a while now enjoyed getting to know Burleigh Heads — a place internationally famous for the annual Burleigh Pro surfing competition. 

Whilst boogie boards are the extent of our surfing prowess we have found that Burleigh offers so much variety for a Gold Coast getaway. From funky cafes and tempting restaurants, a range of shopping options, weekly art and craft market, walking trails and abundance of wildlife, there really is something for everyone. You can be as active as you like or perhaps take the opportunity to rejuvenate completely, unwind and laze the day away.

Burleigh Heads point, as well as providing a sheltered beach, rock pools to explore and perfect waves for surfers, also offers one of the most spectacular coastal views in Queensland. Looking north from either the beach, bluff or lookout you see the spectacular Gold Coast skyline and beaches stretch out almost as far as the eye can see.

During a recent stay I was again taking in this amazing view and noticing how many others were simply doing the same.

A retired couple setting up their chairs, books and esky under one of the Pandanus palms lining the headland park said, “We do this every day, changing our spots to get the shade and enjoy this view.”

It’s a view that is one of the most iconic in our State and one of the reasons why Burleigh Heads has such a hold on us.

If you can’t find a place like this on the Gold Coast that appeals to you to keep going back then you’re not really trying.