Burleigh Head Circuit

Starting from the car park off Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Burleigh Head National Park, visiting a couple of beaches and lookouts along the way. Prepared to be blown away by the amazing views over the headland and the Coral Sea, with a chance of seeing a gorgeous whale breach through the water. You’ll be passing by Echo Beach and other swimming areas as you hike on the Oceanview Track, so pack your swimmers and enjoy the lovely waters of Coral Sea. Kookaburras, king parrots and noisy pittas are among the bird species you can spot in the area along with the fellow brushturkeys of Australia. Savor the views and be patient as you observe the waters from the Tumgun and Jebbribillum lookouts to increase your chance of seeing a humpback in the air. There is a restaurant nearby for you to refuel your energy, grab something you can consume at the lookout(without littering ofc) to help you spend time there. The undulating wide tracks are perfectly suitable for small children as well, so don’t hesitate to bring your whole family for a lovely coastal trip together. Try to avoid peak hours and weekends as the track is quite popular amongst runner groups and tourists. Remember to keep an eye out for snakes along the track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-28.0899428,153.457607)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 240 m Keep left onto Exit 87 Southport Burleigh Road and drive for another 1.8 km Turn right onto Reedy Creek Road, 80 and drive for another 3.3 km Turn right onto Gold Coast Highway, 2 and drive for another 340 m Keep left onto Goodwin Terrace and drive for another 440 m Turn left and drive for another 55 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Goodwin Terrace(near John Laws Park), head towards the paved track leading you towards the sea between the green-roofed seating area and the monument nearby. Follow the track as you keep the sea to your left, then pass through the brown and white wooden bicycle barrier/gate. Shortly after, keep left and follow the fenceline(to your left) as the track splits into two to continue along Burleigh Head Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the shelter at the start.
	After another 5 m (at the intersection of Burleigh Link Track & Oceanview Track) continue straight, to head along Oceanview Track. Keep left.
	After another 70 m veer left, to head along Oceanview Track. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Oceanview Track. After another 8 m head through/around the gate. After another 540 m head through/around the gate.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This tiny side trip takes you to the beach where the Tallebudgera Creek meets the Coral Sea. Involves steps. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Oceanview Track.
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Tallebudgera Link Track & Oceanview Track) veer right, to head along Tallebudgera Link Track.
	After another 165 m turn right. Then pass the toilet (95 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 35 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route via the inner section of the Rainforest Circuit, skipping Tumgun Lookout. To take the alternate route turn sharp left here. Details below. At the intersection of Rainforest Circuit & Tallebudgera Link Track continue straight, to head along Rainforest Circuit. After another 400 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 195 m come to the "Tumgun Lookout". Then pass a seat (on your left). After another 150 m pass a seat (9 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	The alternate route finishes here. Turn left to rejoin the main route at the 1.9 km waypoint. Details below. At the intersection of Burleigh Link Track & Rainforest Circuit continue straight, to head along Burleigh Link Track. After another 190 m come to the "Jebbribillum Lookout" (25 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Jebbribillum Lookout where you can spot a whale. Remember, patience is a virtue. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn left, to head along Burleigh Link Track. After another 105 m head down the steps (about 50 m long) Then pass the car park (15 m on your left).
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Oceanview Track & Burleigh Link Track) veer left.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

This tiny side trip takes you to the beach where the Tallebudgera Creek meets the Coral Sea. Involves steps.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head down the steps
	After another 20 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

This little side trip takes you to the Jebbribillum Lookout where you can spot a whale. Remember, patience is a virtue.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Burleigh Link Track.
	After another 20 m come to the end. "Jebbribillum Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

An alternate route via the inner section of the Rainforest Circuit, skipping Tumgun Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Tallebudgera Link Track & Rainforest Circuit Start heading along Rainforest Circuit (a footpath). After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Rainforest Circuit.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Rainforest Circuit & Julia Street Link Track) continue straight, to head along Rainforest Circuit. After another 480 m come to a seat., has a backrest.
	The end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Burleigh Head Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.3 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 20 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 1.1 km from the start.

Seat: There are 4 on route, on average they are 460 m apart with the largest gap of 1.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	20 m	[shelter]
Toilet	1.1 km	[toilet]
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]
Seat	1.8 km	[seat]
Seat	1.9 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Robina Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  23°C
  Showers clearing.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast early this morning. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inland in the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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