Burleigh Head Rainforest Circuit Walk (2.3km)

The Burleigh Head Rainforest Circuit offers a scenic adventure with a moderate challenge. Most of the trail is easygoing, but a steeper section awaits you near Tumgun Lookout. This lookout is your chance to spot humpback whales breaching offshore during winter and spring – a spectacular reward for your climb.

Be aware that some sections of the track, particularly those skirting the coastline, may close during wet weather due to potential rockfalls. The Rainforest Circuit takes you up a series of steps to the impressive 88-meter summit at Tumgun Lookout. Here, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views stretching towards Snapper Rocks.

Finding Your Trailhead:

Northern Entrance: Begin on the Burleigh Link Track, offering views from Jebbribillum Lookout. After 460 meters, it joins the Rainforest Circuit. Choose a clockwise or anticlockwise direction, ensuring you visit Tumgun Lookout.

Southern Entrance: Start by following the Oceanview Track for 250 meters before turning left onto the Tallebudgera Link Track for another 250 meters, where it meets the Rainforest Circuit. Similar to the northern entrance, choose your direction and be sure to include Tumgun Lookout in your exploration.

A council picnic area and toilets are located near the northern entrance to the park along Goodwin Terrace. Toilets are also located near the southern entrance in the car park—these are managed by the Gold Coast City Council.

You can also combine a section of this walk with the Oceanview walk for a variety of scenery.