Oceanview Walk is a 2.6km, grade 2 hike located in Burleigh Head National Park, Queensland. The hike should take around 1 hour to complete.
Hike overview
Ancient volcanic columns meet the sea on this easy stroll in Burleigh Head National Park in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Oceanview track skirts the coastline leading around the rocky headland from the southern park entrance near Tallebudgera Creek to the southern edge of Burleigh Heads township.
Pack a picnic and relax by the creek at Echo Beach and marvel at the tumbled masses of six sided basalt columns. Spot whales (during winter and spring), white-bellied sea-eagles and birdwing butterflies (in summer).
Allow 30 minutes each way to walk the track through pandanus groves, tussock grasslands, coastal heath and mangroves to southern Burleigh. You can either return by the same path or via the Rainforest circuit and Tumgun lookout.
For your safety, a section of Oceanview walk may be temporarily closed before, during and after severe weather, due to the increased risk of rock falls. Check Park Alerts for track closures. For your safety, please observe the DANGER boulder fall zone restricted access area sign and remain on the walking track. Access is not permitted to the boulder fields, including Cannon Rock, or the steep slopes between the Oceanview track and the boulder fields—penalties apply.
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.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 25 m
Min elevation: 3 m
Total climbing: 82 m
Total descent: -77 m
Return via Rainforest Walk (3km)
Max elevation: 76 m
Min elevation: 3 m
Total climbing: 133 m
Total descent: -150 m
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Getting there
Burleigh Head National Park offers two convenient entry points:
Northern Entrance: If you're coming from Burleigh Heads, head south on the Gold Coast Highway. Take a left turn onto Goodwin Terrace and follow it until the end. You'll find the car park on your left.
Southern Entrance: Traveling south on the Gold Coast Highway from Burleigh Heads, look for the car park just before the Tallebudgera Creek bridge on your left. This is your southern entry point.
Consider arriving early, especially on weekends and holidays, as parking can fill up quickly.
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About the region
Standing tall as a prominent landmark, Burleigh Head National Park packs a surprising punch despite its modest 27 hectares. This jewel of the Gold Coast offers a vibrant tapestry of ecosystems, from lush rainforests teeming with life to windswept coastal heathlands. Explore its diverse landscapes, from towering eucalypt forests and pandanus groves to rocky foreshores and pristine beaches.
Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted. Keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales breaching offshore during winter and spring. Soar with the majestic white-bellied sea eagles as they ride the thermals, or witness the vibrant birdwing butterflies flitting through the rainforest canopy in mid-summer.
Burleigh Head National Park is perfect for a day trip. Easily accessible via the Gold Coast Highway, the park offers an information center to help plan your exploration. Lace up your shoes and conquer the Rainforest Circuit, leading you to the park's 88-meter summit, or take the scenic Oceanview Circuit for breathtaking coastal vistas.
Please note: Camping is not permitted within the park.
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