Top Rated Parks to Visit in Burleigh Heads

"If you have little kids and the waves at the beach are too large, try the Broadwater on the northern end of the Gold Coast. The shallow estuary of water has gentle waves, sandbanks and beaches where toddlers and preschoolers can splash and play."

"The David Fleay Wildlife Park offers a relatively inexpensive way to get your kids interested in the care, conservation and welfare of the wildlife commonly found on the Gold Coast and further afield in Australia. As an education-focused heritage-listed park, it offers a quieter, more easily accessible alternative to some of the bigger parks in the area, especially if you’re pushing a pram. Click here for their website."

"It is the only nature park on the Gold Coast housing live platypus. Yet, the David Fleay Wildlife Park is also home to fresh and saltwater crocodiles, snakes, lizards, kangaroos, koalas, tree kangaroos, gliders and butterflies. It’s also an excellent place for the kids to spot native birds including jabiru, brolgas, owls and cassowaries."

"This not-so-secret swimming hole is just 15-minutes inland from Currumbin Beach and the perfect place to escape the crowds. Here in the valley, kids swing on ropes and leap off ledges into the cool, fresh water while parents lounge in the sun. Dogs are welcome and there are picnic tables, a barbecue area, toilets and a local convenience store just across the road."

"Drive 15 minutes west of the highway, from Coolangatta, and you’ll find yourself at the Currumbin Rock Pools. Just one of the awesome swimming holes in this area, you’ll feel like you’re far, far away from the gorgeous Gold Coast. The water can be a bit chilly, but it’s lovely when you finally get in."

"The drive to Currumbin Rock Pools is almost as refreshing as the water itself. The road winds through lush forests and small country farms and cafés. You’ll feel like you’re hours away from the city life even though it’s a short twenty-minute drive."

"Broadbeach is home to one of the Gold Coast’s most unique playgrounds. Kurrawa focuses on catering towards children of all abilities, designed in tandem with Disability Services Queensland. Everything is bright and interactive, purposefully built to stimulate the minds’ of all children, no matter their age or ability."

"Kurrawa All Abilities Playground is an epic beachside kids park with guaranteed hours of fun for all ages and abilities"

"Kurrawa All Abilities Playground is an epic beachside kids park with guaranteed hours of fun for all ages and abili"

"Distance: 54km Hike time: 3-5 daysThis one’s the big daddy of them all – that’s why they call it the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. Lace up your hiking boots on and prepare your leg muscles for a challenge. You’ll embark on a 54km hike along the rim of an ancient volcano through the most extensive areas of sub-tropical rainforest left on Planet Earth (and as biology buffs will tell you, what little is left of Australia’s remaining Antarctic beech cool temperate rainforest too)."

"Energy-boosting nibbles and plenty of water.Sunscreen and a hat.Bandaids and basic first-aid supplies.Camera or GoPro to capture your adventure.Swimsuits if there is a spot to take a dip.Raincoat or waterproof jacket, just in case.Mobile phone (although you might be out of range in many places). Disclosure: The writer loves visiting the Gold Coast’s National Parks, especially in winter when it’s too cold to go swimming. Looking for some Gold Coast accommodation?"

"The Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk is a great tourist attraction for bushwalkers to the Gold Coast Hinterland. This area is famous for challenging hiking activities, bird watching and wildlife observation."

"There’s less actual playground equipment here at Justins Park than the two previous mentioned, but from a Daddy perspective this is my favourite park purely becasue of where it is. Burleigh Heads is such a great family friendly town and this park is in the heart of everything. You’ve got the basic equipment like swings, slides, and monkey bars, plus plenty of BBQ and picnic facilities, but the kicker is your smack back overlooking beautiful Burleigh Beach with views all the way to Surfers Paradise."

"DJ Smith Memorial Park in Canungra has lots to offer kids ready for adventure play in a natural setting. This awesome Canungra playground is set back from the main road on Kidston Street. If you know Canungra well, you'll find it opposite The Outpost Cafe, and..."

"Local neighbourhood park with a playground, bmx track, basketball court, barbecue facilities and dog agility equipment. Tagged as : , Parks & gardens"

"by Anastasia | Jul 27, 2017 | Playgrounds + Parks, Top 10 Playgrounds. Rotary Park Mudgeeraba is a great local playground that is the perfect spot for a playdate or morning out. The Mudgeeraba Bakery close by combined with a train-themed park make it a fun and easy place for kids to play and parents to relax."

"Another newcomer on the hospitality scene, BOBs beer is like no other brewery you’ve ever seen. Just metres from the beach, this venue doesn’t provide your average brewery menu, but instead offers a fine dining style menu utilising fresh seasonal produce with each meal designed to complement their plentiful list of delicious beers. That concludes our list of noteworthy restaurants on the GC!"

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "So many delicious seafood choices"

"The latest addition to the burgeoning Gold Coast craft scene, Lost Palms has put a little fun into the brewery scene by taking out any tough guy elements associated with beer (and the Gold Coast) and introducing locals to a brewery and taphouse dominated by a pastel pink and mint colour scheme. Hardly your average brewery, is it?. You’ll find it in the industrial area of hip neighbourhood Miami – among smash repairers and mechanics – but also just across the street from the Coast’s trendiest hang-out, the Miami Marketta (where you’ll find pop-up bars, boho designers, eclectic live music and a crowd that looks more Collingwood than Coolangatta)."

"MiamiLost Palms is the epitome of authentic Gold Coast surf culture. The pastel pink brewery is located a short stroll from Miami Marketta in the industrial area behind Nobby’s Beach. The venue often hosts live music gigs and collaborates with local artist to specially create coastal-cool artwork for their latest cans."

"Lost Palms is Miami’s pretty pink and instagrammable drinking den. It’s just a short walk from Nobbys Bars and restaurants, and right around the corner from Miami Marketta. The outside area is prime for sinking beers with your pals."

"Located in Varsity Lakes, microbrewery Aardvark & Arrow is a gem of the Gold Coast beer scene, providing visitors with a unique and intimate experience. Here, you can find a selection of small brews that are chemical and preservative free – healthy, right?. The beers are brewed in small matches, ensuring attention to detail and top-notch quality that will have you coming back for more."

"The Aardvark and Arrow is a Small Batch Brewery known for its speciality and custom-order beers. Each brew is lovingly hand-crafted onsite in Varsity Lakes. The team also offer a wide range of products and services to beer enthusiast who are keen to refine their own craft."

"A visit to our most Instagrammable café, Passiontree Velvet is a must!. And trust us, the food tastes even better than it looks. Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or craving something savoury, Passiontree’s menu offers something for everyone!"

"The famous Horner’s of Sorrento Bakery & Patisserie has been baking savoury sensations, sweet temptations, and delicious treats for all celebrations for 50 years. If you’re looking to avoid arriving to your Easter brunch empty handed, hop on into Horner’s – you’ll be in egg-cellent hands. Hot Cross Bun French Toast at Bam Bam Bakehouse (@bambam_bakehouse)"