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Burleigh Beach Tourist Park
Council-owned holiday park opposite the surf beach at Burleigh Heads, with air-conditioned cabins and camping sites about 400 metres from Burleigh Head National Park.
At a glance
- Type
- Holiday park (cabins and camping)
- Area
- Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- goldcoasttouristparks.com.au
Good to know
- Self-contained cabins
- Powered and unpowered sites
- Camp kitchen
- Barbecues
- Laundry
- Kiosk
- Accessible cabin
Why we recommend it
Burleigh Beach Tourist Park is one of the most affordable ways to stay in Burleigh Heads, and one of the best located. It is run by Gold Coast Tourist Parks on land owned by the City of Gold Coast, and it sits on Goodwin Terrace directly opposite the surf beach. The entrance to Burleigh Head National Park is about 400 metres away, and the trail around the headland continues to Tallebudgera Creek, so some of the southern Gold Coast's best walking and swimming start almost at the gate. The Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which runs guided walks on the headland, is also in Burleigh Heads.
Accommodation comes in two forms. Air-conditioned, self-contained cabins suit families and travellers without camping gear, and one of them, cabin 10, is a two-bedroom accessible cabin. Powered and unpowered sites are available for caravans, campervans and tents; site details vary, including guttering, so check the specifications when booking if you are towing or have an awning.
Facilities are practical rather than luxurious, and the park lists a patrolled beach nearby among its features, which matters for families with young swimmers. There is a camp kitchen, barbecue areas, a laundry, a recreation room and a small kiosk store, along with an accessible bathroom, a parents' bathroom and a dump point for motorhomes. The park is smoke and vape free, pets are not permitted, and there is no Wi-Fi, although mobile coverage is generally good.
The park suits families, road-trippers, surfers and budget travellers who would rather spend their money on Burleigh's restaurants than on a room. Staying here puts you within walking distance of Rick Shores, also on Goodwin Terrace, and the cafes and bars around James Street and the beachfront. Book ahead if you are travelling during school holidays.
Check-in is from 11am for sites and 2pm for cabins, and check-out is at 10am. Reception is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays, and it closes on Christmas Day, so plan your arrival time accordingly. Bookings and enquiries can be made through the Gold Coast Tourist Parks website, by phone on the published 1300 number or by email to the park's own address.
Burleigh Beach Tourist Park FAQs
Where is Burleigh Beach Tourist Park?
At 36 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, opposite the surf beach.
Who runs the park?
Gold Coast Tourist Parks. The parks are owned by the City of Gold Coast.
What accommodation is available?
Air-conditioned self-contained cabins and powered or unpowered sites.
Is there accessible accommodation?
Yes. Cabin 10 is a two-bedroom accessible cabin, and there is an accessible bathroom.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 11am for sites and 2pm for cabins; check-out by 10am.
Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are not permitted.
Is there Wi-Fi?
No, but mobile coverage is generally good.
How can you contact the park?
Phone 1300 672 750 or email [email protected].