Ryan & Clare’s guidebook
Coffee!
We are coffee lovers and enjoy great coffee! Conveniently, the Burleigh area has some fabulous coffee shops which we’ve listed below...
Large café with a wide selection of beans, many food options, good for groups.
37 locals recommend
Social Brew
34-36 James StLarge café with a wide selection of beans, many food options, good for groups.
Walking distance from the house and one of the Gold Coast's most popular cafes. Beautiful garden seating area and indoor seating options. Perfect for breakfast or brunch. All baked on-site.
188 locals recommend
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenWalking distance from the house and one of the Gold Coast's most popular cafes. Beautiful garden seating area and indoor seating options. Perfect for breakfast or brunch. All baked on-site.
Strong roast, large outdoor seating area, good atmosphere, great for groups.
12 locals recommend
The Henchman
8 Henchman AveStrong roast, large outdoor seating area, good atmosphere, great for groups.
Nectar
Hole in the wall coffee stop, seating outside next to the beach, acai & other cafe’ snacks.
One of our personal favourites! Strong, dark-roast coffee specialists with some quality brunch options.
10 locals recommend
All-Time Coffee Co.
2478 Gold Coast HwyOne of our personal favourites! Strong, dark-roast coffee specialists with some quality brunch options.
Great coffee in a modern setting. Close to North Burleigh Beach.
9 locals recommend
Palm Springs burleigh
1878 Gold Coast HwyGreat coffee in a modern setting. Close to North Burleigh Beach.
Restaurants, Cafes and Eateries
There are plenty of great restaurants and cafés all within a short distance of our house. Some worth mentioning are listed here.
Vegan restaurant, beers, raw treats and a funky atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
268 Gold Coast HwyVegan restaurant, beers, raw treats and a funky atmosphere.
Basic set up offering breakfast and at lunch time burgers are their specialty.
Barrio Cafe Neighborhood Espresso
98 Christine AveBasic set up offering breakfast and at lunch time burgers are their specialty.
Justin Lane Establishment
1708-1710 Gold Coast HwyVery popular pizzeria with rooftop bar, pasta.
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenBrunch is their specialty as well as coffee.
Indian Hut
221 Christine AveAll your traditional Indian dishes.
Jimmy Wah's
1724 Gold Coast HwyModern, high-end Vietnamese restaurant.
Middle Eastern, vegetarian and vegan options, casual, delicious.
13 locals recommend
The Pocket Burleigh | Catering
13 Connor StMiddle Eastern, vegetarian and vegan options, casual, delicious.
Rabbath (Lebanese Cuisine)
1837 Gold Coast HwyFine dining, Middle Eastern cuisine.
Yummy fish & chips. Eat in or takeaway, walk over to Burleigh headland and enjoy by the beach.
70 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads Hotel
4 The EsplanadeYummy fish & chips. Eat in or takeaway, walk over to Burleigh headland and enjoy by the beach.
Relaxed, good view, usual surf club experience. Steak, salad, seafood, parmigiana, and nightly specials.
79 locals recommend
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
293 The EsplanadeRelaxed, good view, usual surf club experience. Steak, salad, seafood, parmigiana, and nightly specials.
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC
Gold Coast HighwayRelaxed, good view, usual surf club experience.
Thai Puntip
2 West StTraditional Thai food.
Newest cafe on the block. This popular cafe has mid-century California vibes, oh and does incredible food and coffee. Also within walking distance of the house.
9 locals recommend
Palm Springs burleigh
1878 Gold Coast HwyNewest cafe on the block. This popular cafe has mid-century California vibes, oh and does incredible food and coffee. Also within walking distance of the house.
Bars
The Gold Coast is not short on options for places to have a drink. Some of the spots we enjoy are listed below.
Absolute beachfront bar overlooking Burleigh Beach. Very popular for an afternoon/evening drink. Open 12pm - 12am.
156 locals recommend
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceAbsolute beachfront bar overlooking Burleigh Beach. Very popular for an afternoon/evening drink. Open 12pm - 12am.
Justin Lane Establishment
1708-1710 Gold Coast HwyPopular rooftop bar above their Italian restaurant.
Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
268 Gold Coast HwyPopular brewing company in Burleigh. A short drive from our house. We recommend getting a tasting paddle to experience the range. Food trucks on-site on weekends.
48 locals recommend
Burleigh Brewing Company
2 Ern Harley DrPopular brewing company in Burleigh. A short drive from our house. We recommend getting a tasting paddle to experience the range. Food trucks on-site on weekends.
Affordable drinks in a casual surf club setting.
79 locals recommend
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
293 The EsplanadeAffordable drinks in a casual surf club setting.
Just a short walk from our house is one of the Gold Coast's most popular breweries. Precinct has a large seating area and a wide range of beers to try all brewed on-site.
12 locals recommend
Precinct Brewing
17 Christine AvenueJust a short walk from our house is one of the Gold Coast's most popular breweries. Precinct has a large seating area and a wide range of beers to try all brewed on-site.
Award winning brewery now distributing their incredible range of beers all over the country. And just a short walk from our house! If you're into beer and want to try some of Australia's best, head on down and grab yourself a tasting paddle.
34 locals recommend
Black Hops Brewery
15 Gardenia GroveAward winning brewery now distributing their incredible range of beers all over the country. And just a short walk from our house! If you're into beer and want to try some of Australia's best, head on down and grab yourself a tasting paddle.
Shopping Centres and Supermarkets
The two largest shopping centres on the Gold Coast are Robina Town Centre and Pacific Fair. They are very large and you can get lost, so pick up a centre map when you get there. Both include a wide range of stores and food outlets. Local supermarkets include (in order of distance):
FoodWorks Burleigh Waters
98 Christine AveSmall grocery store with all the essentials (2 min walk from our house).
Coles Miami
Gold Coast HighwayALDI Miami
203 Gold Coast HwyColes Burleigh Waters
Reedy Creek RoadWoolworths Burleigh Heads North (Metro)
15 Park AveRobina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre DrivePacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdThings To Do
The Gold Coast has so many options for visitors. We have beautiful beaches and the rainforest, as well as wildlife parks and theme parks.
We may be biased, but Burleigh Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast. The headland on a weekend is a very popular spot for a BBQ and a swim, with the view of the city from the beach itself. Walking along the sand, or around the headland, you could spend hours here. You can walk directly down Christine Ave 1.5km, and you are at North Burleigh Beach.
166 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads Beach
We may be biased, but Burleigh Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast. The headland on a weekend is a very popular spot for a BBQ and a swim, with the view of the city from the beach itself. Walking along the sand, or around the headland, you could spend hours here. You can walk directly down Christine Ave 1.5km, and you are at North Burleigh Beach.
Beautiful lookout with views to the north of Surfers Paradise and views to the south of Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Coolangatta.
17 locals recommend
North Burleigh Lookout
Beautiful lookout with views to the north of Surfers Paradise and views to the south of Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Coolangatta.
Take a walk around the national park anytime of day and enjoy this patch of beachfront, subtropical rainforest.
248 locals recommend
Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceTake a walk around the national park anytime of day and enjoy this patch of beachfront, subtropical rainforest.
As keen surfers, we recommend the following local surf spots (depending on conditions):
-Burleigh Point
-Snapper Rocks
-Currumbin Alley
However, if the swell is relatively small, surfing the beach breaks just down the road near the end of Christine Avenue (our closest beach) is a good option with minimal crowds (unlike the typically crowded point breaks listed above).
113 locals recommend
Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks RoadAs keen surfers, we recommend the following local surf spots (depending on conditions):
-Burleigh Point
-Snapper Rocks
-Currumbin Alley
However, if the swell is relatively small, surfing the beach breaks just down the road near the end of Christine Avenue (our closest beach) is a good option with minimal crowds (unlike the typically crowded point breaks listed above).
This stunning National Park is approximately 45 minutes drive away. Springbrook has multiple walking tracks depending on your level of ability. Our favourite is the Twin Falls Walk. It has a variety of sights along the way such as viewing points, and waterfalls.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadThis stunning National Park is approximately 45 minutes drive away. Springbrook has multiple walking tracks depending on your level of ability. Our favourite is the Twin Falls Walk. It has a variety of sights along the way such as viewing points, and waterfalls.
Each night, thousands of glow worms light up the cave at Natural Bridge. A short walk from the car park, don’t forget a torch! Approximately 1 hour drive.
193 locals recommend
Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park
Bakers RoadEach night, thousands of glow worms light up the cave at Natural Bridge. A short walk from the car park, don’t forget a torch! Approximately 1 hour drive.
Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayWet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwayWalk the strip in Cavill Mall! Not so popular amongst locals, but a tourist hot spot day and night. Also the heart of the Gold Coast nightclub scene.
30 locals recommend
Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueWalk the strip in Cavill Mall! Not so popular amongst locals, but a tourist hot spot day and night. Also the heart of the Gold Coast nightclub scene.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayGet up close and personal with kangaroos, koalas, and many other native Australian animals!
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StGet up close and personal with kangaroos, koalas, and many other native Australian animals!
About a 25 minute drive from our house. Dreamtime beach is a more secluded and incredibly stunning beach which most visitors never see. One of our favourite beaches to visit when we want to avoid crowds during busy times. Take a walk up to the top of the headland for beautiful views over the Pacific and check out the old lighthouse which is still in operation.
13 locals recommend
Dreamtime Beach
About a 25 minute drive from our house. Dreamtime beach is a more secluded and incredibly stunning beach which most visitors never see. One of our favourite beaches to visit when we want to avoid crowds during busy times. Take a walk up to the top of the headland for beautiful views over the Pacific and check out the old lighthouse which is still in operation.
Byron Bay is an internationally renowned beachside town visited by tourists from all over the world. It's about an hours drive from our house if you feel like doing a day trip somewhere outside of the Gold Coast.
530 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is an internationally renowned beachside town visited by tourists from all over the world. It's about an hours drive from our house if you feel like doing a day trip somewhere outside of the Gold Coast.