| Burleigh Heads is a suburb on Australia's Gold Coast in | | | | weekends it is a popular site for cricket matches, |
| Queensland. It is ideally situated between the holiday | | | | surfing and barbecues. Every Sunday afternoon, |
| towns of Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta. Like most | | | | crowds gather to enjoy a 'dance and jam' session |
| places on the Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads attracts | | | | with music provided by local musicians. Burleigh Heads |
| visitors who want to relish the sunshine and the sea. | | | | has a very religious community, and the main beliefs |
| The climate is ideal all year long. Temperatures during | | | | are Hare Krishna, Christianity, and Buddhism. |
| summer days average at 28 degrees (Celsius). | | | | The locals are well known for their sense of humor, |
| Temperatures during winter days average at 22 | | | | their friendliness, helpfulness and laid back lifestyle. |
| degrees (Celsius). The temperature of the sea water | | | | Visitors are made to feel welcome and equally laid |
| during summer averages 22 degrees (Celsius), and | | | | back. This is a very child-friendly place so Burleigh |
| during winter the average water temperature is 17 | | | | Heights is great for a long family holiday. There are all |
| degrees (Celsius). | | | | kinds of activities to keep the kids entertained. |
| This is the place to come if you want to escape the | | | | With ideal surf breaks, the sea provides perfect body |
| crowds of visitors at other Gold Coast resorts. It has a | | | | boarding, surfing and swimming conditions. The |
| much more peaceful feel. James Street, with its | | | | beaches are lined with lovely park lands that provide |
| village-like character, is found in the middle of Burleigh | | | | showers, picnic facilities and barbecue areas. |
| Heads. There are many shops, cafes, delis, | | | | Alternatively, eat out at one of the beachfront |
| hairdressers, restaurants and pharmacies. | | | | restaurants or cafes, then stroll through the arts and |
| The main shopping center is bordered by pine and | | | | crafts markets. |
| pandanus palm trees. The western section is home to | | | | During your stay, you could book an overnight tour to |
| a thriving industrial area of manufactures and | | | | the waterfalls and rain forest. After enjoying a guided |
| exporters. One significant company is the | | | | walk, tuck into a gastronomic picnic near the waterfall. |
| manufacturer of the world famous Billabong clothing | | | | In the evening you will be served a three-course |
| line. | | | | candle-lit dinner in a garden. Overnight accommodation |
| The locals refer to the headland as 'The Point'. During | | | | is provided by a guest lodge. |