Keri's Guidebook
Food scene
BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack RdAlly chow
2215 Gold Coast HwyGreenhouse Canteen & Bar
268 Gold Coast HwyAmazing vegan restaurant
Rabbath (Lebanese Cuisine)
1837 Gold Coast HwyDelicious Lebanese fine dining experience
Gemellini
2247 Gold Coast HwyAuthentic Italian food
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyA hidden gem, tucked away at Mermaid Beach
The Cardamom Pod
2685-2689 Gold Coast HwyFor a vegetarian feast!
Vegetarian food made with love. Grab some takeaways and head to the hill to watch the waves and chill.
43 locals recommend
Govindas Burleigh Heads
20 James StVegetarian food made with love. Grab some takeaways and head to the hill to watch the waves and chill.
A melting pot of street foods, live music, arts, beers and cocktails. This night market is pumping on Friday and Saturday nights.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeA melting pot of street foods, live music, arts, beers and cocktails. This night market is pumping on Friday and Saturday nights.
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdIf you love crystals (like me) then this shop is heaven! The biggest range of crystals (of all sizes) I’ve even seen in one store. They also do wholesale.
Earth Crystals
475 Scottsdale DriveIf you love crystals (like me) then this shop is heaven! The biggest range of crystals (of all sizes) I’ve even seen in one store. They also do wholesale.
Local handmade arts and crafts, food and live music right next to the beach. Last Sunday of every month.
Art and Craft on the Coast
The EsplanadeLocal handmade arts and crafts, food and live music right next to the beach. Last Sunday of every month.
Flannerys Miami
44 Gold Coast HwyHealth food supermarket within walking distance.
Mind body spirit
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga
2532 Gold Coast HighwaySoak Bathhouse - Day Spa Gold Coast
2540 Gold Coast HwySightseeing
Run or walk the beach path and climb the rainbow stairs for breathtaking panoramic views of the Gold Coast
10 locals recommend
Mick Schamburg Park
Kelly AvenueRun or walk the beach path and climb the rainbow stairs for breathtaking panoramic views of the Gold Coast
Walk the headland through native bush to glistening waters of the Tallebudgera inlet. Take a picnic, swimmers and relax. You may even see a koala along the way!
248 locals recommend
Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceWalk the headland through native bush to glistening waters of the Tallebudgera inlet. Take a picnic, swimmers and relax. You may even see a koala along the way!
Swim, surf and sunbake by day. As the evening rolls in, grab some fish n chips and head to the hill to watch the sunset, surfers and the sparkling city skyline.
On Sundays: From around 6pm onwards in summer - Burleigh park has a drumming circle. Pack a picnic and get your groove on! Unleash to the beat of bongo drums and watch the fire twirlers. A truly magical evening.
63 locals recommend
Burleigh Hill
Swim, surf and sunbake by day. As the evening rolls in, grab some fish n chips and head to the hill to watch the sunset, surfers and the sparkling city skyline.
On Sundays: From around 6pm onwards in summer - Burleigh park has a drumming circle. Pack a picnic and get your groove on! Unleash to the beat of bongo drums and watch the fire twirlers. A truly magical evening.
Walk through native bush to secluded rock pools. Head further up the track for some local history and relics of the old timber mill.
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadWalk through native bush to secluded rock pools. Head further up the track for some local history and relics of the old timber mill.
Walk through Heritage-listed ancient Gondwana rainforest to this spectacular waterfall. About an hour’s drive from Miami; it makes for a good day trip exploring the region.
54 locals recommend
Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
Forestry RoadWalk through Heritage-listed ancient Gondwana rainforest to this spectacular waterfall. About an hour’s drive from Miami; it makes for a good day trip exploring the region.
An absolute must while exploring Springbrook National Park. Breathtakingly beautiful.
193 locals recommend
Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park
Bakers RoadAn absolute must while exploring Springbrook National Park. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Vineyards, wine-tasting, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and cafes, arts and crafts, markets, bush walks… Definitely worth a day trip!
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
Vineyards, wine-tasting, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and cafes, arts and crafts, markets, bush walks… Definitely worth a day trip!
Cabaret dinner and show
A wicked extravaganza; not for the faint-hearted!
Dracula's Cabaret Gold Coast
1 Hooker Blvd