Gold Coast Burleigh Heads

Southern Cross Beachfront Holiday Apartments offers its guests a unique Burleigh Heads Holiday high-rise apartments experience on the Gold Coast, just a 30-metre stroll to a renowned swimming and one of the best surfing beaches in Australia.

With three patrolled areas along its length there are plenty of swimming opportunities under the watchful eyes of the lifeguard.

Our Location

With its lush green foreshore lined with fragrant pines, superb surfing and soft white sand, Burleigh Heads Beach is one of the region’s most loved beaches. During your stay, why not enjoy an invigorating early morning swim in the Pacific Ocean, then head back to Southern Cross two-bedroom apartment for a hot shower and coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent Ocean views with a welcoming fresh breeze?

Having a world-famous beach on your doorstep is great, but there’s also much more to enjoy in this prime holiday location. Close to theme parks, major shopping centres and more. Burleigh Heads is a favoured destination of families, retirees, couples and groups of friends. This is a Gold Coast holiday not to be missed!

James Street and adjacent other streets are right on your doorstep from Burleigh Beach. You can find some of the best artisan coffee shops and cafes right here in Burleigh Heads. You’ll also find some amazing boutique stores to suit almost any shopper and budget, fashion & craft markets, souvenir shops and brisk and gentle nature walks to cater for the whole family and any fitness level. You won’t want to leave Burleigh Heads having everything you need right here without ever having to drive anywhere! Southern Cross Beachfront Holiday Apartments is centrally located to all Gold Coast attractions.

Things to see and do

While staying with us

within comfortable walking distance

Shopping & Dining in the Gold Coast

Belvedere Stonemill

Handmade Pasta and pizza play huge roles in Belvedere’s menu, Pasta lovers can indulge in dishes like the gnocchi in porcini-mushroom sauce served in a baby wheel of pecorino cheese, or the fresh seafood spaghetti in a rich Napolitana sauce with prawns, mussels, scallops, crab and calamari.

Address: 1a/1638 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5576 3764

Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC

Great surf club atmosphere located on Burleigh Beach. This location is perfect for a family friendly location with great meals at a reasonable price.

Address: Mowbray Park, Goodwin Terrace &, Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD

Burleigh Pavilion

Looking for the perfect beachfront spot in Burleigh Heads? Come to Burleigh Pavilion & enjoy a great dining experience overlooking the beach. Burleigh Pavilion offers an extensive list of bar bites including wood fire pizzas, beer battered fish and chips, fresh summer salads and a chicken schnitzel burger. For all the tantalising bar bites available

Address: 3a/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5661 9050

Jimmy Wah's

A contemporary take on traditional Vietnamese, Jimmy Wah’s is South East Asian cuisine, but not as you know it. Their refined mains include torched yellowfin tuna with bonito mayo and miso nuoc cham alongside heartier dishes, such as pork larb with thick rice noodles.

Address: 1724 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5659 1180

Pepe Italia Restaurant & Bar

Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of popular Burleigh Heads. New and exciting food menu created by an amazing Italian chef. They also offer exciting wines and cocktails! They can cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free.

Address: 11 Connor St, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5659 1707

Plantation House Café

This vibrant cafe/shop with recycled-timber decor offers inventive, upscale brekkie & lunch. Located in a heritage listed building by Tallebudgera Creek, Plantation House Cafe offers a country style cafe and gourmet grocer

Address: 1/43 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5520 0583

Rabbath

Enjoy mouth-watering modern Lebanese food. Fine food, gracious hospitality, and a pioneering spirit. These are all aspects that we have taken from Lebanese cultural background to bring you one of the most unique experiences that you will encounter.

Address: 7A/1837 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 435 864 044

Rick Shores

Rick Shores deliver a highly sought-after menu of Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and Japanese flavours. Expect share plates, banquets and bar snacks accompanied by an extensive wine list and coastal-inspired cocktails.

Address: 3/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5630 6611

The Little Plate

The menu is based around a share plate philosophy, and is best taken advantage by selecting a variety of dishes and enjoying them amongst friends and family. These are some of our favourite flavours, born from memories of childhood, from adventures with friends, from great times, and mad weekends.

Address: Shop 11, 3 Deodar Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 499 724 303

The Pantry Café

The menu has a large variety of meals, including all-day breakfasts, burgers, salads, pasta, Turkish and focaccia sandwiches, blackboard specials and even mains like steak and salmon. They make all their own sauces and dressings inhouse, their eggs benedict and calamari salad are favourites with the locals.

Address: 15 Connor St, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5576 2818

Willow Dining

A feast of Mediterranean, European, Modern Australian, and Spanish culinary and a fusion of Asian favourites in TAPAS Style. relaxed, no rules restaurant that focuses on great food experience. A mix of fine-casual and modern dining.

Address: 1957 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5520 3080

Zab Isan

Great little Thai restaurant that is very casual with very tasty food.

Address: 1742 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5535 8977

Ze Pickle

Ze Pickle is the unconventional cool kid on the Burleigh Heads block – a craft beer, cocktail and burger bar where edgy urban street meets cabin in the woods. With shared tables, you may be sitting with the local Burleigh Hipsters!

Address: 37 Connor St, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5659 1091

The Fish House

Often classified as the Gold Coast's best restaurant. The Fish House has earned a reputation of high-quality services coupled with award winning recipes and cuisines that will ensure that you’ll want to come back for more.

Address: 50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD
Phone: +61 7 5535 7725

North Burleigh Surf Club

Servs up uninterrupted ocean views along with a modern Australian cuisine and icy cold beer, an extensive wine selection and great entertainment.

Address: The Esplanade Miami Qld
Phone: +61 7 5576 5403