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Burleigh Waters

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Burleigh Waters

Burleigh Waters works well as a base: 5 minutes from Miami, 12km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Burleigh Waters is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 14,117, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Burleigh Waters sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burleigh Waters to your route.

About Burleigh Waters

Marymount College is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational secondary school located at Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It was established in 1968 by Frank Shine. Marymount College is the largest Catholic High School (7–12 only) and the furtherest south non-Government high school on

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Where is Burleigh Waters located?

Burleigh Waters is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.0998 latitude, 153.4246 longitude.

What is the population of Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters has a population of approximately 14,117 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
14,117
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.0998, 153.4246

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Burleigh Waters

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.

11 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

12 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Burleigh Waters

  • Right hereSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

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