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Best Walks of the Northern Gold Coast

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Running north from Burleigh Head – the midway point of the Goldy – along with the gorgeous sea vista of the Oceanway, there are some wonderful walks in the beautiful parks, gardens and wilderness areas of the northern Gold Coast beaches that you simply must experience.

If you want to stroll by sunset seas, creep along fauna-filled creeks, sneak alongside grazing kangaroos, then check out these seven spectacular areas that the coast’s unique flora and fauna call home. Get ready for some natural therapy!

Marine Parade Foreshore Walk

Marine Parade from Pioneer Park to Quota Park makes is a popular Gold Coast Walk

Federation Coastal Reserve Walk

Situated on The Spit, this dynamic walk takes you through patches of rainforest on a spectacular coastline

Doug Jennings Park and Seawall Walk

Doug Jennings Park and Seawall is a lightly trafficked loop trail located on the Gold Coast's beautiful Broadwater

Cascade Gardens Memorial Walk

Cascade Gardens features serene rainforest walks, including the the Kokoda Memorial Trail

Mangroves to Mountains Walk

Explore our native ecosystems along the Mangroves to Mountains trail in this green oasis in the heart of the city

Melaleuca Boardwalk & Kangaroo Trail

A beautiful unspoilt area of flat wetlands with the Melaleuca forest boardwalk and a kangaroo walking trail

Myola Boardwalk, Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area

A unique mangrove habitat experience and excellent viewing platform of flora and fauna

By Michaela Lyons.

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