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Best Walks on the Gold Coast

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Updated: Feb 01, 2026

The Gold Coast is a region of epic landscapes. Boasting a treasure trove of nature-inspired activities - there is so much to explore. From beachside strolls and National Parks to hinterland hikes and wildlife trails, here are 24 of the best walks on the Gold Coast.

Burleigh Beach to Miami Oceanway Walk

North Burleigh Lookout

Beautifully scenic Oceanway walk from Burleigh Headland via North Burleigh Lookout to Miami

Mangroves to Mountains Walk

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

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

Marine Parade Foreshore Walk

Marine Parade Foreshore Walk

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

Doug Jennings Park and Seawall Walk

Doug Jennings Park

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

Federation Coastal Reserve Walk

Federation Walk Coastal Reserve

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

Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve Walks

Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve

Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve is one of the Gold Coast’s lesser-known recreational treasures

Burleigh Head National Park Walks

Burleigh Head National Park

Explore two wonderful walking tracks in the national park—the Oceanview Track and the Rainforest Circuit

Tarrabora Reserve and Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk

Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk

A Gold Coast treasure! A stunning creekside wetland boardwalk along beautiful Currumbin Creek

Tallebudgera Creek Mangrove Boardwalk (Tchoobey Reserve)

Tallebudgera Creek Mangrove Boardwalk

An easy and picturesque walk—this is a perfect trail for an early morning or late afternoon stroll

Schuster Park Peninsula Walk

Schuster Park Peninsula Walk

Tallebudgera Creek winds west of Burleigh and provides some great creekside trails to explore

Tugun to Bilinga Oceanway

Tugun to Bilinga oceanway

Tugun to Bilinga is the ultimate Gold Coast oceanway walk

Coolangatta to Point Danger Oceanway

The Coolangatta to Point Danger Oceanway makes for a spectacular Gold Coast Walk

Jabiru Island Park

Jabiru Island Park boardwalk

Jabiru Island is an idyllic waterfront family playground, reached via a scenic boardwalk and located just behind a soft sandy beach

Myola Boardwalk, Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area

Myola Boardwalk, Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area

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

Melaleuca Boardwalk & Kangaroo Trail

Coombabah Lakelands boardwalk

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

Cougal Cascades

Cougal Cascades Springbrook National Park Currumbin Valley

A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

Boardwalk at Gold Coast Botanic Gardens

The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens is a fantastic day out for all ages – and the best part is, it needn’t cost you a cent

Burleigh Ridge Park Walk

A combination of urban and bushland scape, stunning views that you'll never see on a postcard and an unexpected spot of history.

Light shining through waterfall cave Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is the jewel in the Gold Coast hinterland crown, a heavenly cave like rock formation in Springbrook National Park

Curtis Falls Tamborine Mountain

Curtis Falls Circuit is the quintessential and popular Mt Tamborine walk - a moderate grade circuit of just 1.5km return

Palm Grove Rainforest Circuit

Palm Grove Rainforest Circuit

Pademelons, palm trees and cathedral buttresses are all features of this exclusive easy graded walk of around one hour

Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens

Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens, Eagle Heights

Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens is a hidden treasure that features a diverse range of native and exotic flora

Cascade Gardens Memorial Walk

Cascade Gardens Memorial Walk

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

Looking to discover more, check out our list of the best beaches on the Gold Coast HERE! And find all the best spots to refuel in our comprehensive Where to Eat and Drink on the Gold Coast section HERE!

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