Echo Beach
A lovely beach at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast with a 4.7 rating across 191 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Echo Beach sits at Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast's most loved beachside suburbs, near the famous headland. A strong 4.7 rating from 191 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, relaxed stretch of coast — golden sand and rolling surf in beautiful Burleigh, with the headland, the parkland and the point break close by, perfect for a swim, a surf, a stroll or simply relaxing by the sea. It's a genuine local favourite.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal facilities, so check current details and swim carefully. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and your swimmers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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