Million-dollar views for revamped Burleigh walking track

A million-dollar revamp of the Gold Coast’s landmark Oceanview Walk at Burleigh Heads has been completed in time for the Commonwealth Games.

The 1.2 kilometre walking track, which is in the Burleigh Head National Park, is managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and is renowned as one of the best land-based whale-watching vantage points on the Gold Coast.

Attracting more than 500,000 visitors every year, the Oceanview Walk is popular with both locals and visitors.

As part of the upgrades, QPWS has widened the new track in some places and improved the surface with fibre-reinforced concrete.

Explaining the benefits, Queensland National Parks Minister Steven Miles stated “people using wheelchairs will also benefit from improved accessibility, and new seating and fencing has been installed.

“The northern entry point has been widened from 1.5 to 1.8 metres with a smoother surface, meaning it will be safer and easier to pass other people - which is great news for surfers who use the trail to get to and from their favourite breaks.

“The colour has also been specifically chosen to blend into the natural surroundings.

“Whilst the upgrade work will significantly improve track stability, heavy rain and bad weather can sometimes cause boulders above the track to become loose.

“For this reason, visitors should continue to heed the safety signage and barriers once the Oceanview track reopens."

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