Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Burleigh Heads

"The Star, a luxury 596-room hotel that has been part of the Gold Coast scene for decades, has had a 75 million Australian Dollar facelift as part of a major redevelopment of Queensland's first casino complex, adding extra sparkle to an already glamorous property."

"If you’re looking for heavy hitters, you’ve found the place. The Star Gold Coast Casino is the premier destination for gamblers in Gold Coast. It’s the biggest and best full-fledged casino in the area."

"There’s no better way to make the most of the Gold Coast’s famously good weather than heading on up to The Island’s rooftop for their Grazy Days all inclusive brunch. For just $69 per person you’ll be served a cheese grazing platter, salt and pepper squid and lamb cutlets, and, of course, unlimited booze. You can choose from their house wines, their very own range of Rooftop Spritz and soft drinks and juices."

"Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, The Island offers modern boutique accommodation with the popular Rooftop Bar and vibrant restaurant and bar, Goldie. Guests can relax on the sun terrace, or enjoy a swim in the pool. The vibrant bars, restaurants and shops of the Gold Coast are all within a 5-minute walk."

"A bit of elbow grease has hauled a landmark hotel well and truly back to its heyday. The Coast’s newest boutique lodging is home to a retro-styled rooftop bar. The sprawling alfresco patio is one of the trendiest places to sink a few in the sun."

"Nostalgic surfer chic meets Miami catwalk cool” at QT Gold Coast, as the hotel rightfully boasts. With dazzling views of the Gold Coast, its 297 rooms embody the glamour expected of Surfers Paradise, the party playground of Australia. Elsewhere, guests can make full use of the hammam, three different restaurants (including the California-cool Stingray Lounge and the marketplace-buffet of Bazaar), alongside the full-service SpaQ, and an outdoor swimming pool."

"Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217Instagram: @QTGoldCoast. This beachside destination is a wonder to the eye and sits in the middle of Gold Coast’s tourist destination, Surfers Paradise. Post-check in, unwind at the spa with a full body massage."

"Look no further than one of the city’s best day spas – the quirky and retro-styled Spa Q at the QT. Keeping to QT’s traditional themes of 50s-inspired décor, this gorgeous day spa offers a range of treatments starting from $80."

"Awarded best bar in 2017, the folk at House of Brews have created a Beer lovers dreamland with 32 beers on tap to choose from, including local craft brews and international favourites. Their cocktails are insanely good too – from the fruity to the flaming, and even the fairy-floss-topped. Where: 17 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise"

"New to the MenuCrispy Roast Pork now added to the Menu, try it in a Banh Mi or Vermicelli Salad Bowl. Order OnlineBook Now"

"New to the MenuCrispy Roast Pork now added to the Menu, try it in a Banh Mi or Vermicelli Salad Bowl"

"Another newcomer on the hospitality scene, BOBs beer is like no other brewery you’ve ever seen. Just metres from the beach, this venue doesn’t provide your average brewery menu, but instead offers a fine dining style menu utilising fresh seasonal produce with each meal designed to complement their plentiful list of delicious beers. That concludes our list of noteworthy restaurants on the GC!"

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "So many delicious seafood choices"

"Luring Hope Island locals in with waterfront dining and an indulgent menu of fresh, sustainably caught seafood and beef, selected from some of the finest suppliers in the country; Blue Water Grill off..."

"Type: Bars Fast Food. White Rhino Bar & Eats is located at 55 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. This restaurant is yet to be rated by Zomato users."

"The gelato is made in-house with love, and you’ll go weak at the knees for their 40 different flavours. While they’re renowned for their salted caramel with white chocolate chip gelato, other flavours you might like to try to include pear and rhubarb, salted coconut and mango salsa, apple pie, and mint choc chip made with fresh mint leaves. Always check out the specials board too where you’ll find five new flavours every week, like DR. Evil – chocolate gelato with peanut butter cookies and dulce de leche."

"No list of frozen treats anywhere is complete without Messina, so it’s only to be expected that the gelato gods would make ours. With new flavours every week that always get our jaws dropping in astonishment, we just wish they’d hurry up and open their South Brisbane store. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!"

"Don’t you dare think about visiting the southern end of the Gold Coast without putting a visit to Gelato Messina on your itinerary. I simply won’t have it!. Proclaiming themselves the makers of Australia’s best gelato, I have to whole-heartedly agree with the Messina team."

"Washington Waters Park is yet another of the Gold Coast’s amazing parks for kids. It also boasts its fair share of rock pools for the littlies, a monorail, mini bike circuit, enclosed swimming area and plenty of space for them to run around!"

"Springbrook National Park is great for nature lovers with terrific walking trails and a string of spectacular lookouts, each one making it feel like you’ve reached the world’s edge. The highest lookout on the plateau, ‘Best of All Lookout’, lives up to its name with impressive views to Mount Warning and the valleys below. A short drive down the road you’ll find the Goomoolahra Picnic Area, an ideal spot for a barbecue lunch accompanied by the sound of tumbling water."

"This breathtaking site is located in the Gold Coast Hinterland, just 45 minutes’ drive from the region’s glittering arc of beaches. Take a walk through the wilderness to find waterfalls, lookouts, wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The hinterland is close enough for a day trip, so make sure you stick around in Springbook National Park‘s Natural Bridge to see the glow worms light up the cave at night."

"The Gold Coast’s not all about bling, surf and theme parks – the expansive hinterland provides lush rainforest to go with all that golden sand. And the Unesco World Heritage-listed Springbrook National Park is one of its highlights, home to a dense forest and rich diversity of bird life, perched on an ancient volcano. Don’t miss the highly Instagrammable Natural Bridge cave and waterfall."

"Just minutes away from Surfers Paradise Beach, have a break from the sand at Macintosh Island Park. Home to a friendly population of peacocks, Macintosh Island Park has a unique atmosphere that sets itself apart, complemented by small cascading creeks, large tracts of open grass and shady trees for when you require a break from the sun. It’s a relaxation hotspot away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Surfers Paradise streets, and a prime location for picnicking, cycling, strolling and more."

"One of the very best views of the Gold Coast, up high, can be found at the Kirra Lookout. If you haven’t been before, it can be a little bit tricky to get there with all the one-way streets, but your GPS or phone can guide you to the top. Once you’re there, you’re spoiled with breathtaking views of the Gold Coast, some of my favourites, to be honest."

"A beach much quieter than Coolangatta or Surfers Paradise, Tugun is a very relaxed beach surrounded by great options for Surf Clubs, Leagues Clubs, Golf Clubs, cafes and restaurants. Gold Coast surf beaches. A popular beach for walkers."