Enjoy a walk around Burleigh Heads

With the weather more mild, it’s perfect for a walk in the fresh air. There is nothing more enjoyable than heading out from your Burleigh Heads accommodation at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments and going for a stroll.

Burleigh Heads accommodation, Gemini Court Holiday ApartmentsBurleigh Heads is a much-loved destination for walkers and runners. The beauty of the scenery, coupled with well-maintained pathways, attracts parents with strollers, family groups, young couples and people out for a jog all day every day!

Here are a few suggestions:

From Gemini Court Holiday apartments stroll down to the beach and follow the pathway north as far as you’d like to go.  You’ll enjoy lovely views, the sea breeze and there are plenty of terrific coffee shops along the way!

Alternatively, head out from your Burleigh Heads accommodation and you’ll find yourself perfectly placed to explore Burleigh Heads National Park.  This walk is an absolute must.  The wild and stunning beauty of the area enough to satisfy any soul.

Burleigh Heads accommodationVolcanic columns, mangrove trees and rainforest cover headland slopes by the sea. The traditional home to the Kombumerri people, walkers are rewarded with outstanding views and glimpses of wildlife rarely seen in an urban area.

Of course, a walk around James Street, referred to as ‘the village’ by Gold Coasters, is a relaxing, pleasant way to spend a few hours.  Known for its unique boutiques, lovely cafes and hip bars, the James Street precinct is a local hang, so why not join them?

For more information on nature trails or suggested walks near your Burleigh Heads accommodation, talk to our friendly reception staff at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments.

 

If you are retired, come for a relaxing holiday at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

During the winter months, Burleigh Heads is a wonderful place for retirees to spend time relaxing in the mild, Gold Coast clime.

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Gemini Court Holiday Apartments are the chosen Burleigh Heads accommodation for retirees due to our spectacular views, convenient self-contained kitchens and location, close to golf courses, shopping, cafes and lovely walks.

Let’s have a look at some of the great things our retiree visitors love to do.

Gold Coast Golf courses

Fancy a game of golf?  Burleigh Heads and surrounding suburbs are home to a large number of golf courses merely kilometres from the beach.  Choices range from championship courses, including Burleigh Golf Club and The Colonial, to Burleigh Palms’ challenging 9-hole AGU rated course.

Burleigh Heads walking trails

Did you know you can walk from one end of the Coast to the other following pathways that travel through Burleigh Heads!  But most of our Gemini Court Holiday Apartment guests are inclined to stay local, walking the easy pathway through Burleigh Heads National Park and taking in spectacular views, native legends and wandering wildlife.  The well-maintained pathways, both beachfront and through the national park, attract people keen to get out in the sunshine, all day every day.

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Burleigh Heads is close to many friendly clubs

If you’re planning a longer stay, the Gold Coast is home to many amazing clubs.  You don’t have to miss out on bridge or even art.  Burleigh Heads also has beachfront surf clubs serving great meals at reasonable prices with fabulous views.  Just ask the friendly reception staff at Gemini Court about all the many wonderful clubs perfect for retirees in the Burleigh area.

Burleigh Heads shopping and cafes

Burleigh Heads is famous for its village atmosphere, and the James Street shopping precinct, a mere stroll from Gemini Court, exudes a bohemian feel of chic shops combined with laid-back cafes and hip bars.  But sometimes our guests yearn for larger shopping centres, in which case we are a 15 minute drive or on the bus route to both Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre.  Both huge centres with a great array of mainstream and stylish shops.

Fine dining and a quiet drink at beautiful Burleigh

Burleigh Heads on Australia’s Gold Coast is a beach location with a difference.  Burleigh is home to an award-winning selection of restaurants and bars.  Treat yourself to a gourmet experience at Oskars, or sit back with a glass of wine and take in the wonderful ocean views from any of a number of beachfront bars and clubs just a stroll from your Gemini Court Burleigh Heads accommodation.

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Gold Coast art and theatre

The Gold Coast is a great location to enjoy the arts.  Burleigh Heads is close to many community theatres as well as the Gold Coast Arts Centre.  Also home to hidden artists and galleries, if you love your entertainment, you won’t be bored.

Gemini Court Holiday Apartments at beautiful Burleigh Heads

Our guests love enjoying a home-cooked breakfast and later watching the sunset from their ocean-view balcony.  Many take a picnic lunch down to the headland and sit under the Norfolk pines watching the locals pass by.

Gemini Court Holiday Apartments are a favourite amongst retirees looking to escape the winter chills and book beautiful Burleigh Heads accommodation.

Come and find out why!  Book now and secure some fabulous winter specials.

Feeling the blues at Gemini Court

Nope, we don’t mean in any sad kind of way – it’s one of the best times of the year on the Gold Coast (apart from summer) when the blues comes to town, just a few minutes up the road from your Gemini Court Burleigh Heads accommodation.

This year the Blues festival will feature Ian Moss, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens and plenty more celebrity acts, all for free!

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Whale watching at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

Every year in May, people flock to Gemini Court Holiday Apartments Burleigh Heads accommodation to take advantage of the wonderful, balmy sun-filled days and the gorgeous ocean-view balconies from which it’s not uncommon to see whales swim by.

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Aussie Competitors Love Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

It’s that time of year on the life saving calendar when over 10,000 of our best competitors flood to the Gold Coast for ‘The Aussies’.

Due to tragic events in previous years, the competition in 2013 will be held in Kirra and Tugun, yet a dearth of viable accommodation in both suburbs has seen many competitors enjoying a stay at beachfront, Gemini Court Burleigh Heads accommodation. Continue reading

School holidays at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

Wondering what to do with the kids during your awesome holiday at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments, the number 1 Burleigh Heads accommodation for families.

Well, of course, there is family-safe, patrolled Burleigh Beach. But… close by there is always loads more fun!

You’re always on a winner with the free or low-cost activities offered by GC Parks in their Activity and Healthy School Holiday Program. For tonnes of ideas click here.

Mini golf:

Fancy a game. Putt Putt Golf at Mermaid Beach is a 10 minute drive or 20 minute bus ride. Three themed, 18-hole putting for the golfer in all of us, young or old!

Indoor Bowling:

If you fancy it, you can walk to Gold Coast Superbowl from Gemini Court Holiday Apartments (a slight hike!), catch a bus or drive your car. But whichever way you choose to get there, we guarantee a fun outing for all the family.

Skate Parks:

You can always skate along the path next to Burleigh Beach, or grab your kids and head to the nearest skate park. There are heaps to choose from. For a fun afternoon try Varsity Lakes skate / bmx park or Miami skate / bmx at Pizzey Park which has great facilities suitable for beginners to intermediate.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary:

Superbee Honeyworld, across the road from Currumbin is great to see bees in action and taste the wonderful honey they produce. Then, catch the cute train around Currumbin Wildlife Sanctury and enjoy all the shows and animal displays. No time to be bored!

Theme Parks:

Movie World is great for everyone, with live shows and great rides.

Wet & Wild is just that! No more to be said ;) Although it has a terrific area, Buccaneer Bay, perfect for the little ones.

SeaWorld combines the opportunity to encounter polar bears, sharks, dolphins, sea lions with thrilling rides or more tranquil ones just for the littlies. 

Dreamworld screams ‘teenager’. Take them there.

White Water World located next door to Dreamworld is a mini W&W. 

Take a walk:

Burleigh Headland, an easy stroll from Gemini Court Holiday Apartments, is a mecca for spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife. You’ll come across wild turkeys, abundant bird life and probably see a lizard or two sunning themselves on a handy tree branch.

Book your Burleigh Heads accommodation

at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

and get ready to have tonnes of fun!

 

 

 

Easter family fun at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

It’s that time of the year again when the Easter bunny pays a visit and families flock to Gemini Court Holiday Apartments for a wonderful school holiday getaway at the best Burleigh Heads accommodation available. 

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A little rain doesn’t stop the fun at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

Okay, sometimes it does rain at Burleigh Heads but, whilst we know you will enjoy the spectacular views from your Gemini Court Burleigh Heads accommodation, there are still plenty of things to do till the sun bursts through the clouds.

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Bleach* festival at Burleigh Heads

Are you ready for the amazing Bleach* festival which kicks off at Burleigh Heads this weekend then continues right into March on the southern Gold Coast.  Check out the program here and book your Burleigh Heads accommodation for a weekend getaway at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments.

 

This Saturday, 16 February, an amazing line up of music will feature as a free concert just a stroll from your Gemini Court Holiday Apartment at Burleigh Beach.  Pack a picnic or simply enjoy the atmosphere from your ocean-view balcony. Continue reading

Romance your Valentine at Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

It’s nearly February, which means everyone’s thinking about Valentine’s Day, and there is nowhere more romantic to share an evening or a weekend with your special someone than at gorgeous Gemini Court Holiday Apartments and enchanting Burleigh Heads.

Burleigh Heads accommodationTwo of the most romantic dinning venues in Burleigh Heads are just across the road from your Gemini Court accommodation. Enjoy the fine-dining ambience and breathtaking views of charming Oskars on Burleigh located top floor of the Burleigh Pavilion, or gaze across the ocean from fabulous Pointbreak whilst sharing amazing Pacific Rim fusion cuisine, lovingly cooked just for you. Continue reading