Jellurgal Walkabout

Learn about the Aboriginal history and culture of the Gold Coast on this

engaging walking tour of the renowned Burleigh Headland.

Start your tour with an audio/visual presentation then take a guided walk

around the “Dreaming Mountain”, Jellurgal, where culturally significant sites

have played an important role in the lives of Aboriginal people.

You will hear the Dreaming stories associated with the creation of Jellurgal,

discover facts about traditional life, bush tucker, fishing and hunting and

learn about the important ecological practices and connection to the land

displayed by the Yugambeh speaking people for thousands of years.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours (this can vary depending on the physical capabilities

of the participants)

Wheelchair and pram accessibility

The Oceanview track offers limited wheelchair and pram assisted access.

Difficulty

The Oceanview track makes its way along the coastline leading from

Tallebudgera Creek around to Burleigh Point.

The track is 1.2km one-way and a 'Grade 2' walk, meaning that the track is a

hardened surface with gentle hill sections and occasional steps. No

bushwalking experience is required and wheelchair assisted and pram assisted

access is possible.

Weather and changes to the tour

The Gold Coast averages 245 days of clear and sunny weather throughout the

year and maintains a warm sub-tropical climate during most seasons with an

average of 20-28°C in summer and 11-21°C in winter. Walking Jellurgal in

summer months can be quite warm but the rainforest areas can offer a cool

escape. Our guides will monitor the heat conditions and alter the tour

accordingly if required.

At the very top of Jellurgal, large hexagonal columns of rock and boulders can

be seen scattered down the slope. The movement of these boulders is an ongoing

natural geological process and there is at times a risk of rockfall during

severe weather. For the safety of visitors, the state government Department of

Environment and Science will sometimes close a section of the Oceanview

walking track during periods of increased risk. This can be before, during or

after conditions of high winds, high rainfall, low temperature or fire. If

this section of track is closed, your Jellurgal tour will be altered to avoid

this area.

What to bring

We recommend:

• flat shoes suitable for walking
• a hat
• sunscreen
• a bottle of water

You may want to bring swimming attire and towels for a swim at the picturesque

Tallebudgera Creek after the tour. A lifeguard-patrolled beach is located a

short walk from the centre.