Burleigh Oceanview track closed for repairs
Burleigh Oceanview track is closed until 1 May, with repairs underway and fines for trespass.
What’s happening?
The Oceanview track in Burleigh Head National Park is closed from Monday, 20 April to Friday, 1 May 2026.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is carrying out repair works, weather permitting, after damage was caused earlier this year.
The closure follows a routine shutdown in February, when heavy rain destabilised the slope and damaged part of the track.
During the works, the Rainforest circuit will remain open for walkers.
Why it matters?
The Oceanview track winds around a rocky headland and is exposed to environmental impacts.
In February, heavy rain made the slope unstable and caused major damage to the walking track and fencing.
The temporary closure is aimed at protecting public safety while repairs are completed.
Local Impact
Locals and visitors will need to use other walking options in the park while the Oceanview track is shut.
The Rainforest circuit will stay open, giving people another way to enjoy Burleigh Head National Park during the closure.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is also warning people not to enter the closed area.
Rangers and Queensland Police Service staff may direct people on site, and visitors are being told to follow all signage.
By the numbers
The closure is scheduled to run for 12 days, from 20 April to 1 May 2026, while repair works are carried out.
Two boulders weighing more than 3000 kilograms each came loose during heavy rain in February, damaging the track and fencing.
A $667 fine applies to anyone who enters the closed area during the repair period.
Zoom In
The damage happened during a routine closure in February.
Heavy rain destabilised the slope above the track, and two large boulders fell onto the walking area.
That damage is now being addressed through the planned repair works.
Zoom Out
This closure is a reminder that coastal walking tracks can be quickly affected by wet weather and unstable ground.
It also shows why temporary closures are used when repairs are needed in high-risk sections of national parks.
What To Look For Next?
The current repair window runs through to Friday, 1 May 2026, if weather conditions allow the works to stay on track.
Until then, the Rainforest circuit remains the open option for people visiting Burleigh Head National Park.