Haven at Burleigh Heads Brings Coastal Dining to New Heights
Perched above the Gold Coast’s most iconic shoreline, Haven combines oceanfront elegance, seasonal menus and a poolside beach club vibe to set a new standard for coastal hospitality.
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A new chapter in beachfront luxury has arrived on the southern Gold Coast, with Haven opening its doors above the pristine sands of Burleigh Heads.
Situated within the newly launched Mondrian Gold Coast, the first Australian outpost of the global hotel brand, the destination venue offers a seamless blend of restaurant, pool club and beachside escape.
At the helm is Executive Chef Aaron Teece, whose résumé includes fine-dining heavyweights such as EST., Felix, and Manly Pavilion — delivering an all-day dining experience rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and provenance.
“When ingredients are respected, simplicity speaks loudest,” says Teece. “It’s about letting the food and location do the talking.”
Set across the hotel’s third floor, Haven unfolds in stages: from sun-soaked lunches in the main dining room, to twilight cocktails at the sunset bar, to poolside indulgence in private cabanas.
The design, by Sydney’s Alexander & Co., reflects the easy luxury of its setting, pairing tactile interiors with uninterrupted ocean views and a relaxed yet refined pace.
On the plate, expect seafood sourced from Cairns to Byron Bay, premium local meats, and hinterland produce, all threaded together by a central woodfire grill.
The menu is polished but approachable — think raw bar delicacies, share-style plates and bold coastal flavours that match the panoramic backdrop.
The drinks program reflects the culinary ethos, offering a range of top-shelf Australian and international wines, a dedicated agave list, and beach-friendly cocktails designed for enjoyment from midday to moonlight.
Opening to the public from June 5, Haven marks a new benchmark for lifestyle dining on the Gold Coast — a destination where food, design, and oceanfront ambience meet. It’s more than a restaurant — it’s a rhythm, a mood, and a moment worth lingering over.
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Police, paramedics, firefighters and the public will walk from Newcastle to Penrith this September for World Suicide Prevention Day.
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NSW schools, gyms, 000 services and the public are being called on to lace up for Steps for the Love of Living, a four-day, 200km walk from Newcastle to Penrith held in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day.
The walk will draw star power as well as solidarity: legendary MMA fighter and former WIBA and WBF world champion boxer Arlene Blencowe, known as “The Aussie Girl ‘Angerfist'” and a respected youth mentor, will join the walk’s final leg from Parramatta to Penrith.
She’ll be joined by five-time Olympian and diving icon Melissa Wu, Ambassador for the Step Into Action Foundation.
The walk runs from September 10 to 13, beginning on World Suicide Prevention Day itself, and starts at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium before finishing at Penrith Showground.
It’s a joint initiative between The Australian Man Cave Support Group Inc and the Step Into Action Foundation, two organisations working on the frontline of suicide prevention in NSW.
The Australian Man Cave provides a safe, non-judgmental space for men to speak openly, with a focus on reducing the rate of male suicide, while Step Into Action concentrates on youth suicide prevention through resilience-building and early-intervention programs.
This year’s event also features a friendly inter-service challenge between NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW, SES, Surf Life Saving NSW and the Rural Fire Service, who’ll compete to walk the furthest and raise the most for suicide-prevention initiatives.
“This walk is about hope, connection, and standing together,” said Lou Greco, President and Co-Founder of The Australian Man Cave Support Group Inc. “Every step taken is a step toward saving a life.”
Leading the charge is Chris Barton, Founder of the Step Into Action Foundation and a long-distance walking adventurer, who is taking on the full 200km route.
He’ll be joined for part of the way by the “Bakery Brothers”, Tyson Pedro and Rama Pattison, who are trading in punches and pastries for kilometres, walking the full distance alongside Chris.
How to get involved
The event is open to everyone, not just those able to walk the full distance. Participants can:
- Walk the full 200km from Newcastle to Penrith
- Join for a single day or section of the route
- Take part virtually from anywhere in Australia — at school, the gym, work or in the local community, logging kilometres through walking, running, rowing, cycling or treadmill sessions
000 services can enter as teams for the inter-service challenge, and schools and gyms are encouraged to form their own teams to complete the distance collectively.
Funds raised will go towards mental health first aid training, crisis response support, community outreach programs, support services for at-risk men and families, and youth suicide awareness and prevention programs.
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among Australian men and young people. Both organisations say the walk is about ensuring no one feels alone in their struggle.
To register or find out more, visit stepsforloveofliving.com.au.
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