Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
90yrsTrees
158Diameter
0.6mHeight - 29m
Details
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Landmark (Social)
- Contemporary association (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Statement of Significance
The trees are outstanding for their size and are outstanding examples of their species as a result of their height and large numbers. They make a significant contribution to landscape and provide a visual and environmental amenity, offering shade to beach goers and picnickers. They are known widely as being an important and signature part of the beachscape at Burleigh. The trees provide an important landmark and can be seen from a distance along the Gold Coast. The trees form part of an historic park on the Burleigh foreshore. They are associated with the Justins family who were prominent local business owners and who were responsible for the original plantings of Norfolk Pines on the Burleigh foreshore. The trees have contemporary association with the community and are valued by residents and visitors as providing shade and ambience where they have become a signature component of the beachside area. They are majestic, tall trees and the concentrated number offers an impressive visual impact in this area.
History
In 1888 a pioneer of the area, J. Myers, established a ferry to enhance the development of what has become the Gold Coast. He subsequently built Main Beach Hotel on the southern side of the Nerang River to accommodate the increased numbers of visitors to the area. In 1923, James Cavill built the Surfers Paradise Hotel. Since this time, the Gold Coast has prospered as a major tourist area.
As the Gold Coast seaside settlements developed, the planting of Norfolk Pines became customary and a part of the landscape. Norfolk Pines are well suited to coastal situations because of their high tolerance to salt and wind where, in Australia, they have become an iconic species. They were probably also used in coastal towns as landmarks for shipping.
The Gold Coast City Council Heritage Register states: The Norfolk Pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) in Justins Park at Burleigh Heads, are historically significant in demonstrating an activity that made an influential contribution to the character and identity of the Burleigh Heads public foreshore space. Planted in 1934 by brothers Charles Justins and AE Justins, the trees represent the notable contribution the Justins family made to the development of the Burleigh Heads area. The trees continue to have a special association with descendants of the Justins family.
Today, the mature trees form an important and signature part of the Justins Park landscape and vista.
Location
The trees are located along The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Justins Park and John Laws Park), along part Gold Coast Highway and also Goodwin Terrace.
Notes
In 1888 a pioneer of the area, J. Myers, established a ferry to enhance the development of what has become the Gold Coast. He subsequently built Main Beach Hotel on the southern side of the Nerang River to accommodate the increased numbers of visitors to the area. In 1923, James Cavill built the Surfers Paradise Hotel. Since this time, the Gold Coast has prospered as a major tourist area.
As the Gold Coast seaside settlements developed, the planting of Norfolk Pines became customary and a part of the landscape. Norfolk Pines are well suited to coastal situations because of their high tolerance to salt and wind where, in Australia, they have become an iconic species. They were probably also used in coastal towns as landmarks for shipping.
The Gold Coast City Council Heritage Register states: The Norfolk Pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) in Justins Park at Burleigh Heads, are historically significant in demonstrating an activity that made an influential contribution to the character and identity of the Burleigh Heads public foreshore space. Planted in 1934 by brothers Charles Justins and AE Justins, the trees represent the notable contribution the Justins family made to the development of the Burleigh Heads area. The trees continue to have a special association with descendants of the Justins family.
Today, the mature trees form an important and signature part of the Justins Park landscape and vista.
The trees are located along The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Justins Park and John Laws Park), along part Gold Coast Highway and also Goodwin Terrace.