Burke played against the Lions in 2001 when the then-world-champion Wallabies came back from a loss in the opener to win the last two tests and clinch a thrilling series.
Australia are currently ranked eighth in the world but Burke said suggesting the series will be too easy for the tourists, as former England and Lions scrumhalf Ben Youngs did last year, is well wide of the mark.
"It was an interesting call from Ben Youngs, wasn't it? Suggesting they should go and play elsewhere," Burke told reporters at a news conference to mark 100 days to the first test on Thursday.
"Look, you can't write off the Aussie spirit. The Aussie spirit is so good, and most often, we punch above our weight.
"When you throw that jersey on, there's no denying the spirit that comes out in there, and then combined with playing at home, and having a noisy Aussie crowd support you, it is quite the moment to be a part of."
The British & Irish Lions won 2-1 on their last visit to Australia in 2013, sealing the deal in the third test 41-16 with a starting team featuring ten players from the then-powerful Wales side.
It was anticipated that the 2025 Lions tour would be similarly dominated by Irish players, but Burke thought France's triumph in the Six Nations last month might have complicated the squad selection a little.
"With the way it finished this year with Ireland not winning, they've got to choose some more players from elsewhere," he added.
"So England will get their majority of players. Ireland will have the majority of their players. Scotland will get some in, Wales might sneak in a few.
"All of a sudden, it's a really difficult proposition then to bring the team together to be able to thrive and be cohesive. That's the big one."
"(But) it doesn't matter who they throw out. The Wallabies guys have to play well."