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Waves crash against the shore. Feel the salty spray on your face. Welcome to Point Leo Foreshore Reserve.

This isn’t just any beach. Point Leo Foreshore Reserve boasts a rich history. It was known as Bobbanaring to the Bunurong people long before European settlement. Imagine their lives here. Their connection to the land and sea.

Surveyors arrived in 1841. A town was proposed in 1869. But Point Leo truly blossomed after World War II. The Woods family built a house and a store. This marked the start of a small community.

The 1960s brought further development. Camping grounds appeared. Toilet blocks with hot showers were built. A kiosk opened on the beach. Think of the families who spent summers here. Building sandcastles. Enjoying the waves.

A Post Office even opened in 1969. It closed in 1974. A small detail that shows the ebb and flow of life in this seaside town. By the 1980s holiday homes dominated. Weekend travellers flocked here. Few were permanent residents.

Today Point Leo Foreshore Reserve thrives. It offers a general store. A surf lifesaving club. A boat club. The large foreshore reserve is a hub of activity. It has picnic areas barbecue facilities and camping areas. There is even a gate fee to help maintain this special place.

Point Leo provides excellent waves for surfing. It is one of the closest surf beaches to Melbourne. Think of the thrill of catching a wave here. The rush of salt water. The sun on your skin.

Nearby Shoreham and Balnarring offer additional amenities. While public transport is limited the bus route 782 passes nearby. It connects Frankston and Flinders. This is a small town with a big heart. A place where the past and present meet. A place to explore and enjoy. Point Leo Foreshore Reserve awaits.

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