POPULARITY
An unspoilt beach , clean facilities and shaded sites , some of which are virtually on the sand … it ’ s a relaxing way of life at Point Leo Foreshore Reserve .
The first thing you need to know , though , is that this place is popular , particularly in the peak periods . Is this any surprise ? If you saw this gem for yourself , you ’ d agree that it ’ s not .
However , its popularity requires a bit of luck : bookings in the peak summer holiday period , including Australia Day , are allocated by ballot . When I called in to look around , a few weeks before Christmas , it was fairly quiet , but it was easy to picture the campsite bustling with vanners , happy kids and blissful beach-goers .
Before booking , there are a few things of which to be aware . With Point Leo Foreshore Reserve being home to some sensitive flora and fauna , dogs are never permitted , with the exception of service dogs ( with some stipulations ). It won ’ t take you long to spot some pretty special fauna . A short track leads from the main campground to the beach , and I quickly spotted two echidnas as I meandered to the sand . But herons , ibis , cormorants and a host of other interesting species can be found in this rather special spot .
The beach the campsite faces isn ' t particularly friendly for swimming but there is no shortage of swimming and surfing beaches in the area .
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