The area was known as Bobbanaring to
the local Bunurong people prior to European settlement.
1841. The area was
first surveyed.
1869. Town was proposed
here, but the area did not develop until after World War II, when the Woods family built a house and store.
1960s. Facilities
were developed in this decade, with camping grounds including toilet blocks and hot showers at Point Leo foreshore and
a kiosk on the surf beach.
1965. With a population
around five, the Pt Leo store was bought by Arthur and June Jones and two children who soon turned it into a Fully equipped General
Store which was open seven days a week all year round which turned Pt Leo into a popular camping and surfing destination
1969. The Post Office
finally opened on 8 December but sadly closed in 1974.
1980s. The area became
to be dominated by holiday homes and weekend travellers with few permanent residents
PRESENT DAY
The small town contains a general store and
supports an active surf lifesaving club and boat club. A large foreshore reserve includes picnic,barbecue and camping
areas, managed by Point Leo Foreshore, and provide access to the surf beach. A gate fee is payable during the summer
months and holidays. Most other facilities are available from nearby Shoreham and Balnarring.
No public transport services Point
Leo directly although the 782 bus route operated by Peninsula Bus Lines between Frankston
and Flinders passes within two km of the town.
