Leeman: Beaches, Fishing and History

White sandy beaches and sheltered bays define Leeman, along with its fishing history. Swimming, fishing and diving offer different reasons to spend time by the water; old jetties and a memorial tell the story of early settlement and fishing in the region.

Beach and Water Activities

Back Beach offers good swimming opportunities. There is also a skate park and a playground there. This means a range of activities are available at the beach: you can focus on swimming or take the skating and play facilities into account. For families with varied interests, this mix makes the facilities at Back Beach particularly appealing.

Another skate park is Lee Gilmore Skate Park. It has a flat concrete ramp and is suitable for skaters and riders of all skill levels. If you pay attention to the ramp’s surface when skating, this is a specific feature that may factor into choosing activities for your stay.

Leeman is considered an especially good place for fishing and diving. The town is also reputed to be among the world’s most productive lobster fishing grounds. This connection to the sea is also reflected in its history: for travellers who would like to learn more about what has shaped the area, beyond its beaches and water sports, fishing offers a distinct way to discover Leeman.

Fishing History and Places of Remembrance

The old Leeman Jetty and associated sites are historically significant because they are connected with the town’s early settlement and the start of commercial fishing in the region. Tea Tree Point is also of local historical significance because of its connection to the beginnings of fishing in the Leeman area. Both stories place fishing within the history of the town.

McTaggart’s Jetty served a specific purpose for lobster fishing boats: lobsters were unloaded there, and bait and fuel were loaded. Pioneer Memorial Park commemorates the town’s pioneers with a memorial and also has a playground. The park therefore combines remembrance of the local pioneers with another recreational facility.

A rainbow path leads from Pioneer Memorial Park to Leeman Jetty. If you are interested in the history of the jetties, you can take this path into account when finding your way around. Two osprey nests have also been built in Leeman to provide local ospreys with a safe habitat. The nests are another aspect of the relationship between the town and its natural surroundings.

Local Dining and Practical Considerations

Star of the Sea serves breakfast and lunch, as well as cakes, sweets and coffee. This offers a range of options for a meal or a coffee break. If you like to start your day with breakfast or fancy something sweet in between, you can take this offering into account when planning your stay.

Certain stretches of beach are also relevant for travellers with dogs: dog exercise areas include the stretch 500 metres south of Jones Street and the beach between Rudduck Street Boat Ramp and Dee Street Boat Ramp to the north. If you are planning to bring a dog, you can keep these two areas in mind.

Leeman offers a range of reasons to visit: time at the beach, fishing or diving, skating and play facilities, and insights into the history of fishing. The right holiday accommodation for you depends on which of these you would like to focus on during your stay.

If you would like to include other places in your search: Kingston, North Beach, Manjimup, Yallingup Siding, Kalbarri, Torbay, Lancelin and Kalgan.

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.