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Leighton Battery
Leighton Battery is a preserved coastal defence site on Buckland Hill. Volunteers maintain restored gun emplacements, tunnels and interpretive displays that explain the area’s wartime role. The site combines short walks, underground tunnels and wide views over North Fremantle and Mosman Park.
Quick Facts
Opening Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Highlights
- Expect a compact site with outdoor concrete structures and a network of tunnels.
- Volunteer guides run informative tours of the underground sections, while signage and displays fill in the history above ground.
- Surfaces are uneven in places and some areas involve steps and narrow passages.
- The visit mixes history, walking and viewpoint stops.
Contact Info
+61 459 783 871
http://www.artillerywa.org.au/raahs/leighton.htm
Buckland Hill Reserve, Boundary Rd, Mosman Park WA 6012, Australia
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