Lancelin

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Located on the shores of a large bay with 2 islands and surrounded by extensive sand dunes, the town is a popular venue for windsurfing and rock lobster fishing. The calm waters of the bay are beautiful and water activities dominate the town's leisure activities.

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Welcome to Lancelin

A common break spot for people living in Perth, which means there is usually a high number of visitors on the weekends.

Lancelin is situated on the west coast of the Experience Perth tourist region. Lancelin faces west to the Indian Ocean and the local beaches are is protected by several small islands. Massive sandhills surround the town on a remote stretch of coastline just north of Perth. One of the best ways to get to Lancelin is with Integrity Coach Lines or to hire a car from Perth Airport.

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THINGS TO SEE IN LANCELIN

HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Sand Dunes

Nestled directly behind the township of Lancelin, the sand dunes are the largest in the state containing absolutely nothing but pure white sand and no vegetation. They are around 2 kilometres long and provide the perfect spot for sandboarding. A spectacular sight at sunrise or sunset. 

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Pinnacles Desert

Undoubtably one of Western Australia's most unique and interesting attractions, these remarkable stone monuments are located only 4 kilometres from the beach. The stone rises out of the sandy desert like the remains of an ancient city. For great viewing, visit the area at sunrise or sunset.

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Fishing and Diving

The waters around Lancelin are teeming with fish due to the large number of reef systems along the coastline. A world renowned dive trail also litters the ocean around Lancelin. Fourteen shipwrecks along the coastline enable fantastic diving. Many species of fish and seals call the area home.

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Windsurfing

Lancelin is the gateway to Australia's finest windsurfing and is noted on the International Windsurfing Circuit. The winds which roar through the shallow bays off the Indian Ocean are ideal conditions for windsurfing and a day does not go by that the bay is not littered with speeding sailboards.

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What's the weather like?

Lancelin has a Mediterranean climate, slightly warmer than Perth, with much of Perth's rainfall. The town experiences warm summers, cold winters, and gusty afternoon sea breezes, making it ideal for windsurfing. In summer (Dec-Feb), the average max temperature is 35°C, with a minimum of 19°C. In winter (Jun-Aug), the average max is 20°C, and the minimum is 8°C.

A bit of Lancelin's history

Lancelin was first explored by early settlers, but activity began in 1928 when John Hopkins capitalized on the excellent fishing. By 1947, cray-fishing boats were operating, attracting settlers. The town was founded in 1950 as 'Wangaree' and renamed 'Lancelin' in 1954. It grew steadily, benefiting from abundant fish and its proximity to Perth, a major market.

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