Unfortunately the 2020 Lancelin Ocean Classic will not take place in 2020. A number of issues arose outside the control of the organisers and with insufficient time and funding to resolve these issues, the Lancelin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have decided to cancel the event. The organisers have stated, “After 34 years of successful events we are fully aware and understand the decision will not be favorable… Read More
Lancelin has a beach access wheelchair that is available for use by those who require such a craft. It is housed at Have A Chat General Store on Gingin Road in town. There is no cost to use it, so see Darren or one of his team at the general store and get down to the beach. … Read More
If you’re heading to Lancelin, keep a look out for this giant chair at the junction of Walker Avenue and Gingin Road.It was built by locals and stands more than 2 metres high and seats, well….. probably a dozen or so if push comes to shove. Anyway, these three overseas visitors certainly enjoyed their time in the big chair which is an ideal prop for a selfie. When you post yours… Read More
See Lancelin’s incredible dunes on a quality 4wd quad bike or buggy with this ultimate sand dunes adventure tour. This is 2.5 hours of adrenaline-fueled, blood-pumping indulgence on Lancelin’s incredible sand dunes. You’ll explore the expansive off-road area on a late model quad bike or buggy on a 90 minute guided tour. Tours re-commence on June 1st, 2020. These are true 4WD vehicles and that’s important when it comes to… Read More
On Sunday March 3rd, ABC Radio featured Lancelin as their town of the week on the popular Spot on the Map segment. To hear the interview with one of the town’s most passionate residents, Kym Illman, click here… Read More
The Ocean Classic started 34 years ago as a simple windsurfing race from Ledge Point to Lancelin. Today the event draws some of the best windsurfers and kitesurfers from around the world. This year’s event was held under sunny skies with more than 300 participants taking to the water. The jet skiers were also out in force in the bay as part of the weekend’s program. And on the Thursday,… Read More
Several thousand dollars were provided by a government funded organisation to plant hundreds of small trees on the dunes along Lancelin bay last year. The trees were duly planted and stakes and green plastic were erected to protect them. More than a year on, this is what is left; the sticks and the green plastic. No trees though. They’ve died. They’ve been dead for a goodly long time but no… Read More
The main road from Perth to Lancelin is the Indian Ocean Drive. The road is mainly 2 lanes, with a number of 1.5km-long overtaking lanes along the way. In 2017 and 2018, the road proved deadly with a number of head-on collisions both north and south of Lancelin. After a number of crashes south of the town in 2017, the government reduced the speed limit from 110km/h to 100km/h on… Read More
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