LANCELIN

HEMA Map reference 74/A2

31° 01' 26" S 115° 20' 05" E

Statistics

Km from Perth	127
Population	597
Rainfall	627mm (85.8)
Max Temp	23.8C (45.3)
Min Temp	13.4C (0.1)
Autogas	Available
Telecentre	Yes

Caravan Parks

Lancelin 08 9655 1056

Services

Hospital	08 9347 5244
Police	08 9655 1144
Sea rescue	08 9655 1289
Tourist bureau	08 9655 1100

Attractions

Ledge Point, Golf course, 4wd dune area.

Buildings of note

Unknown

Calendar of events

January: Ocean classic. Easter: Dune buggy championship. August: Golf classic.

Description

An island off shore was named by Captain Baudin in 1801 after P.F. Lancelin, a scientific writer.

First settlement in the area dates from the 1940s when it was used as a summer recreation area for farmers from further inland.

The town site was gazetted in 1950 but under the name of Wangaree. This was never adopted locally and by 1954 the name change to Lancelin was gazetted.

Lancelin is a cray fishing town on the coast north of Perth. It is a destination for many 4wd owners who spend many hours exploring and getting bogged in the large dunes north of the town.