You don’t have to go all the way to Monkey Mia to see dolphins. Lancelin Bay is home to a number of these delightful mammals that ply the shallow waters for a feed most days. They are often close to shore in knee deep water, rounding up fish for a feed and if you’re patient, you stand a good chance of spotting them. Morning is the best time and if… Read More
for you. And yes, the town is back in full swing with plenty on offer. If you’re coming up for a day or a week, you’ll want to visit the Lancelin off-road area where you can sandboard and quad bike to your hearts’ content. Afterwards enjoy a feed at one of the two hotels on the beach, the Endeavour Tavern and Lancelin Beach Hotel. The Offshore Cafe and Lobbster Trap… Read More
The Fisheries Minister Mr Peter Tinley approved a new Back of Boat (BOB) sales plan that will provide those in Lancelin with better access to lobsters at the jetty. At present purchasing lobsters from the jetty relies on fishermen having government issued tags. They only get 100 a year and only a few fishermen have some left. Under this radical new plan, fishers will still sell most of their catch… Read More
These giant wings were painted in 6 hours by Lindsay, a talented Perth artist. They measure 6m x 3m and can be found at Harold Park on the beach, just north of the Endeavour Tavern. They have proved super popular with people of all ages including French traveller Louison who posed for the main pic in front of brightly painted mural. Pop by and take your own selfie and… Read More
Lancelin lobsters (aka crayfish) are considered a delicacy the world over and through a state government program you can get freshly caught live lobsters straight from the boat at wholesale prices. The state government’s Local Lobster Program (LLP) allows fishermen to sell a fixed number of tagged lobsters per year from the jetty. These will have been caught just hours prior to you collecting them; they don’t come any fresher. … Read More
The annual Colour Blast once again produced a myriad of smiles as hundreds flocked to the beach to get covered in coloured powder. The event is staged by the Lancelin District Community Association and was supported by the Endeavour Tavern and Offshore Cafe. Special thanks are reserved for the team of 25+ volunteers who made the day a rousing success. People of all ages wound up caked in colour… Read More
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
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