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2012 will feature a rare astronomical event where the transit of Venus will pass it across the sun on the 6th June. Although Lancelin is a great vantage point to view the event, you will get an even better up close view from the nearby Gingin Observatory, which is holding a special evening to mark the event.

This is the same astronomical event that Captain James Cook sailed into the Pacific Ocean to observe back in 1769, so its historical importance can not be underestimated. The bad news is that if you miss it, you probably wont be around the next time Venus makes the passage, which is not expected until the year 2117.    Read more...

Last month the Lancelin Community Resource Centre (Lancelin CRC) held a Red Nose Day Gala Dinner to help raise funds for SIDS research. The event was an overwhelming success and marked the first time the Lancelin CRC community fund raising event was sold out.

With the large numbers of competing good causes, it is traditionally hard to create interest in community fund raising events, but the Gala Dinner worked wonders as the attendees were able to receive a 3-course sit-down meal with full restaurant service at a great price. They also received a complimentary glass of wine and after dinner mints, and were able to participate in a number of raffle draws.    Read more...

Following light winds and small swell off the coast of Western Australia’s town of Lancelin, the pressure is on as the world’s best windsurfers prepare to go head to head during the Lancelin Ocean Classic. Approximately 70 competitors will sail tomorrow in an attempt to out maneuver each other with aerials and radical wave sailing.

“Everyone’s here, the excitement is building and competitors are amped to get out on the water,” said event organizer Rob Goyen, who is also anticipating improved race-day weather conditions. “Competition will be fierce with last year’s winners back to contest their titles and some newcomers here to challenge their skills against the world’s best.”    Read more...

Greyhound Australia passengers are now able to stop at Lancelin thanks to the new route change on its Western Australian services. Previously the Greyhound bus traveled north from Perth on the Brand Highway route, but with new coastal roads being built, the option to travel along the scenic ocean-side route has now become available.

The Indian Ocean Drive is the name of the new road connecting Perth and Geraldton, and this has opened access to a number of towns along the route. The Brand Highway can be a congested route, and the new road is estimated to cut the bus journey down by at least 30 minutes.    Read more...

It is palatial with enough room to land a helicopter in the front yard and now Solitude in Lancelin is the most expensive holiday home to rent in WA.

With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two lounge areas – one sunken – a heated beachfront pool, two decks and 180 degree views, the $5 million home has taken top spot, costing renters up to $18,000 a week.

Finished a week ago after 21 months, Solitude is the next instalment in Perth businessman Kym Illman’s Dream Holiday Home chain. He owns four equally extravagant houses on the Gold Coast in Queensland, where former Australian cricket star Shane Warne has stayed with his family.    Read more...