LANCELIN SAND DUNES
mediumLancelin / Pinnacles
⚠ Warning
Shared with motorbikes and buggies — use a sand flag and go slow over blind crests. Dunes open sunrise to sunset only. No camping permitted in the dunes. Sand gets extremely hot in summer — carry plenty of water. Some dune faces are dangerously steep for inexperienced drivers.
NOTES
The most iconic sand dune driving in WA and the closest serious dune experience to Perth at 127km north of the CBD. About 220 hectares of towering white dunes sitting directly inland from the Lancelin township. The dune system runs approximately 2km long with some faces approaching 45 degrees — these are the biggest dunes in WA. Entry is via Bootoo Street on the northern end of Lancelin and is free. The dunes are open sunrise to sunset. From the top of the main dunes you get panoramic views over the town, the Indian Ocean, Lancelin Island, and the surrounding farmland — spectacular at sunrise and sunset. The dunes are shared with dirt bikes, quad bikes, and sandboarders so situational awareness is essential. Dune shape changes constantly with the wind so what you drove last time may look completely different. Designated sandboarding areas are off-limits to vehicles and are clearly signed.