Perth to Lancelin drive: Distance and best road trip stops
The Perth to Lancelin drive in Western Australia is 126km in distance, with a driving time of around 90 minutes. The best road trip stops along the way are Yanchep National Park and Ledge Point.
The Perth to Lancelin drive is a logical first step on a longer journey up the coast of Western Australia. Perhaps Perth to Jurien Bay, or Perth to Geraldton. Either way, there are enough attractions in Lancelin to warrant a stop.
Before leaving, Perth offers gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint, Rottnest Island day trips, and scenic Swan River cruises. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.
Perth to Lancelin distance and driving time
The Perth to Lancelin drive is 126km long, with a driving time of around an hour and a half.
The best places to stay in Perth
You can check out deals on a wide range of Perth accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.
- The swankiest address in town: COMO The Treasury.
- The cool, fun one in the centre of the action: The Alex.
- For quality apartments next to Kings Park: Quest Kings Park.
- For quality apartments by the beach: Seashells Scarborough.
- On a backpacker budget: Spinners Hostel.
Four Lancelin experiences to book in advance
- Full day Pinnacles and Lancelin dunes tour from Perth.
- All terrain vehicle and sandboarding tour – conquer the massive dunes the fun way.
- Single-seater or two-seater quad bike hire.
- Lancelin dunes sandboard hire – see how fast you can whizz down the dunes.
The quickest route from Perth to Lancelin is along the Mitchell Freeway, which heads through Perth’s northern suburbia. At Wanneroo, the drive continues along the Wanneroo Road, aka State Route 60 or the Indian Ocean Drive.
Perth to Lancelin road trip stops: Yanchep National Park
Shortly afterwards, the route crosses the Yanchep National Park. Attractions worth investigating here include the Yanchep Crystal Cave and Treetops Adventure Yanchep.
You can also divert towards the coast at Yanchep to explore the Yanchep Lagoon.
Perth to Lancelin drive: Seabird and Ledge Point
North of Yanchep, there’s plenty of forest as the Indian Ocean Drive continues on towards Woodridge. From there, the Perth to Lancelin drive continues through Gabbadah, Breton Bay and Karakin. If you’re really taking the road trip slowly, you can make slight diversions to the tiny coastal communities of Seabird or Ledge Point.
At Karakin, you’ll need to turn left off the Indian Ocean Road and down Lancelin Road.
The best things to do in Lancelin, WA, include 4WD tours of the Lancelin Dunes. You can also book an offroad dune driving tour or hire a sandboard.
The four star Lancelin Lodge is the best Lancelin accommodation option.
DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅
- ✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
- ✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
- ✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
- ✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
- ✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
- ✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
- ✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
- ✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
- ✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.
5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special
- Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
- Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
- Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
- Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.
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