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Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

4.5 out of 5 stars
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557 reviews
•Activity provider: 4WD TOURS R US
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Experience the thrill of surfing down some of the largest sand dunes on Stockton Beach with this sand dune tour. Join an exciting 4WD adventure up large dunes with unlimited sandboarding fun.

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Duration 1.5 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Debbie – United KingdomApril 26, 2026 - Verified booking 

we loved this, so much fun and an amazing landscape

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Marsha – United StatesFebruary 21, 2026 - Verified booking 

Great activity for our large family. We had a mix of ages from 9-70 and everyone had a great time. Check in was easy and fast, activity was as described and transportation and sand boards were in good condition.

Highlights

  • Try something new on this sandboarding and 4WD tour of Stockton Sand Dunes
  • Cruise some of the biggest sand dunes in beautiful 4WD air-conditioned vehicles
  • Enjoy up to 1.5 hours of sandboarding fun

Full description

You have to experience sandboarding in Port Stephens. The thrill of sliding down the spectacular Stockton Sand Dunes is so much fun. From the meeting point at Birubi beach, you will board the custom-built off-road vehicle to start your adventure on the short, bouncy ride into the largest moving sand mass in the southern hemisphere. The dunes stretch 32 kilometers, the entire length of Stockton Beach, and can reach over 40 meters high, the same as a 10 storey building. The views alone are spectacular.

Once you are in the dunes, the team will give you a rundown on sandboarding and how to use the handmade custom-designed boards for maximum safety and speed. Then you are off. Climb to the top of the dunes, jump on your board, then slide on down and repeat. Your ticket includes unlimited sandboarding so you can stay and play as long as you like. For most people that’s about 1 – 1.5 hours. When you're done just jump back aboard one of the 4WD buses, that leave every half an hour, and be taken back to the Birubi Beach starting point.

It’s an amazing experience for everyone, no matter your age. The instructors are always on hand to help, answer any questions about sandboarding, Port Stephens or the dunes and to make sure you have maximum fun. Don’t forget to bring your camera along as you’ll have the chance to capture some amazing Port Stephens holiday snaps.

*Disclaimer: Please be advised that sand boarding can be a dangerous activity and you do so at your own risk, no injuries are the responsibility of 4WD Tours R Us (This applies to all participants) Failure to inform yourself off the risks is your own personal choice and by purchasing this ticket you consent that all risks involved are at your own choice and no responsibility is held by 4WD Tours R US

Includes

4WD tour of Stockton Sands
Sandboard
Sandboarding instruction and assistance
Unlimited sandboarding
Food and drink
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People with low level of fitness

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Hat
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Drinks
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Signed waiver

Know before you go

  • Please bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, a hat and a camera as there’ll be lots of memories to capture
  • It is also advisable to bring a light jacket as it can get a little windy and cool on the dunes
  • Most people sandboard for an average of 1-1.5 hours. There is unlimited sandboarding included, just make sure you don't miss the last return shuttle
  • **Disclaimer: Please be advised that sand boarding can be a dangerous activity and you do so at your own risk, no injuries are the responsibility of 4WD Tours R Us (This applies to all participants) Failure to inform yourself off the risks is your own personal choice and by purchasing this ticket you consent that all risks involved are at your own choice and no responsibility is held by 4WD Tours R US

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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.5/5
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Based on 557 reviews

Review summary
  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
What travelers are saying
Travelers describe the sandboarding as fun for all ages, with friendly staff and smooth organization. Some travelers mention they wanted more commentary about the dunes and clearer expectations during the transfer. Overall, travelers describe it as a worthwhile and enjoyable activity.Summarized by AI based on 31 verified reviews from the past year
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Debbie – United KingdomApril 26, 2026 - Verified booking 
we loved this, so much fun and an amazing landscape
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Marsha – United StatesFebruary 21, 2026 - Verified booking 
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Great activity for our large family. We had a mix of ages from 9-70 and everyone had a great time. Check in was easy and fast, activity was as described and transportation and sand boards were in good condition.

Response from Provider

February 22, 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear your whole family had a great time and that everything ran smoothly from check-in to the activity itself. It’s fantastic to know guests of all ages enjoyed the experience. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!

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Alison – CanadaOctober 22, 2025 - Verified booking 
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Very organized and prompt. Even though it’s not a tour of the dunes, it would be great if the driver said something about the dunes while driving us to the boarding
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Gleisa – AustraliaSeptember 26, 2025 - Verified booking 
Staffs are helpful and friendly. We had so much fun in the dunes. Location was perfect. Will definitely come back and recommend this trip to friends and family.

Response from Provider

October 19, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had a great time on the dunes and enjoyed the location. Our team will be so happy to hear your feedback, we can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back for more fun!

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Leyla – AustraliaJuly 28, 2025 - Verified booking 
I loved this experience! It was so much fun! Definitely something g worth doing, both seating and standing on the board whilst going down the dunes. I’d recommend stretching before and after and definitely bringing water and sun cream with you. The guides were good and very helpful! I’d highly recommend the whole experience!

Response from Provider

July 28, 2025

Thanks so much for your awesome review! We’re so glad you had a blast on the dunes — sounds like you really made the most of it! Great tips too, stretching, water, and sunscreen are definitely essentials. We’ll pass your kind words along to our guides, and we’d love to see you back for another adventure soon!

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Maëlys – FranceJune 5, 2025 - Verified booking 
I visited on my own, and the staff went out of their way to make me feel welcome. They took the time to chat with me and ensure I had an enjoyable experience. Thank you all, I really had a great time thanks to you

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June 17, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that our team made you feel welcome and looked after during your visit — that’s exactly the experience we aim to create. It means a lot to know you had such a great time. We hope to see you again!!

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Neil – AustraliaApril 24, 2025 - Verified booking 
This was a well planned and executed experience. The team were friendly, helpful and the sand boarding was fantastic. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to try it.

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April 24, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the sandboarding experience. Our team works hard to make sure every tour is memorable, so it's wonderful to know their efforts made a positive impression. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

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Deenin – AustraliaApril 22, 2025 - Verified booking 
So much fun! Sliding down the dunes was such a rush, and the views from the top were absolutely worth the climb. It easy to get the hang of, even if you’ve never tried it before.

Response from Provider

April 24, 2025

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're so glad you had a blast—there really is nothing like that adrenaline rush flying down the dunes, right? And yes, those views from the top make it all totally worth it. Happy to hear you picked it up easily too—sandboarding’s a thrill for first-timers and pros alike! Hope to see you back for round two soon!

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Shirley – AustraliaApril 21, 2025 - Verified booking 
It was fun and exciting! Great weather and view love it

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April 24, 2025

Thanks so much! We’re glad you had a fun and exciting time—and how good was that weather and view? We love it too! Hope to see you back for more dune adventures soon!

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Annette – AustraliaFebruary 6, 2025 - Verified booking 
Great Fun, Great Value, Great Crew, Incredible Location; We Highly Recommend Sandboarding with 4WD Tours R Us👌

Response from Provider

February 7, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time on the Sandboarding tour! 🌟 It’s awesome to know that the crew made your experience unforgettable. We love sharing our incredible location with amazing guests like you. Looking forward to having you back for more adventures soon. Stay sandy!

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Andres – FranceJanuary 7, 2025 - Verified booking 
You can spend all the time you want here, the activity is really fun and the landscape is beautiful The team sell water on the sandboarding point, it was really nice!
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Gino – AustraliaJanuary 4, 2025 - Verified booking 
Our guide Shaq was awesome! Helped me find my phone after it was lost down a dune. Absolute legend he didn’t hesitate to help.
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Shawn HK – AustraliaDecember 10, 2024 - Verified booking 
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Tough to climb repeatedly but great and amazing exotic experience.
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Laura – AustraliaNovember 28, 2024 - Verified booking 
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Fantastic quality and service, great value. Money well spent. Really friendly staff (Issac was a lad). Super helpful, was eager to help out and take photos, making this a very memorable experience. Would recommend to others, even with little to no experience, like ourselves. Thank you for this experience :)
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Onida – AustraliaOctober 8, 2024 - Verified booking 
So much fun for all 🤗 Company was relaxed and laid back, didn’t feel under pressure waiting for friends to arrive!
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Christopher – United KingdomAugust 16, 2024 - Verified booking 
Really good fun, we lasted about one and a half hours. Sand everywhere. Definitely take a drink. It is rather difficult getting to the top of the sand dune, step soft sand Very quick coming back down on the board if you stay on long enough.....
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Kee Chan – SingaporeJune 21, 2024 - Verified booking 
The glide was fun for all ages including my 84 yr old grandma in law and 6 year old grandson! 😅
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YvetteMarch 25, 2024 - Verified booking 
It was lots of fun - we only lasted just under an hour though as such a hot morning!
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Sridevi – AustraliaJanuary 29, 2024 - Verified booking 
my family enjoyed sand boarding, just didn't realise how tiring it was at first but le a red to take breaks in between
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Megan – AustraliaJanuary 12, 2024 - Verified booking 
Sandboarding was a lot of fun and the sand dunes were stunning! It was extremely hot (to be expected in the summer) so we didn’t sand board as much as we thought we would as it’s pretty tiring work. Lots of fun and a worthwhile visit especially if you want to do the camel rides and go to the beach as a day trip.
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Product ID: 170220
Activity provider: 4WD TOURS R US