Top 15 Port Stephens Sandboarding Tours

1.Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30Our pick

From Birubi Beach, take a short, bouncy ride in an air-conditioned 4WD to Stockton’s huge moving dunes. Get a board, safety instructions and help from the crew, then climb and slide at your own pace. The $30 ticket includes unlimited sandboarding, usually about 1 to 1.5 hours of play. Bring water, sun protection and shoes you can walk in.

“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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2.Unlimited Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · from $30

Meet at Birubi Point in Anna Bay, ride a 4WD shuttle to the Worimi dunes and learn the basics before choosing your own runs. Your pass allows unlimited sandboarding, with return shuttles running regularly. Expect a big view, a soft landing and a workout on the climb back up.

“We enjoyed a wonderful experience and were cared by the staff extremely well. When we arrived at the sand dunes, we were greeted by a staff member who helped us provide more information and explained how to safely sand boarding as we were with our children.”

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3.Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $145

Travel north from Sydney for a 90-minute dolphin cruise, lunch, a visit to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and a 4WD ride to Stockton’s great sand dunes for sandboarding. Guides such as Gordon, Alfie and Chen are known for lively local stories. The day is varied, but dolphin sightings are never guaranteed, and climbing back up the dunes takes effort.

“The activities where amazing but the guide (Alfie) made the day perfect! His energy and storytelling got the bus laughing and brought up the energy! He gave such valuable information before the stops which made the experience even better! Thank you Alfie!!”

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4.Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $142Top rated

Leave Sydney at 6:45 am for a full day in Port Stephens: a 90-minute dolphin cruise, a visit to the Koala Sanctuary, and a 4WD ride to the Stockton sand dunes for sandboarding. Lunch arrangements depend on the date, so check whether it is included. Guides such as Alfie, Yan, Gordon and Chen have helped make the long day easier.

“Alfie is as so kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about the different sites we visited in port state Stephens. I had a fabulous time and would definitely return”

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5.Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 1 day · from $28Best value

From Anna Bay, Sand Dune Safaris takes you by 4WD to a private sandboarding area in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Get a safety briefing, choose a sit-down, basic stand-up or pro stand-up board, then ride hills suited to different skill levels. There’s shade, picnic seating and a return shuttle. Staff names praised on past trips include Warren, Hayden and Max, though your crew may differ.

“So much fun with my children 😁 it was amazing! Normally we do this at home in the snow 😉”

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6.Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $31

Take a 4WD ride from Anna Bay to Stockton Beach, then sandboard down moving dunes up to 40 meters high. Your fare includes instruction, supervision, a board, water and unlimited sandboarding time. Several departure times are available, and guides Mick and Josh have been praised for being helpful and accommodating.

“Absolute fun! We had to change the timing of our booking and the staff were so flexible. The guides on the dunes were great. There are choices for all levels of experience and thrills! Would highly recommend!”

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7.Port Stephens 4WD Beach Sand Dune Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $39

Meet at 73 James Paterson St in Anna Bay for a one-hour 4WD ride along Birubi Beach and into the Stockton Sand Dunes. Your guide introduces the dune ecosystem and helps you try sandboarding on the high dunes. Sandboards, bottled water, and transport are included; the tour returns to its starting point.

“Great fun. Excellent activities. Special thank you to the person assisting us with sand boarding. Will definitely visit again.”

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8.Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38

Join a guide in a red, air-conditioned 4WD for a short ride along Birubi Beach, a hands-on lesson in finding pipis, and 45 to 50 minutes of sandboarding on dunes reaching 40 meters. Water, board rental, and the national park fee are included. Guides on past trips have included Stephen, Paul, Peter, Bob, and Bruce.

“Our guide Bruce was fantastic, we had a great time looking for pippies, fwd tour and sand boarding. Very good value for money”

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9.Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews

Bring your own 4WD and follow local guides Bruce and Nicole through Port Stephens bushland, beaches and the Worimi sand dunes. The roughly three-hour trip may include koala and whale spotting, and sandboarding is included. You drive, but the guide leads the route and gives instructions, making this a guided outing rather than a solo dune run.

“I believe with Bruce and Nicole’s help, everyone can have a wonderful 4WD trip no matter you have experience or not. All my family enjoyed it. Highly recommended.”

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10.Port Stephens Unlimited Sandboarding and Sand Surfing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $28

From Anna Bay, a 4WD takes you into the Stockton Bight dunes for a sandboarding session with equipment and instruction included. Try seated or standing runs, choose from slopes suited to your confidence, and rest at a shaded picnic area. The activity lasts about two hours and returns to the meeting point.

“They let us come later because it was too hot outside. Very kind! The ride to the dunes was fun and boarding even more. It is not scary at all.”

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11.Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Passenger Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $95

Spend about three hours exploring Port Stephens in an air-conditioned 4WD, travelling through bushland to beaches such as Birubi, Samurai, and Little Rocky before reaching Stockton’s immense dunes. Guide Bruce has led fun, informative trips, and sandboarding has featured on some outings. Choose a morning or afternoon departure; wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Bruce went out of the way to make this trip fun and memorable, he is also very knowledgeable about the areas and share his knowledge with us.”

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12.Port Stephens: Worimi National Park Sandboarding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Meet at Anna Bay’s lower carpark and take an air-conditioned, seat-belted 4WD into Worimi National Park’s Stockton Bight dunes. Instructors explain the rules and demonstrate sandboarding before you try beginner or intermediate hills with a board provided. Your ticket includes park entry, water and unlimited time on the sand. Stand-up boarding is not allowed.

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13.Small Group Port Stephens + Dolphins + 4WD/sandboarding ex Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $164

This 11-hour small-group trip pairs a 1.5-hour Nelson Bay dolphin cruise with a 4WD transfer across Stockton Dunes, sandboarding, and a short stop at Birubi Beach. A professional driver-guide handles the long Sydney-to-coast journey, with guides Peter and Ronnie praised for clear instructions. Lunch is not included.

“Enough time to play the sand slide and the tour guide - Peter is so nice and give clear instructions. Nice to see the dolphins at a short distance.”

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14.Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $226

Bring your own 4WD for a three-hour guided drive across Birubi Beach and Stockton Sand Dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Guides Bruce or Nicole lead the way, give driving instruction and take you to dunes for sandboarding and panoramic views. You need a valid driver’s licence and a separate beach permit for your vehicle.

“The tour was great, instruction valuable, surrounds gorgeous. Learnt a lot , should have done it years ago.”

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15.Port Stephens, from Newcastle: Whales, hike & sand dunes!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8h 30m · from $184

Travel from Newcastle in a small group of up to 11 with Newy Tour Co. Hike 2.2 km on Mount Tomaree or choose a flat coastal walk, take a whale-watching cruise, and stop for seafood lunch and a view of Birubi Point’s dunes. The guide shares information about local wildlife, history, and ecosystems.

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