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Race across WA’s wind-swept sand dunes on a guided quad ride, then slide down endless slopes on a sandboard. This two-hour Lancelin combo pairs beginner-friendly instruction with high-adrenaline dune runs along Western Australia’s coast.
Race across WA’s wind-swept sand dunes on a guided quad ride, then slide down endless slopes on a sandboard. This two-hour Lancelin combo pairs beginner-friendly instruction with high-adrenaline dune runs along Western Australia’s coast.
You crest a wind‑sanded ridge and the ocean flashes to your left—white curl of surf, gulls wheeling—while on the right the dune falls away in a sheet of pale sand. The engine thrums beneath you as the quad digs in; the dune seems to lean into your ride, daring you to drop in.
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Operated by Quad bike tour Perth · Lancelin, Western Australia
You crest a wind‑sanded ridge and the ocean flashes to your left—white curl of surf, gulls wheeling—while on the right the dune falls away in a sheet of pale sand. The engine thrums beneath you as the quad digs in; the dune seems to lean into your ride, daring you to drop in.
The Lancelin sand dunes are part of a coastal dune system formed by longshore transport and wind over millennia, fronting the shallow waters off Western Australia. This country is Noongar land with a long history of seasonal use; European settlement later brought fishing, lime burning and recreational use. Today small commercial operators run guided ATV tours that weave across the broad, mobile dunes and stop at slopes ideal for sandboarding.
Expect two hours total on most tours—about 60 minutes of guided ATV time plus flexible sandboarding—and instruction, helmets and safety gear are provided. The dunes are soft, often hot in summer and wind-swept in winter; timing your run for morning or late afternoon reduces heat and improves sand quality for boarding. Photographs are frequent: operators commonly include free photos.
Practical points: bring a physical bank card for the pre-authorised security bond, closed-toe shoes, sun protection and lots of water. Operators set clear age limits and health restrictions (not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal/heart issues). Respect the marked routes—the dune vegetation and wildlife are fragile—and follow your guide’s brief before throttling forward.
This is a short, high-adrenaline coastal day trip that pairs easy-to-learn sandboarding with the thrill of open dune riding—suitable for most people willing to follow safety instructions and handle a quad under guidance.
moderate.
2 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; must be able to mount/dismount an ATV and stand for short sandboard runs
Many operators allow children on a kid quad from about 8 years old; age and rider placement (tandem vs solo) depend on the operator’s policy—confirm at booking.
No prior experience is required—guides provide brief instruction for both sandboarding and basic ATV operation; confidence and following safety briefing are important.
Tours are often cancelled for extreme weather or unsafe dune conditions; most bookings are non‑refundable but operators may offer rescheduling—check the cancellation policy before booking.
Sandboarding time is flexible on most combo tours—operators typically include a free sandboarding period (often around an hour) after the guided ATV section.
This coastline is Noongar country with long Indigenous connection; European settlement introduced fishing and lime industries and later recreational dune use.
Dune vegetation is fragile—stay on operator routes, avoid trampling spinifex and take all rubbish with you; erosion is accelerated by off‑track driving.
Quad bike tour Perth operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You crest a wind‑sanded ridge and the ocean flashes to your left—white curl of surf, gulls wheeling—while on the right the dune falls away in a sheet of pale sand. The engine thrums beneath you as the quad digs in; the dune seems to lean into your ride, daring you to drop in.
You crest a wind‑sanded ridge and the ocean flashes to your left—white curl of surf, gulls wheeling—while on the right the dune falls away in a sheet of pale sand. The engine thrums beneath you as the quad digs in; the dune seems to lean into your ride, daring you to drop in.
The Lancelin sand dunes are part of a coastal dune system formed by longshore transport and wind over millennia, fronting the shallow waters off Western Australia. This country is Noongar land with a long history of seasonal use; European settlement later brought fishing, lime burning and recreational use. Today small commercial operators run guided ATV tours that weave across the broad, mobile dunes and stop at slopes ideal for sandboarding.
Expect two hours total on most tours—about 60 minutes of guided ATV time plus flexible sandboarding—and instruction, helmets and safety gear are provided. The dunes are soft, often hot in summer and wind-swept in winter; timing your run for morning or late afternoon reduces heat and improves sand quality for boarding. Photographs are frequent: operators commonly include free photos.
Practical points: bring a physical bank card for the pre-authorised security bond, closed-toe shoes, sun protection and lots of water. Operators set clear age limits and health restrictions (not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal/heart issues). Respect the marked routes—the dune vegetation and wildlife are fragile—and follow your guide’s brief before throttling forward.
This is a short, high-adrenaline coastal day trip that pairs easy-to-learn sandboarding with the thrill of open dune riding—suitable for most people willing to follow safety instructions and handle a quad under guidance.