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Slide down 40–50 meter faces of shifting sand on the Stockton Sand Dunes at Birubi Beach. This guided, 4WD-accessed experience includes equipment, instruction, and unlimited runs — ideal for adventurers looking for fast, low-tech thrills near Port Stephens.
Slide down 40–50 meter faces of shifting sand on the Stockton Sand Dunes at Birubi Beach. This guided, 4WD-accessed experience includes equipment, instruction, and unlimited runs — ideal for adventurers looking for fast, low-tech thrills near Port Stephens.
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Operated by 4WD TOURS R US · Anna Bay, New South Wales
The first thing that hits you is the sound: soft, granular, a thousand tiny avalanches underfoot. At the edge of Birubi Beach the Stockton Sand Dunes rise like a shifting city of gold — faces of sand sunlit and sharp, slopes that drop 40–50 meters and dare you to launch. Guests gather at the green-and-black trailer in the lower car park; instructors hand out boards, demonstrate a low, seated stance, and the 4WD rattles off across the dune field toward the largest moving sand mass in the southern hemisphere.
moderate.
1–1.5 hours (most visitors).
Moderate fitness — expect repeated climbs of steep, loose sand and short bursts of effort
Most people sandboard for 1–1.5 hours; the operator allows up to 3 hours on-site depending on bookings.
No; lessons are included and instructors teach safe seated and standing techniques for beginners.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for people with serious back, heart conditions, or for pregnant travelers.
Comfortable shorts or pants, closed-toe shoes for climbing, sun protection, and a lightweight layer for wind; skirts are not recommended.
National Park and Worimi Conservation Lands fees are typically included in the ticket, but confirm on booking details.
Meet at the designated lower car park/84A Gan Gan Road (4WD entrance) at James Paterson Street in Anna Bay; operators post current pickup details if parking access changes.
The Worimi people are the traditional custodians of these lands; dunes and coastal paths hold cultural significance and traditional knowledge.
The dunes are actively managed to balance recreation with habitat protection — follow marked tracks and avoid trampling fragile vegetation to reduce erosion.
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