Unlimited Sandboarding
4.5
Unlimited Sandboarding
By 4WD Tours R Us
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-59, max of 200 per group
Duration: 1–3 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- National Park fees
- Lesson with instructor on how to sandboard
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Entry/Admission - Stockton Sand Dunes
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:
- 4WD Tours R US Sandboarding, Lower Car Park, James Paterson St, Anna Bay NSW 2316, AustraliaDirections: Please follow James Paterson street to the very end, when you see the dunes drive as if you were driving into them and you will notice the road will vear down to the Lower Car Park. Look for the massive Green and Black Sandboarding Australia Sign. Parking is free.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70465P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please bring Camera, Water and something to sit on
- Shoes not required
- Shorts or conferrable clothes no skirts
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (over 18+)
- We recommend sitting on the board when sliding down any part of the hill while participating in the activity, Any injuries sustained by doing this activity is at your own risk and not responsibility of 4WD Tours R Us
- Disclaimer: Please be advised that sand boarding can be a dangerous activity resulting in injury and you do this activity at your own risk and 4WD Tours R US cannot be held Responsible for any injuries Sustained (This applies to all participants)
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70465P2
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- Lower Car Park, James Paterson St, Anna Bay NSW 2316, AustraliaDirections: Please follow James Paterson street to the very end, when you see the dunes drive as if you were driving into them and you will notice the road will vear down to the Lower Car Park. Look for the massive Green and Black Sandboarding Australia Sign. Parking is free.
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- StelaBella0 contributionsAmazing & friendly staffLoved our adventure. Paul was amazing, super friendly, very helpful and bubbly - explaining us about the surroundings and the different sights. The other staff were also very friendly. Can highly recommend.Written 12 December 2021
- nsaktheeswaran0 contributionsGreat experience overallGreat experience overall. Checking-in process was easy and smooth. My kid enjoyed a lot. Must visit place. Highly recommendedWritten 7 December 2021
- msrchandran700 contributionsEnjoyed the experienceHelpful staff. Friendly. Enjoyable experience. Very helpful at booking and subsequently at the sands surfing.Written 1 December 2021
- Compass341425741830 contributionsSand DuningGreat fun - work the legs whist having fun. Great fun with the family and it can get hot so take snacks and plenty of drink. Staff were friendlyWritten 20 November 2021
- aleksandrak201720210 contributionsSand tobogganingIt was an amazing experience. Next time will bring the kids with me. Everyone deserves to be a kid sometimes, and this time it was my turnWritten 15 November 2021
- gatonphil880 contributionsAmazingThe experience is very good , tour guides are very helpful . I can recommend this tour 💯 % to all my other friendsWritten 12 November 2021
- 86sm20190 contributionsGreat from start to finishThanks to the lovely admin lady who happily accommodated our change of departure time as we found the departure point earlier than anticipated. It saved us waiting around in the heat with the kids for an hour. All the staff were in good spirits and really friendly. We had a great day sandboarding for the 1st time and made some nice family memories together. We probably should have gone on a cooler day as the sand gets quite hot but it didn't dampen the experience. Thank you!Written 28 December 2019
- BCoimbra890 contributionsIf you only do one thing in Port Stephens...You have to do the 'Sunset Sandboarding and Picnic' tour. Owner Ian was an absolute champion and so much fun. He was full of knowledge and really paid tribute to the lands of the traditional custodians of the area. He created the perfect balance between making us laugh, capturing some great shots and then casually stepping back and allowing us to enjoy some beautiful moments just the two of us. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see something truly beautiful. The incredible scenery of the sun setting over the dunes is breathtaking. Combine that with the hilarious fun of sandboarding and you are set for the perfect evening. And Lauren, you pack a mean picnic. We know exactly why Ian married you! Thanks for the treats and the take-home bag. The fact that the business strives to achieve zero plastic is phenomenal We are beyond gobsmacked. Thank you so much to Ian and his fabulous business. We will be back to do many more experiences with youWritten 28 December 2019
- ysliow0 contributionsGood, Fun and TiringExcellent service. People are friendly, Fun but very tiring. Unsuitable for old people as climbing up is quite difficult and tough. My children, 7 and 9 years old enjoyed the sand boarding.Written 27 November 2019
- Merryl B0 contributionsGreatHad a wonderful experience with John today driving along Stockton Beach to Tin City. Good commentary and knowledge plus we were well looked after. On to the Sandboarding and he helped us pretend we were going down the dune.Written 17 November 2019
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Dan M
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Nov 2020 • Friends
On November 12 my friend and I went for a sandboarding activity. Everything went well, both the guys at the booth and the instructor were nice. There weren't many people on the dunes at the time. We had great fun. When the time to come back to base arrived, a total of about 12 people needed to hop on the bus, including a family of 3, a couple, a group of five people, and my friend and I. The driver had a bit of a c*nty attitude when he simply decided to cram five people at the back of the bus, sitting shoulder to shoulder. We didn't even come together! I mentioned the social distancing. He ignored me. There were more than 6 free seats, he had no reason to force us to seat together. He didn't care. We ended the trip on a sad note.
Written 16 November 2020
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Ashley W
9 contributions
Jan 2021
Weather was hot, which wasn’t their fault but they removed one of the two tents initially pitched up because we were the last batch. How do you expect a family of four and two couples to fit under the shade.... weather was almost 40 degrees.
Climbing the sand dunes was hard and we all wished they would give us a lift up the slope just once. When asked the driver just said $20. We already paid $35 each for a 15 mins drive to the location. Very overpriced for little effort on their part.
Climbing the sand dunes was hard and we all wished they would give us a lift up the slope just once. When asked the driver just said $20. We already paid $35 each for a 15 mins drive to the location. Very overpriced for little effort on their part.
Written 26 January 2021
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Hi Ashley,
Thank you for your review but can I just clarify a few thing for you ...
Firstly the day you came was extremely hot and as the day progresses it got windy...our staff had called the office in regard to the wind and we decided to remove the free standing shade tents and leave the remaining shade that was attached to the hill Troopie, we understand this is small in comparison but for the safety of customer and not wanting the shade tents blowing away out of control along the hill is something we did not want to chance, sorry for the inconvenience this caused you.
Secondly I spoke to the staff member you asked about the lift to the top an he was under the impression it was a joke?? by the way it was asked?? we get asked this question 100 times a day and its just our standard answer! (he actually said a cheeper price then what I say! your lucky!) its just not possible to take customer up the top ... even just once, with people walking about its just unsafe ... we even get asked to put in an escalator haha this would be covered in sand within 3 hours so again just not possible !
Im sorry you misinterpreted his answer, I do hope you enjoyed the unlimited sandboarding experience though and may I recommend if you ever come back to come in winter or even when its raining as its cooler and you slide faster in the rain!
Written 28 January 2021
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Larry N
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2021
Plenty of brochures around Nelson Bay with old pricing which is much less than they are currently charging. So on arrival at Anna Bay, I was disappointed to realise I was going to pay at least 50% more than what I was expecting. Perhaps they should have gone around the resorts and tourist operators in Nelson Bay and surrounds and replaced brochures. Anyway, off we went (our family of 5) and my son and I had a great time on the dunes. We even mastered standing for short runs. My wife and 11 year old daughter when they saw the dunes hardly attempted it, so a bit of a waste on them. I would only recommend this activity if you are game to get a bit out of your comfort shell, because when you are the top looking down, it looks scary. But that is the point ! Amazing spot and scenery. You also need to be quite fit as walking up the slope a couple of times I was finished. Recommnedation if you go - build up your fitness and take plenty of water.
Written 4 January 2021
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09JayAnne08
Seven Hills, Australia3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
We went sand boarding through 4WD Tours R Us. Our booking was at 12:30 PM, however we had delays in the morning, I emailed them few minutes away from our booking to request if we can move our booking to a later time, the staff promptly responded and accommodated our request. Thank you!
Written 16 February 2022
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paula p
1 contribution
Jan 2021
The adventure started with checking in with staff at the office going through the safety procedures. Then driving off into the meet up point. Greeted with amazing instructors/guides they got us set and ready for the tour very quickly. Then the adrenaline started with the tour in dividing the group into a slow and fast group. Hands down was a well though out track and made it memorable with lots of stories to tell after.
Written 11 January 2021
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TravelTrips12
Sydney, Australia412 contributions
Overall had a blast. Sliding down the sand dunes offered an exhilarating yet fairly safe experience. Riding down the hills was fast enough to get your heart going, but not too fast to be scary.
Downsides: I found it to be highly priced, given what you’re getting. That bring said, the 4WD 5 minute bus shuttle does add value.
Also another downside, there were quite a few riders who decided to forgo the rules and sit at the bottom of sand dunes and therefore blocked the path down. Also, some riders started sliding down before the earlier rider exited the hill, causing some collisions and close calls.
I hope that the staff there could put in a greater effort to enforce the rules and etiquette on the riders for the benefit of all.
Downsides: I found it to be highly priced, given what you’re getting. That bring said, the 4WD 5 minute bus shuttle does add value.
Also another downside, there were quite a few riders who decided to forgo the rules and sit at the bottom of sand dunes and therefore blocked the path down. Also, some riders started sliding down before the earlier rider exited the hill, causing some collisions and close calls.
I hope that the staff there could put in a greater effort to enforce the rules and etiquette on the riders for the benefit of all.
Written 13 April 2023
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Domes36
Brighton, Australia15 contributions
July 2020
Adrenaline, smiles and lots of woo-hoos. The best activity for the whole family. The inner kid thrills were there for me and our kids just loved it. This day was the highlight of our road trip. Be ready to be exhausted. Lots of sand climbing to take the ride back down the dunes. Loads of fun.
Written 14 July 2020
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Kevin G
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
Feb 2021
To be honest, this excursion this was not quite what we had expected having previously undertaken sandboarding in NZ where the boards were bigger and the thrills were more extreme. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed our afternoon of sandboarding and would still rate the experience highly. I would however recommend a certain level of physical fitness before embarking on this adventure as the climbs up to the top of the sand dunes can quickly take it out of you and will ultimately determine your length of time spent out at the dunes.
Written 5 February 2021
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Namarlenka
Sydney, Australia26 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Today I went sand boarding with 2 friends. We were three people.
The trip there was in an adequately maintained 4WD that felt appropriately safe.
We were given a sand board each as well as a safety induction. The induction was informative, on point and informed me of any potential safety issues and the appropriate behaviours to follow in order to stay safe.
Overall we had an appropriate amount of fun and enjoyed ourselves to a satisfactory level.
I give it 5 stars as this is the appropriate amount of stars for said scheduled fun activity.
The trip there was in an adequately maintained 4WD that felt appropriately safe.
We were given a sand board each as well as a safety induction. The induction was informative, on point and informed me of any potential safety issues and the appropriate behaviours to follow in order to stay safe.
Overall we had an appropriate amount of fun and enjoyed ourselves to a satisfactory level.
I give it 5 stars as this is the appropriate amount of stars for said scheduled fun activity.
Written 16 April 2021
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Michele S
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
We had fun as a family and my teenagers definitely want to come back with friends. Its hard work walking up so better on a cooler day. Also recommend you go early while the sand is fresh for a smoother ride.
Written 19 April 2021
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Hi!
Can I still book the unlimited sandboarding at 2 p.m if I might be a bit late say 10 to 20mins, will I still get to play or the tickets is invalid? Cause our plan is a bit packed.
Thanks in advance,
Written 29 September 2020
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