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Sand Dune Safaris
Sand Dune Safaris
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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About
Sand Dune Safaris offers a number of Adventure Tours in one of their purpose built 4WD vehicles on the magnificent Stockton Sand Dunes! Tours are taken across the magnificent Sand Dunes (the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere), and are safe and informative. Our most popular adventure is our Sandboarding Safari. Our Sandboarding area is right in the heart of the dunes, so you can also enjoy the spectacular views and scenery. Here we also provide a shaded picnic area with tables and chairs, feel free to bring some snacks and drinks. You can spend as much time as you like! We are unique in that we offer both sit down and stand up Sandboarding, with the option of strapped boards. You can try one or both! It’s a simple activity that is relatively easy to learn compared to other stand up sports such as snowboarding. Fun for all ages and abilities!
Anna Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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bfergo
Hazelbrook, Australia18 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Great experience, friendly and knowledgeable owners.. Fun day out.. It was a bit wet so thought it might be called off but all went ahead and was even better when it's damp as you go faster.
Written 9 February 2020
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Hi Bfergo
Thank you for your lovely review!
Glad you enjoyed the slightly-damp-but-super-fast-sand.. we like it too!
Thank you for choosing us for your sand dune adventure and we hope to see you again 😊
Kind regards
Ana & Andrew
Written 7 March 2020
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Claudia
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Family
We had a fantastic experience. They called us back right after I left a voice mail enquiring about a tour the next day. In the morning, we were greeted by a lovely young lady who looked after us and reminded us to go to the bathroom, then driven to the dunes by a young man with fantastic customer service skills. The dunes were beautiful and we felt like we were somewhere else in the world... it was a hot day and the dunes are a fun yet exhausting activity. We’ve surfed for about 45 mins with our 3 little kids (7 and 3). On our way back the owner Ana drove us back to the carpark and she was extremely patient with our girls asking many many questions. A fantastic experience and I truly recommend their family business. Thank you.
Written 1 January 2020
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Suzanne D
Gosford, Australia18 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
A really fun way to experience the incredible Worimi lands...Sand Dunes Safaris really makes it very easy and you are well looked after by the drivers, instructors and check in staff. Recommend getting there early for 9am kick off to get a good session in before it gets too hot in the middle of the day in the summer months. Our teen boys loved it but my husband and I also had fine sliding and laughing. Definitely want to do it all again
Written 14 January 2021
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Hi Suzanne
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review! We really appreciate it.
Glad to hear the whole family had stacks of fun.
Yes definitely best to get in as early as possible on those hot days.
Thanks again and looking forwards to seeing you on the dunes again!
Cheers
Ana & Andrew
Written 13 February 2021
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Simon M
Hobart, Tasmania175 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Shame I can't give zero for the behaviour and lack of professionalism from a staff member with nametag 'Andrew' who appears to be the owner!
While waiting to discuss a booking we witnessed him swear at, threaten to throw things at, and generally abuse a young staff member in front of large crowds of Easter holiday goers.
Disgusting behaviour and no way to treat others. He then had a second attempt at belittling her in front of his next group of paying customers.
Do yourself a favour and go with one of the other operators for a sandboarding trip and don't support this so called 'friendly' family run business
While waiting to discuss a booking we witnessed him swear at, threaten to throw things at, and generally abuse a young staff member in front of large crowds of Easter holiday goers.
Disgusting behaviour and no way to treat others. He then had a second attempt at belittling her in front of his next group of paying customers.
Do yourself a favour and go with one of the other operators for a sandboarding trip and don't support this so called 'friendly' family run business
Written 17 April 2022
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Bruce J
Sydney, Australia404 contributions
Jan 2022
Friendly team and great experience. They also sold water at $1 per bottle which was well appreciated. We had already brought a bottle each with us but ended up needing 2. I would recommend that people try it. Also this group offered standup boards as well as sit down ones. They also had plenty of vehicles ferrying people from the car park to the site which was good.
On the flip side, the effort required to climb back up the hill is significant and it would be great if they were able to ferry people back up somehow.
Also, when a Chinese lady had her 3? year old son video her from the bottom, because she could not stop and the kid did not get out of the way, she hit him. The staff were unaware until I told them and then whilst they had a first aid kit were not knowledgeable on what to do and also had great difficulty in assisting her. She could not easily get her kid back to the top and he had had his mum run the board straight into his shins..
On the flip side, the effort required to climb back up the hill is significant and it would be great if they were able to ferry people back up somehow.
Also, when a Chinese lady had her 3? year old son video her from the bottom, because she could not stop and the kid did not get out of the way, she hit him. The staff were unaware until I told them and then whilst they had a first aid kit were not knowledgeable on what to do and also had great difficulty in assisting her. She could not easily get her kid back to the top and he had had his mum run the board straight into his shins..
Written 22 January 2022
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Irene B
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
One of my most favourite experiences during my trip to Port Stephens. Not only did we enjoy sand boarding for the first time, however the team ensured that we not only had fun but we were also given a little bit of a scenic tour on the way back, with the opportunity to take some great pictures around the beautiful Sand dunes and told some interesting facts.
You can tell these guys love what they do and want to give you a great experience.
Definitely recommend!
You can tell these guys love what they do and want to give you a great experience.
Definitely recommend!
Written 7 January 2020
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Coeliac Cruz on the road 🌾
Sydney, Australia107 contributions
Oct 2020
We tried the unlimited sandboarding over the long weekend.
Firstly make sure you allow at least 30 minutes to park your car: everything was full and they ended up closing the roads so you will have to park far away and walk to the meeting point, it was insane and we got late to our pick up.
Second sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen: on the dunes it is significantly hotter than on the beach so you will need to have full sunblock, hat and water (they sell it at the dunes if you need it).
Sandboarding was fun although if you’re looking for an adrenaline kick you probably won’t get it... the boards are not designed to slide fast so it’s quite safe for kids but adults may get over it pretty quick... plus each time you go down you will have to walk all the way up again and that is pretty tiring after a few times.
Certainly an activity recommended for families and overseas tourists.
Firstly make sure you allow at least 30 minutes to park your car: everything was full and they ended up closing the roads so you will have to park far away and walk to the meeting point, it was insane and we got late to our pick up.
Second sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen: on the dunes it is significantly hotter than on the beach so you will need to have full sunblock, hat and water (they sell it at the dunes if you need it).
Sandboarding was fun although if you’re looking for an adrenaline kick you probably won’t get it... the boards are not designed to slide fast so it’s quite safe for kids but adults may get over it pretty quick... plus each time you go down you will have to walk all the way up again and that is pretty tiring after a few times.
Certainly an activity recommended for families and overseas tourists.
Written 6 October 2020
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Monique P
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
Absolutely loved the sand boarding with my family of 5 and especially liked being able to stand up on the boards and stay as long as we liked.
It would have been nice if the young instructors were more interactive with their instructions and maybe giving some tips throughout the day.
Will definitely come back again.
It would have been nice if the young instructors were more interactive with their instructions and maybe giving some tips throughout the day.
Will definitely come back again.
Written 25 January 2022
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Ben Walters
Newcastle, Australia26 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Set the right expectation from the start with staff member Ana who was super helpful. Went on their 4WD into the dunes with brilliant convo with our guide Andrew who is knowledgeable and friendly.
Highlight is sand boarding. Take friends or the family. Can’t wait to it it again.
Highlight is sand boarding. Take friends or the family. Can’t wait to it it again.
Written 7 January 2020
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Lucky L
Sydney, Australia193 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Had a great few hours at the sand dunes with the family.
Sand dune safari are a wonderful family business who provide a very personal service. They were friendly, informative and very helpful. The drive to the dunes was an adventure in itself! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Highly recommended.
Sand dune safari are a wonderful family business who provide a very personal service. They were friendly, informative and very helpful. The drive to the dunes was an adventure in itself! We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Highly recommended.
Written 15 April 2021
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Hi! I'd to know if its opens tomorrow December 31 and what time is it closed?
Written 30 December 2019
SandDuneSafaris
Port Stephens, Australia
Hi Francesca
We open at 9am today and will close around 1pm.
It is going to be a very hot day so if you would like to join us I recommend coming as early as possible.
Kind regards
Ana
Written 30 December 2019
Can we book a private tour to Tin City/Sand Dunes and how much would this cost. We are 5 Adults and 2 children 3 and 4 years of age.
Written 16 October 2019
How do I get there from Sydney ? What happen if we book the day and it rains?
Written 18 July 2019
Hi there
From Sydney the quickest and most convenient way is by car.
If you don't have a car then you would need to catch a train from Central to Newcastle, then a bus out to Anna Bay. We are a 10 minute walk from the bus stop.
If it is only light showers then conditions are excellent for sandboarding as wet sand is smooth and fast.
If it is pouring rain we would cancel, and you would be entitled to a full refund.
Kind Regards
Ana
Written 23 July 2019
Hi, how is the crowd on Sunday like? We will be in Sydney from 22-25 March.
Written 18 March 2019
It wasn’t crowded when we went, we had a booking and the company only have small groups which we liked.
Written 18 March 2019
Hi there.
We are planning to visit Nelson bay. Just saw this attraction. Can you kindly elaborate what is this and is it recommended with 6 month old baby pl.
Waiting for your reply
Written 10 January 2019
SandDuneSafaris
Port Stephens, Australia
Hi there
With our company you come to our meeting point at Anna Bay. From here you travel to the dunes in one of our 4wd vehicles, it is a 10 minute ride there, then 10 minutes return.
Once on the dunes an instructor will meet you and teach you the correct method of Sandboarding. You can then stay and play as long as you wish, with shuttles going roughly every 15-20 minutes. We also have a picnic area with shade tables and chairs so you can sit and relax and bring your food and drinks.
Babies are welcome to go up to the dunes as well, we like to make it an inclusive activity for all family members.
The only time we would not recommend bringing an infant is during windy weather, as during strong winds we can’t provide sufficient barrier from the sand and infants can get upset.
But you are most welcome to call us to find out the weather conditions.
Thank you for your enquiry 😊
Kind regards
Ana
Written 10 January 2019
SandDuneSafaris
Port Stephens, Australia
Adults are $25 each,
Family 2adults 2 children $75 child age 5-17
Children 4 and under are free
Written 29 March 2018
Excuse me, is it open before and after Easter?
Written 28 March 2018
SandDuneSafaris
Port Stephens, Australia
Hello
We are open weekends and every day during school holidays.
So after Easter Monday the next opening day will be Saturday 7th.
Kind Regards
Ana
Written 28 March 2018
SandDuneSafaris
Port Stephens, Australia
Good Morning!
No unfortunately we don't do the quad bikes.
However if you contact "Sand Dune Adventures" they will be able to help you 👍
Cheers
Ana
Written 15 January 2018
Hi, may i know how to get to Sand Dune Safari from Sydney? Any public transport ?
Written 24 May 2016
SandDuneSafaris
Port Stephens, Australia
Hi Judy
To get to Anna Bay by public transport you have 2 options: a train from central then a bus from Newcastle which brings you right to Anna Bay, but it is a very long trip, around 5.5 hours. The other option is a coach service which operates between central and port Stephens but it only operates once per day... Port Stephens to Sydney in the morning then back in the afternoon.
If you just want to visit us for the day, the best option is to hire a car, much easier and the quickest way, also so you can see other sights around Port Stephens :)
Hope this helps
kind regards
Ana
Written 25 May 2016
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it's only 20 dollars per adult for as long as you like on that day !
Written 20 February 2016
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