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4WD Tours R Us
4WD Tours R Us
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Join 4WD Tours R Us for a sandboarding tour on the spectacular sand dunes of Stockton Beach and add some fun to your Port Stephens holiday! • Get the adrenalin pumping (and wear out the kids) sliding down the mammoth dunes on an unlimited sandboarding tour. • Explore the dune system and discover its rich history on a trip to the famous Tin City. • What ever you choose you will be mesmerised by the beauty and size of the Stockton Beach Sand dunes. Our fleet of modern, custom built vehicles can cater for groups of any size. Tours depart 364 days a year *Disclaimer: Please be advised that sand boarding can be a dangerous activity and you do so at your own risk, no injuries are the responsibility of 4WD Tours R Us (This applies to all participants) you are aware and consent that all risks involved are at your own choice and no responsibility is held by 4WD Tours R
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yazz218
Sydney, Australia65 contributions
First time experience at sand boarding with my 5 yr old and 9 yr old. Kids had a blast, the desert is amazing!!! Massive sand dunes, truck ride through the dunes was fun up and down. Kids loved it down the slopes just going back was tiring. Good fun!!
Written 21 January 2020
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jamiend0nna
Cambewarra, Australia78 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We headed out not really sure what to expect. But a great time was had by all. Travelling as a larger group its hard to find something to suit everyone. The 1yr old enjoyed it as much as the adults.
Nigel was fantastic, the kids loved him....as he tried his hardest to make them squeal with excitement with the bumpy ride.
The dunes are pretty amazing.
Just make sure to bring a drink and snacks as its easy to work up an appetite. Thanks for looking after us Nigel!
Nigel was fantastic, the kids loved him....as he tried his hardest to make them squeal with excitement with the bumpy ride.
The dunes are pretty amazing.
Just make sure to bring a drink and snacks as its easy to work up an appetite. Thanks for looking after us Nigel!
Written 13 October 2018
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Dearest jamiend0nna,
Thank you so much for choosing 4WD Tours R Us to experience the amazing place we call our office. I am so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your selfs even the 1 yr old :).
I have let Nigel know of your review and we are very lucky to have him on our team.
Thanks for your comments and we look forward in welcoming you out on the dunes again some time. Great recommendation the food and drink and we also suggest a blanket to sit on camera and sun protection.
Written 16 October 2018
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vanessa267
Sydney, Australia26 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Tour recommended & booked by the Nelson Bay tourist information who were very helpful. 4 of us (2 adults & 2 children) on our own tour today. Neil was a great guide and gave of lots of interesting information about the sand dunes & Tin City. The kids had a ball digging for Pipis & then putting them back in the sand. The sand boarding was great fun too.
Would recommend this tour/tour company to anyone.
Would recommend this tour/tour company to anyone.
Written 27 August 2016
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Thank you Vanessa!
We are thrilled you had an awesome time!
we hope to see you again in the future!
Regards
Loryn
Written 31 August 2016
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Luke C
Newcastle, Australia3 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
I took some of my young and sensible young teenagers to new this experience and we honestly couldn't have been treated any worse. From the time we arrived at the top of the hill to do the sandboarding we were all abused and yelled at.
Totally unreasonable compared with our last experience with Moonshadow Tours where they treated you like humans.
Totally unreasonable compared with our last experience with Moonshadow Tours where they treated you like humans.
Written 28 April 2017
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MAAA14782
Walgett, Australia67 contributions
Sept 2015
We went on this tour and the operators are great people and I garentee you will have a great day out. You start off at the Birubi Surf club carpark and you go on an awesome adventure. You really have to see it to believe it.
Written 23 November 2015
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Alba Garcia
7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The sandboarding with Tours R Us was definitely a blast, but the service was lacking. It gets super hot and tiring climbing up the dunes, so we were counting on the water they said would be provided. When we asked the staff up the dunes, they told us to get it from the company stall by the car park. However, when we went back, the stall was closed and they had gone, so we couldn’t get any water. We had to finish the activity without it, which wasn’t great.
On top of that, the guide gave us his attention for about 2 minutes before heading off to nap next to the cones. It felt like the company didn’t really prioritize customer care.
On top of that, the guide gave us his attention for about 2 minutes before heading off to nap next to the cones. It felt like the company didn’t really prioritize customer care.
Written 1 September 2024
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TravelTrips12
Sydney, Australia412 contributions
Had a blast sanduning.
The hardest part is walking up the dune of sand for the few seconds ride back down.
I really enjoyed the ‘stay as long as you want’ concept as there was no rush to get back if you are enjoying yourselves.
Also, the 4WD bus service to get there and back was great fun and an experience in itself.
The only downsides were that some customers still walked up the slope despite being told not to. This caused the slope to get less smooth overtime and therefore you can’t slide down as quickly.
The hardest part is walking up the dune of sand for the few seconds ride back down.
I really enjoyed the ‘stay as long as you want’ concept as there was no rush to get back if you are enjoying yourselves.
Also, the 4WD bus service to get there and back was great fun and an experience in itself.
The only downsides were that some customers still walked up the slope despite being told not to. This caused the slope to get less smooth overtime and therefore you can’t slide down as quickly.
Written 2 April 2024
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Sander H
5 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
When we arrived at our camping close to anna bay we received the port Stephen visitor guide and a strong recommendation to go sand boarding.
We booked a slot at 4wd tours r us and went there all excited. The reality was a bit of a bummer. Their ad in the guide mentioned 40-50 meter dunes, the reality was more like 20. The pictures in the ad showed boards with bindings, but in reality we got boards without.
We got a short intro and when I asked if they had anything with bindings so we could at least try to steer the answer was negative.
Short after we started 6 busses full of people arrived, flooding the dunes, messing up the sand and just stood in the way trying to make pictures. They allowed more people on there making me realise we joined a tour that just wants to make a lot of money, instead of trying to give their customers the best experience.
A bit of a bummer really.
Trying the sandboarding and surfing itself was a cool experience though.
We booked a slot at 4wd tours r us and went there all excited. The reality was a bit of a bummer. Their ad in the guide mentioned 40-50 meter dunes, the reality was more like 20. The pictures in the ad showed boards with bindings, but in reality we got boards without.
We got a short intro and when I asked if they had anything with bindings so we could at least try to steer the answer was negative.
Short after we started 6 busses full of people arrived, flooding the dunes, messing up the sand and just stood in the way trying to make pictures. They allowed more people on there making me realise we joined a tour that just wants to make a lot of money, instead of trying to give their customers the best experience.
A bit of a bummer really.
Trying the sandboarding and surfing itself was a cool experience though.
Written 27 June 2023
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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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David P
Sydney, Australia216 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Friendly staff and a great surf sand slope/ Minimum fuss, maximum fun. Recommended, and make sire you have somewhere to collapse when you get home - it's pretty tiring!
Written 3 June 2021
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