Lancelin 4WD & Sandboarding: 45-minute dune adventure from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3 reviews)

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Duration45m

GroupUp to 24

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Hop off your car and into a 4WD for a wild ride across Lancelin’s vast white sands

A 45-minute 4WD adventure through Lancelin Sand Dunes, located 1.5 hours north of Perth, where you ride in an air-conditioned truck, stop to photograph the landscape, and sandboard down the giant dunes. Children from age 4 are welcome; departures run throughout the day so you can pick the time that fits your schedule.

45m

Step-by-step itinerary

4WD and sandboarding adventure

Drive to Lancelin Sand Dunes
Park at Beacon Road car park
Climb aboard 4WD truck
Enjoy 45-minute 4WD dune tour
Stop to admire views and take photos
Sandboard down the dunes

The Experience

The truck leaves the car park off Beacon Road and climbs into the dunes immediately. You spend 45 minutes in an air-conditioned 4WD — the only vehicle operator running these slopes — with a guide who points out the views and stops where the light and the angle make sense for photos. The dunes themselves are the whole point: white sand, no vegetation, nothing between you and the scale of the place.

Sandboarding happens on the way down. You get a board, climb a slope, and ride it back to the truck. The guide shows you how; the dunes do the rest. It is not a lesson or a timed run — you go when you are ready, and the truck waits. Some people ride once, some ride multiple times during the 45 minutes. The adrenaline part is real; the fitness part matters, so moderate physical condition is the baseline.

Departures run at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, so you can book the slot that works with the rest of your day. The drive from Perth takes about 1.5 hours, and you self-drive to the car park — no pickup included. Bring sunscreen and water; the dunes reflect heat and there is no shade once you are out there.

What’s included

45-minute 4WD ride through the dunes.
sandboard use.
driver's commentary and photo stops.
air-conditioned vehicle.
choice of six daily departure times.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Australian Pinnacle Tours

Is this one for you?Book the morning or early-afternoon slot if you are driving from Perth and want to spend the rest of the day elsewhere — the 1.5-hour drive each way means timing matters. Sandboarding is the draw here, so come ready to ride; if you want a gentler dune experience without the physical activity, this one is built for adrenaline.