Port Stephens Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tour

Ride the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere without driving yourself.

A three-hour 4WD tour of Port Stephens takes you across Stockton Beach and through the sand dunes of Worimi Conservation Lands in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. The tour suits all fitness levels and welcomes groups of any size. National Park fees are included. You bring nothing but yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

4WD tour of beaches and sand dunes

• Travel to Birubi Beach
• Explore Stockton Beach Sand Dunes
• Ride in air-conditioned 4WD vehicle

The experience

Three hours is enough to cross pristine beaches, reach Birubi, and drive into Stockton Beach Sand Dunes: the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. You ride in a 7-seater air-conditioned 4WD, so the heat and the driving are both handled. The guide navigates the dunes and the hidden corners locals know. You sit back and watch the landscape shift. Large groups and small ones both fit. Children travel with an adult.

The vehicle does the work that makes this possible. A standard car cannot cross the dunes or reach the remote stretches of beach. A 4WD can, and the air conditioning means the heat of the sand and the sun stay outside the cabin. You get access to terrain most visitors never see, without the skill or the vehicle ownership that access usually demands. The guide handles timing and route. The only decision you make is where to look.

Meet at Port Stephens. Bring water or buy it nearby. Food and drinks are not part of the tour. The National Park entry fee is included in the price, so there is no separate payment at the gate. Wear sunscreen and a hat: the dunes reflect light and the wind can surprise you. Gratuities for the guide are optional.

What’s included

• National Park fees.
• air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by 4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours

Is this one for you?You're booking this if you want to see the dunes and the remote beaches but don't have a 4WD or the local knowledge to navigate them yourself: the vehicle and the guide handle both, so you spend the three hours looking instead of planning the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What are the Stockton Beach Sand Dunes like to drive through?

Stockton Beach Sand Dunes are the largest mobile sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, and they shift with the wind. The 4WD navigates them as a working landscape, not a static view: the dunes move, so the route changes with the seasons and the weather.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs three hours from start to finish, covering Stockton Beach, Birubi, and the sand dunes of Worimi Conservation Lands.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes the 4WD vehicle, air conditioning, the guide, and National Park fees. Food and drinks are not included, and gratuities are optional.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You spend most of the time seated in the air-conditioned vehicle, so the activity itself is low-impact.

Where do I meet the tour?

You meet at Port Stephens. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.