Top Port Stephens Outdoor Activities

Experience the thrill of 4x4 driving across the beach and sand dunes on this adrenaline-inducing discovery tour around Port Stephens. Your tour starts at Anna Bay—an hour north of Newcastle—where you’ll hop in your funky 4WD truck and head down to Birubi beach before exploring the Stockton Sand Dunes. After hitting the dunes in your 4WD, you’ll have a chance to speed down the towering dunes on sandboards, before heading back to the start point.

Discover the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, while visiting Port Stephens. Instructors get you set up, teach you different sandboarding techniques, and supervise your experience. With everything provided for you, from transport to equipment, all you have to worry about is having fun.

Go for a ride down the Port Stephens Sand Dunes on this guided sandboarding tour on Stockton Beach. First, ride up the coastal sand dunes in off-road 4WD vehicles before sliding down the dunes, which reach up to 131 feet (40 meters) high. Receive a safety briefing and instructions before sandboarding. The tour is suitable for all ages.

The coast off Port Stephens often sees whales and dolphins pass by, although they can be challenging to spot from the land. Get closer to the action by setting out onto the open ocean with this wildlife-watching cruise. Learn about whales and dolphins from commentary aboard the catamaran and benefit from their experienced eyes to better spot any nearby creatures.

Venture off-road in a 4WD and explore the wild bushlands, beautiful beaches, and dramatic sand dunes of Port Stephens. On this tour, drive through wildflower meadows and look out for koalas in the Tomaree National Park; visit beaches include Samurai, Little Rocky, and Birubi; and zip up the sand dunes for a magnificent view along the coast.

Bring your own 4WD and explore the wild bushlands, beautiful beaches, and dramatic sand dunes of Port Stephens. On this tag-along tour, follow your guide through wildflower meadows and look out for koalas in the Tomaree National Park; visit beaches include Samurai, Little Rocky, and Birubi; and zip up the sand dunes for a magnificent view along the coast.