13 Sandboarding Tours in Australia That Survive a Second Look

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Join Lumineer Adventure Tours for a 9.5-hour outing from Perth with sandboarding at Lancelin, Indian Ocean stops, a sunset BBQ at the Pinnacles, and telescope viewing after dark. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Hadrian, Gavin, Emma, and Leighton add live commentary, astronomy help, and smartphone night-photography tips. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“The guides were all great. We were a party of 3 bus loads, but the guides were happy to show us all everything and share their knowledge. The food was good with a great selection of salads. It was also fantastic to be shown how to take photos of the sky at night. Such a great way to see the Pinnacles. Thank you”

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2.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend 11 to 14 hours traveling from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise to Moreton Island for guided snorkeling at the Tangalooma Wrecks, transparent kayaking, and sandboarding. Guides including Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy help with the activities, while non-swimmers can use flotation support. Ferry and national park fees cost extra.

“Try to go to the sand desert first as you get a lot of sand on you. Both ways to the desert we were delayed by stuck vehicles on the deep sand roads. This meant our “free time” to swim was about 5 minutes. That said, this was a great excursion and we had a blast.”

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3.Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $120Top rated

Spend seven hours crossing beaches, tidal creeks, and 4WD tracks in a LARC amphibious vehicle from 1770. Guides such as Kev, Paul, Johnno, and Anthony share local history and wildlife details before lunch on Middle Island, a lighthouse visit, and optional sandboarding. Expect a family-friendly day with a maximum of 29 people.

“Awesome trip. Great value. I loved it. The guide was entertaining and professional. The vehicle itself is an amazing piece of machinery.”

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4.Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding & 4WD Sand Dune Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Meet at Birubi Beach for a bouncy 4WD ride into Stockton Sand Dunes, then learn to use a custom sandboard and make as many runs as you like. English-speaking instructors help beginners, and staff such as Shaq and Isaac have been praised for friendly assistance. Bring water, sunscreen, and a light jacket.

“Sandboarding was a lot of fun and the sand dunes were stunning! It was extremely hot (to be expected in the summer) so we didn’t sand board as much as we thought we would as it’s pretty tiring work. Lots of fun and a worthwhile visit especially if you want to do the camel rides and go to the beach as a day trip.”

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5.Unlimited Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · from $30

Meet at Birubi Point’s lower car park in Anna Bay, ride a 4WD into Stockton Beach’s white dunes, and learn sandboarding from an instructor. Your pass allows unlimited runs during your stay, with regular shuttle rides back. Choose smaller slopes for beginners or taller dunes for a bigger thrill. Bring water, a camera, and clothes suited to sand.

“Really fun activity to enjoy with friends or family. The check-in is smooth and quick, and once you get to the sand dunes, they give quick instructions on how to sit it stand on the board. There is no time limit, so you can sandboard as much as you want.”

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6.Pinnacles, Koalas & Sandboarding Tour Day Trip from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 251 reviews · from $165

Spend 11.5 hours beyond Perth with an English-speaking guide, visiting Caversham Wildlife Park, a live lobster processing plant, the Pinnacles Desert, and Lancelin’s white sand dunes. The day ends with custom 4WD driving and downhill sandboarding. Guides such as Pete, Luke, Paul, and Adrian have been praised for lively local stories and clear instructions.

“It was a lovely day out. Well planned trip. The pinnacles are absolutely stunning. Highly recommend it.”

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7.Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $145

Travel from Sydney to Port Stephens for a 90-minute dolphin cruise, lunch, the PS Koala Sanctuary, and 4WD sandboarding at Anna Bay. Guides such as Alfie, Gordon, Chen, and Yan are praised for lively commentary. Bring swimwear for the optional boom net and shoes you do not mind filling with sand.

“We had a great day, each part of the experience was good fun. Unfortunately the dolphins were a bit shy so we only saw their fins but nevertheless, the views were lovely! The Koala Sanctuary was special, it’s nice to see them being looked after so well and in a safe space. The sand-boarding was really fun too, but expect some energy to be drained walking up the sandy hill each time you want to go down it! I went down it 3 or 4 times but that was more than enough. I’d suggest not wearing trainers for this part as they will get ruined with the sand; I wore…”

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8.Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $142

Leave Sydney at 6:45 a.m. for Port Stephens, where you’ll cruise for bottlenose dolphins, visit the Koala Sanctuary, eat an Aussie-style lunch, and ride a 4WD onto Stockton Dunes for sandboarding. Guides such as Alfie, Yan, Gordon, Chen, and Tom are praised for friendly help. Expect a long day, with about six hours on the road.

“Got to see some dolphins, weather too hot for sand dunes, Koala Sanctuary a hit / miss. Journey to and fro from Sydney CBD about 6 hours”

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9.Port Stephens: Unlimited Sandboarding with 4WD Dune Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 1 day · from $28Best value

Sand Dune Safaris takes you from Anna Bay into a private Worimi Conservation Lands sandboarding area by 4WD. Choose sit-down, basic stand-up, or pro boards, learn from the instructors, and ride as long as you like. A shaded picnic area, water, goggles, and shuttle rides are included.

“Very smooth. Easy pick up and easy to fit your schedule can stay as long as you please. 1 hour is really all you need though.”

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10.Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $31

Meet Port Stephens 4WD Tours at Anna Bay and ride a 4WD to Stockton Beach’s tall moving dunes. Mick, Josh, and the team provide a safety briefing, boards, water, and supervision. You slide down seated or lying down, with unlimited runs during the roughly one to two-hour session. Standing on the boards is not allowed.

“Absolute fun! We had to change the timing of our booking and the staff were so flexible. The guides on the dunes were great. There are choices for all levels of experience and thrills! Would highly recommend!”

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11.Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38

Join Port Stephens 4WD Tours for a 75-minute ride along Birubi Beach and into the Anna Bay dunes. Your English-speaking guide shows you how to find pipis, shares local stories, and helps with sandboarding down 40-meter dunes. Guides such as Stephen, Paul, Peter, and Bruce have made the tour especially welcoming for families.

“Super fun, even on a wet overcast day! Beautiful views and good times sliding down the sand.”

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12.Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 12 hours · from $155

Meet at Mantra on View Surfers Paradise for a full-day trip to Moreton Island. A guide leads you by 4WD to The Desert for sand tobogganing, then around the Tangalooma Shipwrecks for snorkeling and transparent-kayak paddling. Lunch wraps, equipment, ferry travel, and transport are included, but park and ferry fees cost extra.

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13.LARC! Paradise Tour: Beach, Lunch and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 7 hours · from $118

Spend seven hours exploring 27km of Queensland coast by LARC, with stops at Bustard Head Lighthouse, Jenny Lind Creek and Middle Island. You’ll get morning tea, lunch, billy tea, historical commentary, wildlife sightings and a 35-metre sandboarding run. Guides including Kev, Garry, Ant and Toni have been praised for humor, care and local knowledge.

“Bloody great, simply beautiful time spent out on a lovely beach day”

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