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- Port Stephens, Sydney
- Port Stephens Tin City 4WD Tour
Port Stephens Tin City 4WD Tour
- Port Stephens, Sydney
- English
- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- 48 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Two (2) hours coastal tour along the beach in air conditioned, customised vehicles
- 2. Get your feet wet searching for Pippies
- 3. Visit the remains of the old Tin Huts nestled in the dunes
- 4. Learn about history and geography of beach and the dune system
- 5. Enjoy unlimited sand boarding on our supplied boards
$70.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Two (2) hours coastal tour along the beach in air conditioned, customised vehicles
- 2. Get your feet wet searching for Pippies
- 3. Visit the remains of the old Tin Huts nestled in the dunes
- 4. Learn about history and geography of beach and the dune system
- 5. Enjoy unlimited sand boarding on our supplied boards
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
Destination | Port Stephens, Sydney |
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Depature point | 【Covid timetable】 ● Departs: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (19 November 2020 - 13 February 2021) ● Departure Point: James Patterson St (lower at park), Birubi Beach, Anna Bay, Port Stephens NSW Australia 2316 ● Departure Time^: 09:00 ^ Departure times are dependent on the tide and reference only. 【Normal timetable (After Covid) 】 ● Departs: daily*, all year round * Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December) ● Departure Point: James Patterson St (lower at park), Birubi Beach, Anna Bay, Port Stephens NSW Australia 2316 ● Departure Time: 09:00 or 14:30 |
Address | James Patterson St, Anna Bay NSW 2316 |
How to get there | ● By Car Located at Lower Carpark at the end James Patterson St, Anna Bay, Port Stephens. Look for the green and black flags. 2.5 hours from Sydney, 1 hour 10 min from Hunter Valley, 1 hour from Newcastle |
Operating hours |
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Check-in requirements | Please arrive at the ticket office 10 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket. Failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred. |
What to bring/wear | ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Water bottle, Snacks ● Camera ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 Please refer to https://www.4wdtoursrus.com.au/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Not suitable for children under the age of 3yrs. Children between 4- 5 are not recommended for this tour due to the distance and duration but they are welcome to join, personal booster seats are required to be brought along for your child but we don't have bolts to fasten in car seats. ● This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. |
2 Overview
Port Stephens Tin City 4WD Tour
Discover Port Stephens lost town "Tin City" on this 2-hour 4WD tour into the Stockton Sand Dunes.
Jump aboard the air-conditioned customised 4WD bus at Anna Bay for your tour along the amazing coastline. Along the way you will have the chance to get your feet wet searching for Pippies on the shoreline - then race to see who's can bury themselves again the fastest!
Once arrive at Tin City you will learn of the history surrounding the lost shacks, how it was once used for shipwrecked sailors and as a bombing range. After your full of knowledge, it's time for some fun!
Experience the thrill of sliding down the sandboarding hill - it can be up to 50 meters high! The instructors will give you all the tips for maximum safety & speed on the custom made sandboards. You will be having so much fun you will want to go again and again!

Along the way you will have the chance to get your feet wet searching for Pippies on the shoreline - then race to see who's can bury themselves again the fastest!

Once arrive at Tin City you will learn of the history surrounding the lost shacks, how it was once used for shipwrecked sailors and as a bombing range.

Jump aboard the air-conditioned customised 4WD bus at Anna Bay for your tour along the amazing coastline.

Learn about the fascinating history surrounding the lost shacks, hear stories of how it was used for shipwrecked sailors and was also used a bombing range many years ago.

The dunes stretch 32 kilometres, that's the entire length of Stockton Beach and can reach over 40-50 metres high, that's like a 10 storey building. The views alone are spectacular.

Once in the dunes, the team will give you a rundown on sandboarding and how to use the hand made custom designed boards for maximum speed (and safety!).

Then you are off. Climb to the top of the dunes, jump on your sandboard, slide on down, then repeat!
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. ● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. ● If no show, no refund.