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Tin City Safari
Highlights
- Join a relaxing drive along Stockton Beach to uncover the ghostly charm of Tin City nestled in the dunes.
- Explore the fascinating history of Tin City, where shipwreck survivors once sought refuge in the 1890s.
- Hunt for pipis along the beach, adding a fun twist to your coastal adventure.
- Experience thrilling sandboarding in the magnificent dunes, perfect for adrenaline seekers and nature lovers alike.
Join Sand Dune Safaris for a relaxing drive along Stockton Beach & discover the hidden outpost of “Tin City”, emerging out of the dunes like a mirage! Beginning in the 1890’s as two tin huts for shipwreck survivors, it then grew to over 36 huts during the 1930’s. Eleven huts are still standing! A popular setting for film/photo shoots and photography enthusiasts. Learn the fascinating story behind Tin City, as well as the dunes and WW2 military history.
On the way back down the beach you will stop and hunt for pipis, before driving into the magnificent dunes for some awesome sandboarding thrills!
Itinerary highlights
Tin City
A unique community hidden in the beautiful Stockton Sand Dunes. The last legal squatter settlement in Australia, with a colourful history!
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Operation information
Sand Dune Safaris
Sand Dune Safaris operate out of the beautiful seaside paradise of Port Stephens, NSW. They offer a number of adventure tours on the unique, scenic sand dunes of the Worimi Conservation Lands (Stockton Beach).
They are a small family run business who pride themselves on their personal service.
Their tours are designed for the whole family and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Ride in their comfortable off road vehicles. Highlights include sand boarding (sit down style), sand surfing (stand up style), the hidden outpost of Tin City, digging for pipis and enjoying the magnificent scenery and golden sands. Or design your own adventure and enjoy a private tour.
Sand Dune Safaris provide shade, tables and chairs at their private Sand Boarding location, and you can stay and play as long as you like! Most people stay 1-2 hours. An instructor shows you the safe method for both sit down and stand up styles, and supervision is provided. There is a shuttle bus every 10 minutes, when you wish to go back to the car park simply hop on the next bus.
The departure location is the lower car park at the end of James Paterson Street Anna Bay.
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