Can you walk on sand dunes at Anna Bay?

Can you walk on sand dunes at Anna Bay?

By Walking This will take you to entry via Gan Gan Road at Anna Bay. It leads to a 4WD access road just around the corner from the large Anna Bay sign. When facing the sea, walk towards the dunes on your right (north-east), passed the shrubs and abandoned buildings.

How old are the Stockton sand dunes?

around three thousand years old
Andrew Smith, Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO, said the dunes are made up of three layers (waves). The current layer is around three thousand years old, but the first wave goes back a staggering 2.5 million years to the Pleistocene period, he said.

How big are Stockton sand dunes?

4,200 hectares
Created thousands of years ago, the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere are spectacular. The Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, in the Worimi Conservation Lands, cover 4,200 hectares, 1,800 of which are forest, as well as 32kms of the longest moving sand dunes in the southern hemisphere.

Can you drive on Stockton sand dunes?

Beach and dune driving is one of the most popular activities for visitors to the Stockton Sand Dunes and Worimi Conservation Lands. The park provides four-wheel drive access to more than 22 km of Stockton beach front and over 350 hectares of dune driving in the Recreational Vehicle Area at the southern end of the park.

What do you wear to Port Stephens sand dunes?

What do i need to bring?

• Small bag/backpack for belongings.
• Snacks and drinks, feel free to bring an Esky.
• Camera for photos (please note, we recommend you do not slide with your camera on your person)
• Casual clothing.
• Sunscreen.
• Hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Shoes, however the sandboarding is better bare footed.

Are there sharks in Stockton?

Wildlife. The waters just off Stockton Beach form part of a larger nursery for great white sharks. The Great white sharks in the nursery are thought to range in size from 1.5 to 3 m (4.9 to 9.8 ft). Humpback whales can be spotted from the beach each year during the migration season.

How has Stockton Beach changed over time?

Continued sand build-up has widened the beach front. Multiple erosion events saw the SLSC Seawall constructed and covered by dune sand to replace the failed sand bag wall. Stockton continues to experience significant ongoing sand loss. Tank traps not fully exposed since 1948 re-emerge north of Corroba Oval.

Can you take a Toyota Kluger on the beach?

As long as you stay on the beach and tracks, its not like “real” off-road driving. Be aware: The beach is like a highway.

Can I ride my quad on Stockton Beach?

Recreation vehicles that can be used on Stockton Beach Recreation Area include motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (also known as quad bikes). You need a Class C (Car) or Class R (R) licence to drive a recreational vehicle.

Is Port Stephens a desert?

The Port Stephens Sand Dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands are incredible. It’s like experiencing a little piece of the Sahara Desert just a few hours north of Sydney. They are the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere and some are as high as 40m!

Why should you not walk on sand dunes?

Storms and strong winds can damage storm dunes and push them inland. Other that storms, the other major cause of damage to dunes is people. By walking or playing on sand dunes, we damage the beach grass and other plants that hold the dune together. So please, KEEP OFF THE DUNES!

What is there to do in Shoal Bay?

An idyllic scene awaits in Shoal Bay, where a wide arc of white sand beach is adorned by a heritage lighthouse on one end and the striking Tomaree Head on the other.

Where is the best place to stay in Shoal Bay?

At the Shoal Bay Country Club, enjoy breakfast at Mermaids Cafe, lunch or dinner in the restaurant overlooking the ocean and tasty cocktails on the sunny patio. The club is directly across from the beach and hosts live music on the weekends and kids’ activities on Sunday afternoon.

What are the best things to do in the dunes?

There are plenty of adventure tours around the dunes, including quad biking, camel rides, sandboarding and 4WDing. Dolphin, whale and scuba diving tours depart from nearby Nelson Bay. Shoal Bay offers a selection of cafes, restaurants and takeaway fish and chips shops.

What is the maximum speed on the sand dunes tour?

Maximum speed is 40klm but the conditions on the sand dunes and your riding ability may impact the speed we go on our tours. 1.5hr Aboriginal Culture, Sand Boarding and Quad Bike Tour