Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Australia.
A tourist from South Korea was killed in an accident at Te Paki Sand Dunes, in New Zealand's Northland region. On February 4th, 2019, Jin Chang Oh was sliding down the dunes on a sandboard when tragically hit by a tour bus and killed in front of his family. The…
Clay Bertram may be one of Australia's youngest CEOs, and surely one of the very few "sand surfing entrepreneurs" out there. At the age of 11, Clay (or "Squid", as friends call him) followed the steps of his grandfather — retired cabinet maker John Bertram — in what turned out…
Formerly known as "Nappanerica", the Big Red sand dune is the largest and most famous dune in Queensland's Simpson Desert, located 33kms west of Birdsville. Big Red is a truly unique and spectacular place, and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the Australian Outback. The area is a place of…
An elderly woman in her 70s was seriously injured in a sandboarding accident on Moreton Island near Brisbane. The incident occurred at the Tangalooma Wrecks walking track, a popular tourist destination for sandboarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. The woman suffered neck and shoulder injuries but was reported to be in a stable condition after being attended to by paramedics and a rescue helicopter
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fraser Island is one of Queensland's most popular attractions for beach lovers and it's no surprise that this incredible location - which is also the largest sand island in the entire world - is also a hotspot for sandboarding and dune sports. There are…
There are many sandboarding locations in Western Australia. The sand dunes near Lancelin are probably the most popular, but there are many other spots across the region, on desert and coastal dunes near Perth, the Turqouise Coast near Green Head and Jurien Bay, and on the coast east of Albany…
Great news for sandboarders in South Australia: it is now possible to sled down selected sand hills in the Eyre Peninsula! Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Parks have designated areas where sandboarding can be performed without disturbing the natural environment of the dunes. Sand Dunes in the Eyre…
Sandboarding locations in South Australia and near Adelaide? Ride the dunes in Streaky Bay, Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsula and Fowlers Bay
The state of Queensland in Australia is a veritable treasure trove of opportunities for thrillseekers with a love for the beach or the desert. In fact, it boasts some of the finest sandboarding spots in all of Australia, which is an incredibly exciting prospect for any thrill-seeker. One of the…
There are a few locations where you can practice sand surfing in Victoria. Grab your sandboard and hit the dunes of the Big Drift (Wilsons Promontory National Park), not too far from Melbourne, or enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Thurra Sand Dunes near Mallacoota. If you are looking for some…