Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Australia.
Nestled in the residential area of Forster, a coastal town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, One Mile Beach is a popular destination for surfers, families, and adventure seekers alike. With its stunning white sand, crystal clear water, and breathtaking views, it’s no wonder why this beach has become a … Read more
Lancelin, Western Australia — A battle for the future of one of Western Australia’s beloved tourist destinations is heating up as the area’s expanding mining plans clash with its visitor appeal. The Shire of Gingin and business leaders are concerned about the future of the Lancelin Sand Dunes, a famous spot for tourists that come … Read more
Spew Hill, a massive sand dune on Phillip Island’s Cape Woolamai, offers a unique and thrilling experience for sandboarding and surfing enthusiasts
Mount Tempest is the highest sand dune in Australia, and one of the largest coastal sand dunes in the world, with an elevation of around 380 meters (1,247 feet). It is located at the center of Moreton Island in Queensland, only a short ferry ride from Brisbane. Mount Tempest has the reputation of being the … Read more
Sandy Cape in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is a sandboarding destination with soft white sand and beautiful views of the Turquoise Coast. The recreational park offers camping, fishing, crabbing, and bushwalking. Visitors can rent boards on-site or take a sandboarding tour from Jurien Bay.
There’s a little-known hidden gem right at the entrance of Wilfons Promontory in Victoria: Big Drift is a large expanse of inland sand dunes, similar to those of a desert, a mere couple of hours drive south of Melbourne. Big Drift is yet to be discovered, both by tourists and locals, but it offers breath-taking … Read more
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 company Far North Tourism, who … Read more
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 to be a successful woodworking … Read more
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 great beauty and cultural significance, … Read more
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