Worimi Culture on the Sand Dunes of Port Stephens

Discover Worimi Culture on the Sand Dunes of Port Stephens

Experience one of the Newcastle and Port Stephens region’s most remarkable landscapes while learning about the rich culture and history of the Worimi people on an Aboriginal-guided adventure through the Worimi Conservation Lands and Stockton Bight Sand Dunes.

Located near Newcastle and Port Stephens, the Worimi Conservation Lands are owned and co-managed by the local Worimi Aboriginal community in partnership with NSW National Parks. The landscape is home to an extraordinary number of ancient Aboriginal cultural sites, including campsites, middens and burial sites that reflect the Worimi people’s longstanding connection to Country.

Explore the Worimi Sand Dunes

The spectacular Stockton Bight Sand Dunes form part of the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, creating an unforgettable backdrop for exploring Worimi Country.

For a cultural experience with a sense of adventure, Sand Dune Adventures offers Aboriginal-guided quad bike tours across the dunes. The company is owned and operated by the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the landscape while learning directly about its cultural significance.

During cultural tours, visitors can discover ancient campsites and learn about traditional bush foods, medicines, finding fresh water and Worimi culture and history, all while travelling across the spectacular dune landscape with experienced Aboriginal guides.

Adventure Meets Culture

The experience combines cultural discovery with one of Port Stephens’ most exciting outdoor adventures. Travelling from bushland to the vast coastal dunes by quad bike offers a unique perspective of this extraordinary environment and its connection to generations of Worimi people.

Whether you’re visiting Newcastle for a weekend, exploring Port Stephens or looking to experience more of the region’s Aboriginal heritage, the Worimi Sand Dunes offer an opportunity to connect with the stories, culture and landscapes that make this part of NSW so special.

Stay Near the Worimi Sand Dunes

For guests staying at Mercure Newcastle Airport in Williamtown, the Worimi Conservation Lands are a fantastic addition to a Newcastle and Port Stephens itinerary. Sand Dune Adventures operates from 2163 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown, making this experience particularly convenient for visitors staying near Newcastle Airport.

From the coastline and towering dunes to thousands of years of Aboriginal cultural heritage, an adventure on Worimi Country is a memorable way to discover another side of the Newcastle and Port Stephens region.

We recommend checking tour availability, conditions and booking requirements before visiting.