Tin City 

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Clinging on to the sands of the awe inspiring Stockton Sand Dunes is the shifting shanty residence of Tin City. Living in these tin shacks, in desert like conditions are the resilient town folk. These sturdy folk have been battling the wind elements for over fifty years. With the sand advancing one metre per year they band together into digging shifts, toiling around the clock to save their shacks from being buried. The wind shifts do have a plus, as recent dunal movement has unearthed some long forgotten huts. Sadly, according to the Department of Land and Water Conservation, no further shacks are allowed to be built.

The water near Tin City is referred to as Coca Cola. Dig a small well and watch it quickly fill with dark liquid that supposedly tastes as pure as rainwater.

Things to do

  • Sand board the dunes of course
  • Explore the wreck of the Sygna
  • Fishing on Stockton Beach is excellent
  • Choose from a myriad of safaris and tour companies offering something for everybody, inlcuding a visit to Tin City
  • Camel ride the sand dunes
  • Sample wine at the nearby vineyards located on Bobs Farm
  • Check out the 'tank traps', relics left over from WW2 at the Anna Bay carpark
  • Dive or snorkel. Fly Point Halifax Park Aquatic Reserve has an abundance of marine life
  • Experience nautical dining at Soliders Point Marina, Port Stephens
  • Take a spin on a jet boat in Port Stephens
  • Explore the historic village of Maitland a 45km drive away
  • Take a surf lesson at one mile beach
  • See the resident dolphins on a Port Stephens dolphin cruise

Please Note

  • It is possible to 4WD independently across the dunes but a licence is required
  • The dunes are constantly changing and moving. Caution is required

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