The park contains the largest continuous mobile sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching heights of up to 30 meters.
The dunes are geologically active, moving significantly based on prevailing wind directions.
The area is jointly managed with the Worimi people, ensuring traditional ecological knowledge informs park conservation efforts.
The park borders the Sygna shipwreck site, a Norwegian bulk carrier that ran aground in 1974.
It is a key habitat for the endangered Wallum Froglet and various migratory shorebirds.
Worimi Regional Park encompasses the southern section of the Worimi Conservation Lands, home to the largest moving sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere. The landscape features diverse habitats including shifting dunes, swales, and coastal scrubland. Managed through a partnership with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, the park holds significant cultural heritage as traditional lands of the Worimi people. The dune system stretches approximately 32 kilometers from Stockton to Anna Bay. It provides a unique environment for recreational activities like 4WD driving, sandboarding, and horse riding in designated zones. Vegetation patterns here are shaped by constant wind movement, leading to unique dune-stabilizing plant communities. Several beach access points allow for fishing and coastal exploration along the Tasman Sea frontage. The park serves as a critical buffer zone protecting indigenous cultural sites and fragile ecosystems from urban encroachment.
The crests of the high sand dunes at sunset, offering expansive views of the coastline.
Obtain a valid Worimi Conservation Lands vehicle permit online before entering the dunes with a 4WD.
Lower tire pressure to between 15-20 psi before driving on sand to improve traction and prevent getting bogged.
Carry a recovery kit, including a shovel and traction boards, even if you are an experienced sand driver.
Driving on sand without a 4WD vehicle or attempting to traverse the dunes on foot during the heat of midday without ample water.
Respect cultural sites by not disturbing shell middens or artifacts; stay within designated recreational zones.
