Tin City at Stockton Beach
A quirky, iconic spot at Stockton Beach near Newcastle with a 4.4 rating across 49 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tin City sits within the Stockton Beach sand dunes at Bobs Farm, on the vast Worimi dunes near Stockton and Newcastle in NSW. With 49 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it's a well-loved curiosity.
The appeal is a genuinely unique, only-here experience — the famous Tin City, a cluster of rustic tin shacks amid the huge Stockton sand dunes, a fascinating and photogenic spot with a long, quirky history, best reached by four-wheel-drive or guided tour across the dunes. It's a memorable outing on Worimi country.
The dunes are a huge, exposed and culturally significant area with changing conditions and access rules (some areas require permits or guided tours), so check current details and any advisories before you go. Bring plenty of water, sun protection and sturdy footwear.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 69
- Popularity
- 51
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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