Just back from FNQ and can't beleive how amazingly strong the wind was. I have kitted Cairns and Port Douglas and the wind is so timid.
The wind up past Cook Town pumps consistently between 20-30 every day in the dry season. I went up with Australian Kite Surfari and had a blast with a bunch of mates. Ant puts on a great spread and its all about kitting and having fun in a remote and beautiful part of the world. Make sure you check it out.
Am off to Vanuatu this Sep but somehow I doubt the wind will be anywhere near as good.