Hi All,

Looks like I've hit the jackpot and will have about a month to play with while I wait for my next working visa to come through - not one to waste an opportunity so am planning a road/kiting trip up the East Coast from Sydney.

So... friendly seabreeze community I need some recommendations! I'm fairly new to the sport so flat(er) water is preferred, but I'll take any pointers. Distance is not a issue, I know there are some good spots around Port Douglas so will end up there; but where to go in between? (Preferably locations where there is at least a strong possibility I won't get eaten by a crocodile - I've seen the news this morning and it's not good.)

Also if anyone is free between Jul 3rd and beginning-ish of August and fancies joining a pomme (sorry, it's not my fault) for a session or two I'd welcome you with open arms/a cold beer!

Cheers,

Ben

drive north for 27.5 hours to find gold

Anything north of Mackay is windy. Anyting south and you'll be sitting on the beach.

If you're staying at Airlie, you can kite hideaway bay, then Bowen (nothing special), then Pallaranda beach and Alva at Townsville and then Yorkey's Knob at Cairns. Would also highly recommend Australian Kite Surfari if you can make it that far up. I've been twice and it literally is guaranteed winds almost 24/7!

Enjoy the trip. I'm jealous.

I am amazed how people "like" dj1986 have to include Bowen (nothing special) in their posts but recommend the open beach at Pallarenda. Bowen has the clearest water and most reliable wind north of Mackay in Winter when ever kiting on my way through. By the way, trolls don't bother bagging Bowen. I know the locals would rather you stay away.

Thanks for all the tips everyone!

Looks like I'll jump in the motor and make a B-line for Mackay, then drive north from there stopping at Bowen. teabaggin and DJ1986 I'll check out Australian Kitesurfari - was reading about them yesterday too and it sounds like a great way to spend a week.

Oh and if I find gold I'll let you know iandvnt!

kemp90 said..

Travs87 said...
Thanks for all the tips everyone!

Looks like I'll jump in the motor and make a B-line for Mackay, then drive north from there stopping at Bowen. teabaggin and DJ1986 I'll check out Australian Kitesurfari - was reading about them yesterday too and it sounds like a great way to spend a week.

Oh and if I find gold I'll let you know iandvnt!

Sounds like a good idea. Cape flattery is the best. If your into fishing take a rod. There is some good fish off the beach up there

Better take more than a fishing rod!!!

CHOOT EM!!