East coast trip - Melbourne to Cairns - locations?

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BOOST

92 posts

BOOST

WA, 92 posts

12 Sep 2010 7:48am

Hello all you experienced and knowledgeable East coast kitesurfers. I am taking a few months travelling along the coast with my girlfriend and I'd like to know any recommendations for some good safe locations to head for. We are travelling all the way from Melbourne to Cairns, so plenty of scope!! Ideal spots are suitable for beginners with flat water and no nasty rocks, rip tides etc. Oh and of course a good place for coffee

Any recommendations gratefully received - Many Thanks

INTHELOOP

QLD

1855 posts

INTHELOOP

QLD, 1855 posts

12 Sep 2010 9:57am

www.intheloopkiteboarding.com/?id=43

North Queensland locations. give us a buzz once you up here.

Have fun and safe travels

sleek1

VIC

672 posts

sleek1

VIC, 672 posts

12 Sep 2010 3:48pm

what month do you depart?

Bigwavedave

QLD

2057 posts

Bigwavedave

QLD, 2057 posts

12 Sep 2010 5:40pm

It's way more fun to look at weather sites, google earth and accomodation guides with your gf and plan your trip.

If you just drive and look for places your holiday will be highlighted by nice little surprises.

BOOST

92 posts

BOOST

WA, 92 posts

16 Sep 2010 2:29pm

Sorry for long time to reply, I have been offline. To answer the question I will be in Melbourne on 23Sept and leave Cairns on the 10Nov, so let me know what you think?

Thanks

Saffer

VIC

4501 posts

Saffer

VIC, 4501 posts

16 Sep 2010 7:42pm

BOOST said...

Sorry for long time to reply, I have been offline. To answer the question I will be in Melbourne on 23Sept and leave Cairns on the 10Nov, so let me know what you think?

Thanks

Queensland has stingers in some areas over summer so you want to avoid northern queensland from about Nov to April. If I was you, I'd start in Cairns and go to Melbourne, Cairns will be better in September and by the time you get to Melbourne it would have warmed up with sea breezes.