Just wanted to send out a big thanks to everyone at Elliott Heads. We have just spent 3 weeks in paradise - Windsurfing (me), Kiting (my 12 year old), SUP'ing (the whole family of five) and simply having fun! Hence the nic - FUN45!
We'll look forward to seeing you all again in a year! It is paradise!
Am way jealous fun45. Great spot for the family and water sports, windsurfing especially. Did you get good wind and waves through Christmas and was it overly busy through that period?
Best Windsurfing destination in QLD, by Far! Flat water, bump and jump , decent size waves on big day, as safe as you could ever get, and in SE winds its always +5knots windier at EH than any where else.
Only thing it really needs is decent cafe with good coffee!, apart from that its paradise!
just looking on google earth - can you rig in the caravan park or do you have to drive down by the river?
Cruiser you could rig in the caravan park but at least 300 meter walk over rough bitumen roadway and gravel on the sides.
We checked it all out in Dec
Also bigger van sites are at the back of the park making the walk a fair bit longer.
We wrote down all the best sites on a map.
I agree Fun45, Elliot Heads is one of the best spots and the locals are friendly. The sand is similar to the Goldy so you can see where the sand bars are when the water is a little deep. Was pi$$ing down when I was there and over 30 knots but could still see the sand! Awesome when the tide comes in and there are small waves to play on. The fish & chip shop make's the best hamburgers! Easy walk from the caravan park to the sailing spot.
Low tide not suitable for windsurfers unless you go over the otherside in the channel near Coonah Beach or out in the open ocean.
Everytime I make the effort to travel to Elliot,(1.5hrs)I've never been disapointed,one day got to use the sup,then the wind started,7m slalom in the river, 5.3 wave sail in waves,ended up rigging down to 4.7.good crew to sail with too.
I'll tell you what guys, your making me so jealous! I'm just learning and live on the Gold Coast but i work away so am barely at home to practise. Checking out the winds for this weekend as i'll be home but doesn't look promising. Just wondering if anyone knows of a nice place to stay at Elliott Heads with my girlfriend for a few days thats close to the water? Not looking for anything flash, just something comfortable. Any advice would be appreciated.
caravan park has good ensuite cabins,check out Elliot heads holiday park.tel;41596193.
fonz2110, if Elliot is booked out there are loads of places to stay at Bargara - just a short drive to Elliot.
