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I want to go kiting somewhere warm in Australia...

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Created by ashkiter > 9 months ago, 28 Apr 2009
ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
28 Apr 2009 11:09AM
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HI Ya,

Ideas on going kiting somewhere warm In australia at the end of July / early August. I have about 2 weeks off work (flexiable on time frame) but have only Kited in Perth for the summer......

So im asking about the better places to kite July / early August????? FNQ / Darwin? or other???

Cheers,

Kitehard
WA, 2782 posts
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28 Apr 2009 9:39AM
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Hey Ash,

Far Far North Queensland like Cooktown is damn windy and very warm. Sweet location. You'll need a wicked camper or similar to stay at somewhere like Archer Point. Just mind the crocs (no joke!).

Try also Karratha up north, they also get decent breeze so I'm told by a long time resident.

Good winds

ruffryder61
QLD, 470 posts
28 Apr 2009 11:58AM
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Kitehard said...

Hey Ash,

Far Far North Queensland like Cooktown is damn windy and very warm. Sweet location. You'll need a wicked camper or similar to stay at somewhere like Archer Point. Just mind the crocs (no joke!).

Try also Karratha up north, they also get decent breeze so I'm told by a long time resident.

Good winds




thats right buddy!

have a look on our website for kiting locations in NQ.

general rule the further u go north the more wind u will get- especially in the GBR!


www.intheloopkiteboarding.com

ascole
QLD, 107 posts
28 Apr 2009 1:50PM
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If you want to have an unreal experience, come up to FNQ and go up to Cape Flattery with Ant and Robbo from Australian Kite Surfari. I just got back from a 4-day trip with them and it was unreal....my stomach muscles are rooted, and I've got a permagrin that will take a long time to come off.

I'm a Cairns Local and have been meaning to do this trip for the past couple of years as a lot of the local crew have gone and raved about it. It's all true. The location is about as far from civilization as you can get, yet the boys have got everything covered. The wind blows from sunrise to sunset (we had 15-25kts but it does get stronger as the season goes on), and there's a lot of variety to the kite locations from waves to butter flat water in the shallow bays.

Check it out....



treedweller
QLD, 59 posts
29 Apr 2009 10:41AM
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what ascole said, was on the same trip have the same grin

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
29 Apr 2009 11:01AM
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Another vote for the kitesurfari guys. We went up there when there was barely 10 knots in Cairns. Cape Flattery was blowing 20-25 every day. 4 days of kiting pleasure and we are headed back again this year with more people this time.

Its an unbelievable spot and having your own personal kitebitch (sorry Rob) to launch and land your kite inbetween preparing meals is great.

Also some of the best flat water I have ever seen.

treedweller
QLD, 59 posts
29 Apr 2009 11:15AM
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between kite bitch boat and atv. there is no walking


cowbouy
QLD, 29 posts
29 Apr 2009 6:49PM
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Cooktown is usually the same wind as shown at Cape Flattery-don't believe the Cooktown wind sight as it's inland at the airport
The most popular kiting beach is Walkers Bay-try this link
www.tevenei.com-tvm-nq_kite_spots.htm

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
29 Apr 2009 9:52PM
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wear a steamer and piddle in it .then go anywhere you like

29 Apr 2009 11:40PM
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ashkiter said...

HI Ya,

Ideas on going kiting somewhere warm In australia at the end of July / early August. I have about 2 weeks off work (flexiable on time frame) but have only Kited in Perth for the summer......

So im asking about the better places to kite July / early August????? FNQ / Darwin? or other???

Cheers,


Hi Ash

All the info you need and more coming including a video soon right here.
http://www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17519_Kitepower_Surfari_09_cat_388.html

Another vote for the kitesurfari guys, Rob and Ant.
They have the experience and all the gear all you bring is yourself and a couple of kites and a board. The only other cost is the airfare to cairns and some beer money before or after the trip.
Been meaning to go myself, and will be going on at least one of the tours this year. Brisbane KP have one tour almost filled.
There are heaps of tours and the option to do some back to back ones too, they run from now until November.
Why bother with the hassle of international travel these days when paradise is right here at home in FNQ.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
30 Apr 2009 8:23PM
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Mr float said...

wear a steamer and piddle in it .then go anywhere you like


MMM Nice one.....

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
30 Apr 2009 8:42PM
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Mr float said...

wear a steamer and piddle in it .then go anywhere you like


Better yet, wear a drysuit and piddle in it. even warmer!

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
30 Apr 2009 6:54PM
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How about the montebello islands- more wind and swell with hundreds of crystal clear butter smooth lagoons and no crocs or stinger's.

ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
30 Apr 2009 9:08PM
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TurtleHunter said...

How about the montebello islands- more wind and swell with hundreds of crystal clear butter smooth lagoons and no crocs or stinger's.


Where and how do you get out to them????

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
1 May 2009 7:22PM
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ashkiter said...

TurtleHunter said...

How about the montebello islands- more wind and swell with hundreds of crystal clear butter smooth lagoons and no crocs or stinger's.


Where and how do you get out to them????

Thats the fun part. Its a 7 hour steam from Exmouth or about 4 hours from Onslow however the Islands were used for nuclear testing so you can't stay on the Islands.There are a couple of charter boats which operate there and they provide accommodation on the boat. Your looking at about $400 per day per person for a group of 5. If anyone is keen pm me and we can start putting a charter together.


junglist
VIC, 701 posts
2 May 2009 1:21PM
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TurtleHunter said...

ashkiter said...

TurtleHunter said...

How about the montebello islands- more wind and swell with hundreds of crystal clear butter smooth lagoons and no crocs or stinger's.


Where and how do you get out to them????

however the Islands were used for nuclear testing so you can't stay on the Islands.


WTF!!!

I hear they do a good line in night kiting up there. No need for glow sticks as, after four hours exposure, you can be seen for miles!

Optional Extra an overnight stay on Anthrax Peninsula.

NOICE


TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
2 May 2009 1:38PM
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^^^^^^
You leave the glow sticks on the island during the day and they recharge themselves.
But seriously the radiation is less than in the city although any metal on the Islands is highly radioactive(there's some railway and metal plates left there which make a good bbq that you don't need a flame to cook with.)

myusernam
QLD, 6154 posts
2 May 2009 7:42PM
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Hey I'm all for australian products etc but over a grand for four days of camping is a bit exxy if you ask me. red thumb away homos

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
2 May 2009 8:44PM
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myusernam said...

Hey I'm all for australian products etc but over a grand for four days of camping is a bit exxy if you ask me. red thumb away homos


It may seem expensive, but bare in mind it includes transport from cairns (about 6 hour drive), accommodation at their place the night you arrive), booze, other drinks, food, someone making meals for you all the time (decent meals as well - we had roasts some nights).

When you do the downwinders, they come down in the unimog with drinks, help land your kites and then give you a lift back. While you are out kiting, the guys are taking photos for you.

You can call it camping, but they have freshwater showers, a decent toilet etc so its pretty decent camping, the only thing I'll say is bring ear plugs because the wind does not stop &^$# blowing and it starts getting annoying with the tent flapping. The up side is you are camping less than a 100m from where you kite and 20m away from where you rig up. If you are flying up to cairns, they collect you from the airport as well.

So to put it into perspective, there is minimal you need for the 4 days, no car rental, etc. Best of all, the place they take you to has some of the best flat water I've ever seen, the wind is always blowing and its uncrowded.

We went last year and we are headed back this year again. If it wasn't worth the cash, we'd go elsewhere.

Check how flat this water is in 20 knots



The area that fills in with sand bank breaks to give perfect flat water







Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
2 May 2009 11:22PM
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Check how flat this water is in 20 knots


Bleah .No thanks .Some waves plz

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
3 May 2009 4:23PM
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There are waves as well if you want them

SURFARI
QLD, 45 posts
3 May 2009 4:37PM
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What can I say. To keep a secret like this to ourselves would surely bring bad Karma. And every single kiter who jumped on board last year was an absolute pleasure to entertain and serve.

And we do have plenty of spots with the only descent wave action in North Queensland. The flat pics just tend to be the more popular.

See you all for some fine dining and fantastic winds in paradise Im sure.

Thanks to all

james17
QLD, 1 posts
3 May 2009 8:12PM
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Hey dude you need to check out www.australiankitesurfari.com.au the best kiting in australia as far as im concerned. Its up past cooktown in north queensland and it blows like buggary 24/7. You wont need anything other than your kite gear they supply everything you need. The guys are super friendly and set up so that you are completely safe the whole time your on the water with a rescue boat the only thing you realy need is a bucket load of energy cause you will kite from sun up to sunset check it out drop my name and you will get it a bit cheaper as well!

kyteryder
NSW, 692 posts
3 May 2009 8:21PM
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A Bit suss James17 - Sounds like a great place.

But the deleted post earlier, and new username is a give away.

MissNikki
1 posts
3 May 2009 7:05PM
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Hi Ash,

I would take Far North Queensland any day.

I have been on 3 tours now with Australian Kite Surfari based in Cairns. Last year my ex and I took our first tour with them (Anthony and Rob) and was so impressed I booked another tour date with them 6 weeks later however this time took 3 of my girlfriends with me. We had an absolute blast! There was a constant 25 knot wind, day and night. The guys were so helpful and the hospitality was amazing, we could not have asked for any more.

My girls and I have not long come back from another trip with them only this time we were lucky enough to stay in the free accomodation centre based in Cairns before touring out the following day. You would not believe the most magnificent cedar home completely surrounded by untouched tranquil rainforest. Just incredible!

Their playground is at Cape Flattery just north of Cooktown. This site is not accessable to the general public as it is owned by Tribal Aboriginal Elders who consider it sacred land however fortunately for us Australian Kite Surfari have permission to conduct kitesurfing tours here and for me there is no place on earth that will ever come close.

We have booked again in October and I just cant wait, only this time there will be 6 of us girls going, its becoming a habit actually, maybe Im addicted!

Anyhow I hope this helps you with your decision Ash .... Best By Far

www.australiankitesurfari.com.au/

Keep blowing in the wind surfer ....

Nikki

kyteryder
NSW, 692 posts
3 May 2009 9:26PM
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Hi Nikki, - Great photo???

Yet another advertorial. - Come on guys. I read the first time you sent the link to your website. - Now you are cutting and pasting.

Does look good. Though come on guys, Be real use your original log in.

KR

ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
3 May 2009 9:56PM
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So now i've just posted the best feedback for
www.australiankitesurfari.com.au/ ae you guys willing to offer me a discount......

Please PM me if so as intrested....

Cheers Ash

SURFARI
QLD, 45 posts
3 May 2009 10:21PM
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G'day Ash,

Thanks for the contribution. We offer a 10% discount to anyone who books 3 months in advance.

Safe winds

SURFARI
QLD, 45 posts
3 May 2009 10:23PM
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0458 160 872 - give us a call Ash. We will make it work for you.

enicao
WA, 77 posts
4 May 2009 1:28AM
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go to lizard island, instead of cape flattery.
there is the same wind, or even more.
and you have the perfect lagoon, beach and reef.

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
4 May 2009 9:57AM
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kyteryder said...

Hi Nikki, - Great photo???

Yet another advertorial. - Come on guys. I read the first time you sent the link to your website. - Now you are cutting and pasting.

Does look good. Though come on guys, Be real use your original log in.

KR



I chatted to rob and they didn't post it so it looks like someone is trying to stir **** for them by posting fake reviews to make it look like its coming from them. I honestly don't think the guys would post fake reviews with a newly registered nick that any idiot could pick up.



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