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, ![]()
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![]()
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....
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.
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
How about the montebello islands- more wind and swell with hundreds of crystal clear butter smooth lagoons and no crocs or stinger's.
^^^^^^
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.)
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
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
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!
A Bit suss James17 - Sounds like a great place.
But the deleted post earlier, and new username is a give away.
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
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 ![]()
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 ![]()
G'day Ash,
Thanks for the contribution. We offer a 10% discount to anyone who books 3 months in advance.
Safe winds
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.