Fly to Perth.
Then get out of there as quick as you can

Head for Geraldton. This uncrowded place goes off. It has almost 10 knots more wind and 90 - 100 days of more windy days than Perth per year. (EB checked the calendar and recons he kited over 200days last year)
Dunno about renting gear. I have rented to some people and found it actually cost me money looking at the miserable state of the returned gear.
Enjoy your trip where ever you go.