Kite road trip - west or east Australia?

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janeko
janeko
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1 posts
16 Sep 2019 6:04am
Hey guys,

I'm currently planning a kite road trip to Australia this November for ~2 weeks.

Things I'm looking for (in the priority order):
- Lots of wind, would like to kitesurf everyday
- Good spots for wave riding (intermediate level)
- Long, sandy beaches

Given the above, should I head to West or East Australia?

For East Australia I consider a road from Sydney to Brisbane and for West, Perth and go to the north (not sure how far yet).

What would you recommend?

Thanks!
Hybrid_Z
Hybrid_Z
VIC
382 posts
VIC, 382 posts
16 Sep 2019 9:29am
WA. Start in Augusta and drive North. I'd say head for Exmouth but that's a push in 2 weeks. Realistically you probably won't get much further than Gero given how many good spots there are.
bjw
bjw
QLD
3689 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3689 posts
16 Sep 2019 10:32am
I'm from the East. Its a cool trip for fun.

But for wind.. Go west for sure. Its a desert, but if you don't mind that then it's the best trip ever. Flat water, surf, what ever you like.
SaveTheWhales
SaveTheWhales
WA
1908 posts
WA, 1908 posts
16 Sep 2019 9:59am
You'll get hooked on Geraldton.
Nek Minute
What kite sizes should I bring ;)
quikdrawMcgraw
quikdrawMcgraw
1221 posts
1221 posts
16 Sep 2019 2:22pm
No wind or waves or sandy beache's on the east coast sorry
psychojoe
psychojoe
WA
2241 posts
WA, 2241 posts
16 Sep 2019 3:16pm
Safety Bay to Monkey Mia
Two weeks. Perfect.
ReefWalker
ReefWalker
WA
117 posts
WA, 117 posts
16 Sep 2019 6:12pm
quikdrawMcgraw said..
No wind or waves or sandy beache's on the east coast sorry


I see what you did there...
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
16 Sep 2019 7:49pm
WA all the way, windy always
weve the windiest area in Australia, if it ain't blowing its arse off I'll treat you to free breakfasts, here's a project I've been working on as part of wind water project
The wind water trail goes from safety bay to Exmouth, driven by local passionate buisness who Kite/ surf/ windsurf, I'll have live wind readings updated every minute, and hopefully all locations will add, basically we lead you on a great Kite trip
and advise you at each location on local conditions and spots, we will have the Midwest windfest here in november22/23/24, a social gathering with all the latest gear to demo at south beach Dongara/ denison











Local spots, but all the way up the wa coastline

bjw
bjw
QLD
3689 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3689 posts
16 Sep 2019 10:22pm
Bring an extra set of clothes, just in case you eat at the above mentioned cafe.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
16 Sep 2019 8:37pm
bjw said..
Bring an extra set of clothes, just in case you eat at the above mentioned cafe.


Speaking of that
are you still parading around the house in your mums underwear when she's out
Underoath
Underoath
QLD
2434 posts
QLD, 2434 posts
17 Sep 2019 6:58am
Lancalin to Wedge Island is a killer down winder!

Dont go alone.
bjw
bjw
QLD
3689 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3689 posts
17 Sep 2019 9:29am
cauncy said..

bjw said..
Bring an extra set of clothes, just in case you eat at the above mentioned cafe.



Speaking of that
are you still parading around the house in your mums underwear when she's out


Are you still outside my window watching?
eppo
eppo
WA
9789 posts
WA, 9789 posts
17 Sep 2019 7:47am
I am
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
4862 posts
17 Sep 2019 9:18am
Or, if you want better waves west coast of nz. But it will be colder, good waves spots might not be sandy beach, with more varied wind conditions.
bjw
bjw
QLD
3689 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3689 posts
17 Sep 2019 1:13pm
eppo said..
I am


I feel raped...
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
17 Sep 2019 4:23pm
bjw said..

eppo said..
I am



I feel raped...

Wear his colour and you'll have a good chance
bjw
bjw
QLD
3689 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3689 posts
17 Sep 2019 7:46pm
bjw said..

eppo said..
I am



I feel raped...


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