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zohar
zohar
9 posts
zohar zohar
9 posts
21 Feb 2018 5:38am
I'm trying to plan a kitesurfing vacation for next week. I live in Wellington, and I prefer a location not too far, say, up to ~4hr flight. So far, I considered Nelson, Tauranga, and Kilda in Melbourne. Do you have a quick tip for a kitesurfing "paradise" that I should look into?
Nutdip
Nutdip
WA
67 posts
Nutdip Nutdip
WA, 67 posts
21 Feb 2018 7:16am
Fiji
azza2u
azza2u
QLD
91 posts
azza2u azza2u
QLD, 91 posts
21 Feb 2018 11:09am
I'm always a fan of Tauranga, as I learnt to windsurf and later kite there. Good locations in most directions other than a direct southerly. Haven't kited St Kilda, but looked great every time I was there. Have you thought about Raro as it's only slightly further than Oz .
StKKiter
StKKiter
SA
85 posts
StKKiter StKKiter
SA, 85 posts
21 Feb 2018 12:00pm
If you are coming just to kite I would go to Sandy Point (2.5 hours from Melbourne). Amazing conditions and higher likelihood of wind. Even better would be flying into Melbourne, hiring a car and moving around based on the forecast. Lots of great spots, better than St Kilda and much more room on the water.
straddiepaul
straddiepaul
QLD
160 posts
straddiepaul straddiepaul
QLD, 160 posts
21 Feb 2018 1:36pm
zohar said..
I'm trying to plan a kitesurfing vacation for next week. I live in Wellington, and I prefer a location not too far, say, up to ~4hr flight. So far, I considered Nelson, Tauranga, and Kilda in Melbourne. Do you have a quick tip for a kitesurfing "paradise" that I should look into?


hi zohar ur welcome to visit me at sth stradbroke island qld for great kiting and cheap holiday..
fly into gold coast, uber to ferry, ferry to courancove.com.au..
great climate, surf and flat water spots for most winds, plenty of other activities to keep amused..
pm if interested cheers

FormulaNova
FormulaNova
WA
15100 posts
FormulaNova FormulaNova
WA, 15100 posts
22 Feb 2018 4:59am
zohar said..
I'm trying to plan a kitesurfing vacation for next week. I live in Wellington, and I prefer a location not too far, say, up to ~4hr flight. So far, I considered Nelson, Tauranga, and Kilda in Melbourne. Do you have a quick tip for a kitesurfing "paradise" that I should look into?


Nah, if you really want some kiting, keep flying to WA. I'm not sure about the NZ destinations, but WA will usually have the wind.
Weta
Weta
WA
893 posts
Weta Weta
WA, 893 posts
22 Feb 2018 5:38am
Zohar you've obviously missed Cauncy's posts (Not Sure How You Could :( ) on how good the wind is in Geraldton/Dongara WA????

But that's a big trip from Wellington. Stradbroke Island is pretty cool but i've never kited there. What about Taranaki???? You cant go wrong with Tauranga & Mount Maunganui
bjw
bjw
QLD
3689 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3689 posts
22 Feb 2018 9:26am
WA for sure. That joint has the wind. But Qld would also be n warm and fun.
Chris_M
Chris_M
2132 posts
Chris_M Chris_M
2132 posts
22 Feb 2018 1:09pm
Auckland and Northland OK, can go from one coast to the other in a matter of an hour or 2. Lots of deserted beaches, great if you have a mode of transport and are willing to go off the beaten path
jackforbes
jackforbes
WA
530 posts
jackforbes jackforbes
WA, 530 posts
22 Feb 2018 6:21pm
Weta said..
Zohar you've obviously missed Cauncy's posts (Not Sure How You Could :( ) on how good the wind is in Geraldton/Dongara WA????

But that's a big trip from Wellington. Stradbroke Island is pretty cool but i've never kited there. What about Taranaki???? You cant go wrong with Tauranga & Mount Maunganui


Direct flights Auckland to Perth 3 times a week, just sayin...
MDSXR6T
MDSXR6T
WA
1019 posts
MDSXR6T MDSXR6T
WA, 1019 posts
22 Feb 2018 7:25pm
.. and they don't call Geraldton the Spain of the South for nothing
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
22 Feb 2018 8:01pm
I'd rather sit on a plane for an extra few hrs than sit on a beach with no wind, it's been an amazing season this year wind wise here, no sign of it stopping, shark bay cranks and great fishing options






Youngbreezy
Youngbreezy
WA
1253 posts
Youngbreezy Youngbreezy
WA, 1253 posts
22 Feb 2018 8:24pm
MDSXR6T said..
.. and they don't call Geraldton the Spain of the South for nothing


Wtf???

Please explain
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
23 Feb 2018 2:14am
Wrong time of the year for wind in the naki. It turns all fickle and weird directions this time of year.
zohar
zohar
9 posts
zohar zohar
9 posts
25 Feb 2018 4:41am
Thanks for the tips!
daggy
daggy
WA
528 posts
daggy daggy
WA, 528 posts
25 Feb 2018 3:04pm
Go to Aitutaki and then post a review. I'm super keen to know if it lives up to the hype.
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