After the awesome time had by all on our first 2 trips to Double Island point we keep getting asked when the next trip will be. Surf FX are doing it again from September 14th to the 16th. It is the weekend before school holidays so it should be uncrowded. As with the first trips you pay us nothing, just dust off the camping gear, fill up your 4X4 and get ready for a good time.
No Four wheel drive? No Problem. There are always a few empty seats or get a few friends and rent one for the weekend from Pelican 4x4 hire www.pelican4x4hire.com.au
We will be leaving Surf FX (Gold Coast) at 4pm on Friday the 14nd, 2 days of camping, kiteboarding, surfing and whatever else. If you want to go early or stay longer go for it, its a great place to spend a few days. Back on the 16th in the evening. If your coming from Brisbane we can meet along the way. It is BYO food, WATER, beer (cans only, less rubbish) and anything else you need.
This trip is great if you have never been to Double Island Point. We can show you around and its great fun. You will need a 4X4 with a recovery point, tire gauge and it would be good if you had a snatch strap. I suggest a trip to super cheap auto and get a tow rated shackle to make attaching a snatch strap a breeze. Each vehicle will need a permit and a camping permit (link below). There are no shops, few toilets, its real camping. Ideally each car will have their own water, food, stove, tent ect.
We will have lots of demo kites and boards from cabrinha, Naish, North and Ozone, paddleboards and other toys to try.
Drive to Noosa, take the barge across the river then get on the beach and head north to the Teewah camping area. Alternative you can drive on the sealed road to Rainbow beach and take the Fresh Water Creek track to the beach. We will be camping at the northern most end of the camping area as marked on the map. For more info call Jon on 0416 183995 or email jon.eddy@surffx.com.ausurffx.com.au/latest-news/double-island-point-camping-trip/
Leaving Surf FX at 4pm on Friday the 14th, 2 days of camping, SUPing, kiteboarding, surfing and whatever else. Back 4th evening. BYO food, WATER, beer (cans only) and anything else you need. You will need a 4X4 with a recovery point. We will have some demo kites and boards to try too. Each vehicle will need a permit and a camping permit (link below). There are no shops, few toilets, its real camping. Drive to Noosa, take the barge across the river then get on the beach and head north to the Teewah camping area. We will be camping at the northern end of the camping zone. Call me for info Jon 0416183995
MAP www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/pdf/cooloola-great-sandy-map.pdf
INFO www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/camping.html#teewah_beach_camping_zone
CAMPING/CAR PERMIT (select cooloola area, beech camping - teewah) https://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks/iaparks/gds/IAGDS050.jsp?quickParkId=1129
Some pics of our last trip.
Great kiting, Great surfing ans SUPing
Add your self to the list if you are going to come along
www.facebook.com/events/117709175040697/
Here is the new link to the camping permit
www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/iaparks/gds/
tides ok ?
www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/oceanography/tides/tide_predications.cgi
high tide at 6.30pm
I'd like to come with you guys but don't have car
So much please to share any expense. Is anyone have space for myself?
Thanks.
I will be coming by myself so if any one needs a lift from hervey bay or can meet up at rainbow give us a message have room for 2 people have landcruiser wagon but the back has my bed in it so can only take 2 . Has a big roof rack with board holders so gear to travel is not a prob . Have cooking gear and fridge . Cant wait for a good weekend of kiting and making new freinds .
There are lots of people looking to go up early Friday and make a long weekend out of it. You have lots of notice so book the time off work now! If you cant make it Friday morning there will still be people heading up in the eavning.
Kate and myself will be going for sure and I think Kurtis is putting his gear in his 4x4 right now....We are also going over to North Stradie for the Gold Coast show weekend which fall on Friday 31st August - Sunday the 2nd September. North Straddie has some amazing 4x4 tracks, sand mountains for down hill boarding, great surfing beaches and some of best kite beaches as well. The best thing about going over on the Gold Coast show weekend that its extremely quiet and you have all the caravan and camping sites to yourself as well as the surf breaks.
Ferry cost about $100 return and tent sites about $30/per night We are all staying at Adder Rock Caravan Park.
Troy Rottor, Man - you were pulling off some amazing double s-bends and railly's at Shear water on monday..Bloody legend go hard..
Haha thanks rory, heading down at 2:30 to work on them.
Going off the face book page there seems to be a few people heading to double island
Well hello!
This sounds like a rad trip and being new to Australia (from Vancouver BC Canada to do my masters) i havent really met any kiters and havent been to double island point yet...id totally love to tag along, i have camping gear but i definitely dont have a 4x4 :) if anyone has room and wants to have a little Canadian kiter chica along id love to meet some kiters and do some boosting!!
Sweet as!
Nicole from Canada ;)
Anyone have a spare seat in their ride for me?? Can either leave from the Goldie or from Noosa?
Cheers, Jules
Only a 3 more weeks untill the trip. If you dont have a snatch strap for your 4x4 yet BCF has a fathers day sale for $79 you get a snatch strap, 2 shackels and a bag. Perfect to get yourself or your friend out when bogged in the sand.
Some of the links in the original post have changed. Here are the new links on area info, booking a permit, and the facebook page for the event.
Facebook www.facebook.com/events/117709175040697/
MAP www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/pdf/cooloola-great-sandy-map.pdf
INFO www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/cooloola/camping.html#teewah_beach_camping_area
CAMPING/CAR PERMIT (select cooloola area, beech camping - teewah) www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/iaparks/gds/IAGDS050.jsp;jsessionid=PJWlQ5yhpGcMg7Rn1STbqS72tKQtnmXdL4W1bshnJNS06wyjgXP0!935701984
2 Weeks to go!!! We just put a 2" lift in the Surf FX Jeep. Now its ready for anything and towing out the RAV4s that get stuck ;)
How many toys are you bringing? We are going to bring our SUPs, Kites, Surfboards, spear guns perhaps and anything else we can fit.
If there is a particular bit of gear you want to demo like a certain kite or board, let us know and we will do our best to pack it.
Hey guys I need to stress that we are not looking after you. You need to bring your own gear, food, water, tent and anything else you need to survive. The lagoon on the North side is great for beginners but we will not be doing lessons (as some people have requested).
We are going on a fun trip, Come along and hang out, have a cold one and get in the water.
See you guys there :)
Its the Map! we will be at the most northern end of the camping zone. For those of you coming up later on friday the tide will be high so drive towards rainbow beach (instead of Noosa and driving up the beach) and take the freshwater road down to the beach. Cant wait!!
This looks great. I live in Brisbane, i have 4x4 n i got my kiting equipment. I'm keen to go on the trip.
Unfortunately i have no camping gear at all, I have space in my car. would be awesome if someone needs a ride and can hook us both up with camping gear.
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man I love DI. What an awesome spot. surf in the morning, kite in the arvo, camp in the evening. plenty of sun, sand and beautiful scenery. I rate it in my top 10 kiting destinations worldwide. Enjoy..
If your coming up I have a short list of gear you should have in your 4X4 incase you or your friends get bogged. A quick trip to BCF and your sorted.
1. Tire Gauge, be sure to drop your tire pressure to prevent you from getting bogged in the first place (drop to 18-25psi depending on the tire and 4x4) http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/XTM-4WD-Tyre-Gauge-2-in-1.aspx?pid=291389&menuFrom=10107
2. Snatch strap and Shackles www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/XTM-SUV-Snatch-Kit.aspx?pid=215582&menuFrom=10102#Description
3. Hitch Shackel, turn your towbar into a tow point. www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/XTM-Hitch-Shackle.aspx?pid=215597&menuFrom=10102#Description
Be sure to keep your strap handy like under your seat so you don't have to unload all your crap to get to it!
Only 7 sleeps this is takeing forever cant wait if you havnt got it organise yet do it now . By the way it is way cheeper to get permits on line then at the imformation center the servo is double the price online a car is $24.90 for a week at the servo is $25.50 for the day .
Please remember to bring CANS, not glass bottles. Nobody wants glass in their feet and its much easier to pack into the cars to take to the bin.
Well what can i say what an epick time the surf fx crew was great the other kiters there great aswell . Good wind wrong direction for largon excpet for thusday which was north and i had the largon to myself for 6 hours . Spent a lot of time at inskip aswell nice little largon there wind top out at around 22 knots on friday and around 18 on saterday . I had to go late sat arv but some kiters were in the surf and on land boards on the beach . A big thank you to jon for bringing me up my new kite and to everyone that put up with me rambling on as i have only ever being with one kiter before this week end and to see 40 or more kiters in one spot , well you know the kid at christmas thing . until next time good winds 
