Just decided (this morning) I want to take the missus on a holiday in September. I would also like to make it a kite trip 
the options are Fiji or Cocos. Just want to kick back, relax and kite.
Interested in pro's/cons of the two destinations. Keeping in mind my missus (who doesnt kite, but may take a lesson or two) is along for the trip.
The zephyr kite tour/location looks the goods, and Fiji...cant seem to find much definitive/positive info on kite locations, places worth staying etc.
Over to you...
Here is some info on Fiji
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=65549
If flatwater is your thing and you live in WA the cocos is a lay down mizare. The spot we went to in Fiji is very cross to cross off .Great for waveriding but not a beginners spot (for any beginners out there reading this) .there is a flatwater spot at Nana nu i ra .Fiji wind is not as consistent as cocos it seems .Fiji has other things to do and great cultural experiences .Not sure about cocos.Hope this helps
I've been to both.
Nana nu i ra in Fiji is good. Wind was strong and consistent for me in July a few years back. I would go back again for sure. However, I don't consider it good for learners. I was learning while there. The only location I felt comfortable was at the so called 'mud flats'. Shallow, no coral and ok for learners but a boat trip required each day to get there. I learnt boat launches before I could even ride my board.
I am leaving on the 13th Aug for my 4th trip to Cocos. Say no more. Kick back, relax and kite.
Rob
hey Guys
having an awesome WINDY season this year in FIJI.
Had SHQ in Melbourne bring 3 groups allready,
Kitepower in QLD just left last week
Kite Republic in Melbourne on there 3rd of 4th trips this year staying with us now..
Ral Innovatinos have two weeks late August, so yep plenty of fun
The WA crew just left last week.
Email westozwind for more Fiji info - 2nd year here
No mudflats here - just lovely Sandbars and Kitepoint to ride from!
PM me if you want some more info.
Rgds
Warren
What about cape range national park.
Every level is catered for and september is spot on if you also want sw
ll.
Pm me if you want some info
2 - 10 october talk to turtle hunter some expo thing on cape range national park, got flights $310 return,running out fast to exy(learmonth) from perth Skywest and a campervan $700-800 for the week fully decked out.
Apparently had info a 4 week pass into the park $ 40 bucks, cheap holiday all round, cocos or fiji has to be more than $1100 for the week, different scene but its hot and windy up north to, good luck
Hello Tony,
Best kite delivery service bar none. I was such a crap learner. I really kept you busy. July 2007. Good memories.
I still think the 'dark sandy siltly so called mud flats area' is the best spot for learners. But if you're going with Tony as a learner you can be more adventurous and go anywhere he goes.
Rob
Assuming the person in the water was RobS. That looks a long way from shore for a beginner.
Rob!!! You're going back to Cocos?? Say hi to the crew for me. I'm jealous... I have a new job and can't get time off. Thinking of heading to Mauritius next year with Mike. Did you see their pics?!! 
Sorry, OT. My vote is for the Cocos, but haven't been to Fiji. Can highly recommend it for learners though, and plenty of girls go, so your missus won't be too intimidated to learn. 
Have been to fiji but never again to much coral unreliable winds, If you have the money cocos is definately the place to be .
hi guys
i have just come back from fiji and loved it the wind was great the food was great the hospitality was great the accommodation was good but maby a bit over priced for whats its worth. but it all depends on how much you want to spend, because there is a few different lodges on the resort.
there is a few spots where you can kite sum spots beta than others but there all down winders so it saves you walking. there's is a heap of boat support and the driver of your boat will pump up your kite.
there are kites you can use but its beta if you use your own you probably wont need the 17 its to windy for that when the trade winds get up i way 70kg and was on a 9 all week, some days on a 7
over all its a nice place to stay and you can progress so quickly.
Just posted this re Egypt - also applies as an alternative to both Fiji AND Cocos
Chech out the Archive on Guru !
Lots of Euros are choosing Sri lanka over Egypt over this summer - Am surprised more Aussies havent discovered it considering it is the Aussie winter and SL is much cheaper to get to and the instructing and living costs are much cheaper as well. There is only one school in this location so the ocean and lagoon are empty - flatwater and waves and super downwinders
Its only small - 4 Double rooms - and is pretty booked but certainly worth a look - Ralph and Fabio use it for testing and remaking protos - and the Best boys Joe and Miguel have discovered it !
Mischi (swiss) and Leo (french) run a cool operation and thats some credit coming from an Aussie!
"Kitekuda" - Dedicated to accommodate Sri Lankas kitesurf community as well as international travelers looking for reasonably priced accommodation and schooling/guidance. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kappaladi/Kitekuda-Kappaladi-Sri-Lanka/128737490469672
Sri Lanka wind profile for 'Kitekuda' location
www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=115722
Mischi (Swiss-speaking 5 languages) and Leo (French) run the Kite school - catering for beginners through to advanced adventure seekers. www.srilankakiteschool.com
Yeah - The wind is pretty much that way from May till October - After a week you are looking for a break but it doesnt come - down side is it blows harder at night - although we had a great full moon session last time I was there.
Airfares are a bit more than Fiji but East Coast to Cocos ? All the major airlines fly in to Colombo - Using expedia I got a $750 return Melb - Colombo - Melb. Air asia was quite a bit cheaper but gear was a problem - Its a North Station and the guys are agents so I bought some Rebels at a pretty good price - Was great to see North guys Fabio and Ralph doing their stuff.
No night life other than with the group that is in at that time but that was ok after 6-7 hours at the beach .
how did you get the $750 fare ? Does expedia have a best price hunter for a given time frame (If so I couldn't find it)
Found an $844 ex Sydney.
But then when you click on the link it goes to $914
The next best was $1288
A random date in January was picked
You guys have got it all wrong.
You can stick your tropical paradise islands.
You need to get to Dungeness
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Thesurgeonmd must have some great computer skills.
But if that's Warren depicted in the picture then the hair colour is wrong, and too much of it. Plus please add a few more warts on the nose. Also he is now using a flat screen monitor (get with it). Back hair is about right.
The cave was only temp accom after the cyclone. it now has battery powered lamps.
The next time there is a thread on Fiji, I will expect a lot better of you.
Who's the troll now, "thesurgeonmd" 3 posts all about Fiji!
Safari Lodge is rocking this season - wish you were here - NOT!
Warren
PS you can call me anytime - i don't hide behind fake names!
User: Assymetic
12 Safari Lodge related posts in total (failtroll)
One In this thread accusing RobS of being a troll (Ironic)
A new thread advertising 'Speed Week' a couple hours ago (Desperate)
Several more posts bumping another Safari related thread in June (Devious)
1/10 effort
0/10 effect
brb kiting for the afternoon ;) over to you.
