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Sept/Oct - Cocos / Fiji / New Caledonia / NE QLD?

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Created by HowieD > 9 months ago, 10 Apr 2009
HowieD
NSW, 88 posts
10 Apr 2009 8:44PM
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Hi all

I spent the last 2 weeks of August on the Cocos Islands last year and had a fantastic time. Looking to do a similiar trip this year but not sure where best to go.

I'm not really into riding waves so would be looking for some flat water spots. Nice warm conditions and reliable wind is a must.

A mate went to Fiji around the same time last year and loved it. Others have said it's not all that great. Could do Cocos again or could just head up to far NE QLD, New Caledonia or anywhere else within reason from Sydney. Decisions decisions...

So any recommendations on where to go this year? All advice welcome as planning this trip is going to help get me through the cold winter months ahead.

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
11 Apr 2009 11:01AM
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By september ningaloo is usually 20-25kn with butter flat water or surf.

HowieD
NSW, 88 posts
11 Apr 2009 3:37PM
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TurtleHunter said...

By september ningaloo is usually 20-25kn with butter flat water or surf.


Crowded? Considering the camper van route - cruising down the coast for 2 weeks trying new spots. Might be a great option.

RAL INN
SA, 2884 posts
11 Apr 2009 3:58PM
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you mean like this.

ashkiter
QLD, 431 posts
15 Apr 2009 11:37PM
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Hey Yea i also want to do a August trip somewhere - any good ideas - I like the idea od coccas islands, but $$$$ is a little factor....so Nigaloo you say????

ruffryder61
QLD, 470 posts
16 Apr 2009 7:42AM
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HowieD said...

Hi all

I spent the last 2 weeks of August on the Cocos Islands last year and had a fantastic time. Looking to do a similiar trip this year but not sure where best to go.

I'm not really into riding waves so would be looking for some flat water spots. Nice warm conditions and reliable wind is a must.

A mate went to Fiji around the same time last year and loved it. Others have said it's not all that great. Could do Cocos again or could just head up to far NE QLD, New Caledonia or anywhere else within reason from Sydney. Decisions decisions...

So any recommendations on where to go this year? All advice welcome as planning this trip is going to help get me through the cold winter months ahead.



NQ rocks and has so much kiting to offer...


JayP
QLD, 249 posts
16 Apr 2009 9:05AM
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try PNG if you really want a kiting adventure. virgin flys up 3x a week from brissy or take airlines PNG from cairns.

do a week in FNQ then go to PNG for an extra 3 or 4.

Rob S
VIC, 391 posts
16 Apr 2009 12:25PM
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Hi Howie,

You deserting us then? Slacker I'll be there all of August.

I went to Fiji with Tony (Ral Inn) a couple of years back. The island and accommodation are excellent. Warren was a great host. The wind is reliable and I found on average it's stronger than Cocos. You will need to learn to boat launch. It's easy the way Tony taught me. It can be very flat but not as consistently flat as the lagoon on Cocos.

I'm heading off in my caravan April 27, Will be travelling to the NW via Alice & Darwin and then down the WA coast through June and July. Not exactly ideal time for kiting I guess but fingers crossed. Hoping for some good winds around Ningaloo.

Rob

RAL INN
SA, 2884 posts
16 Apr 2009 12:48PM
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Rob S said...

Hi Howie,

You deserting us then? Slacker I'll be there all of August.

I went to Fiji with Tony (Ral Inn) a couple of years back. The island and accommodation are excellent. Warren was a great host. The wind is reliable and I found on average it's stronger than Cocos. You will need to learn to boat launch. It's easy the way Tony taught me. It can be very flat but not as consistently flat as the lagoon on Cocos.

I'm heading off in my caravan April 27, Will be travelling to the NW via Alice & Darwin and then down the WA coast through June and July. Not exactly ideal time for kiting I guess but fingers crossed. Hoping for some good winds around Ningaloo.

Rob



Hi robert, That's a lot of K's for a trip to kite with the crocs

Here's how we treat clients as nice as Robert

vader
NSW, 418 posts
16 Apr 2009 1:59PM
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cocos may be hard to get to now due to the airline going belly up so do your home work before blowing your $

HowieD
NSW, 88 posts
16 Apr 2009 4:10PM
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Yep - saw that. Wonder what Jen is doing about all the spots already filled. Hmmm - what a blow!

Rob S
VIC, 391 posts
16 Apr 2009 6:09PM
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The government has re-let the contract to National Jet / Cobham Airways. It's only a 6 month contract but that gets me home August 31.
The amazing thing is that the airfares are now cheaper!

Rob S
VIC, 391 posts
16 Apr 2009 6:12PM
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Well, by home I really just mean back to Perth August 31.

Provided the crocs don't get me.

Tony, You didn't mention the stone fish or the sharks.

Rob

Rob S
VIC, 391 posts
16 Apr 2009 6:24PM
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RAL INN said...

Rob S said...

Hi Howie,

You deserting us then? Slacker I'll be there all of August.

I went to Fiji with Tony (Ral Inn) a couple of years back. The island and accommodation are excellent. Warren was a great host. The wind is reliable and I found on average it's stronger than Cocos. You will need to learn to boat launch. It's easy the way Tony taught me. It can be very flat but not as consistently flat as the lagoon on Cocos.

I'm heading off in my caravan April 27, Will be travelling to the NW via Alice & Darwin and then down the WA coast through June and July. Not exactly ideal time for kiting I guess but fingers crossed. Hoping for some good winds around Ningaloo.

Rob



Hi robert, That's a lot of K's for a trip to kite with the crocs

Here's how we treat clients as nice as Robert




Well I'll be. That's my yellow board in the video alright. And yes Tony delivered my board to me a zillion times. I did get up and riding by the end of the 2 weeks.
Great trip!



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