First group booked 3 Melb kiters dodging the ice bergs, a further two groups looking at coming early to mid August, we now have sola power fridge, and TV to chill the beers and laugh at the days gopro antics, 3 beach bures complete and a third framed, club hous framed and the roof thatched with the flooring under construction, check out the photos, the photo of the round hous is the Kai ( Eat ) hous not the club hous
Cheers
Awesome keep throwing out ideas guys, I'll show these two places to my bro/kite buddy and see what he thinks
The first group Scheduled to arrive next week, group of 5 kiters, keep you all posted how it goes.
Did you guys build a bridge over the creek yetor do you still need someone who knows how to drive a 4wd
This weeks wind forecast, looking good for the first kite group to arrive this Tuseday, two of the group arrived early to score a perfect weekend of kiting.
What a great week of kiting with our first Australia visitors to the new PNG Gelebara kite camp, today
we had 25 to 30 knots with lots of sunshine and flat water will post some photos of today later.
there should be some surf off shore on the outer reef about 8km from the kite camp, otherwise keep going on down the highway to hula village for waves. probably take about the same amount of time either way.
I just got back on Sunday from Gelebara Kite Camp,and it`s outstanding for a budget,fully lit kiting experience!.A huge sandy bottomed playground,being a sandbar fringed by reef about a km or so offshore,and a sandy spit to keep the water flat upwind.Local Papuans provide boat support when required,watched over by the camp`s manager,Mark,a talented kiteboarder himself(a good bloke too).Fresh seafood can be bought from the villagers as they amble on by in the mornings,educating us on the latest catch of the day.We had deep fried squid on a couple of nights-delicious!The winds were strong every day,reaching 25-30 kts and mostly steady,but uncharacteristically cross-offshore while we were there.We`re told it`s normally cross-shore to cross-onshore.Our party ranged from very experienced wakestyle kiters,through intermediate to beginner,and we all managed to kite every day,thanks to the right equipment,and a safe location.There are other locations nearby for kiters who need waves(Hula),and Taurama Beach near Moresby is good when it`s too windy elsewhere.It definitely should be on your list if you want an O/S kite trip not far from home.
Bolli,
Thanks for the great post, Especially the talented comment, a little generous, however I think you referring about a old fat fella ;-) it was a real pleasure meeting and having your company, the locals love having all of you, From the gelebara gang thanks for coming
Cheers
Grumpy
Love you to come and visit, no real waves at the camp however you will enjoy the down winders which is like the sunnnie coast on a flattish day, wind waves! And you will love the camp great kiting with the PNG experience. If the swell is up you can get good wave off our local beaches or travel 2hrs further past Gelebara camp to hula, which I would recommend if time permits.
I will try to call you soon to fill you in on the details
Cheers
Big splash
First group done and happy, second group just arrived, with get forecast for the next week. If you are after a affordable kite trip with a culture experience, wind and warm, then think about a trip at a cost of under $400 per person twin share, plus food and drinks ect; with air fees about $500 return ex Brisbane, you can kite until your arms full off! For under a $ 1000.
Hi,
i would like advices and information about Papoua New Guinea.
I'm from Tahiti , going to live in PNG for job,i will be based in Madang.
I'm looking for kitesurf and surf spot I will really need It!
Do you also Know somehing about Life condition medical aids and price ?
Can you help me please?
Thank you very much for your answers.
C?dric Blondeau
The weekend, just about as good as it gets, 32 degrees, 15 to 18 knots SE started at 10 am just a little off shore, then shifted to the cross shore SE 18 to 25.
For a week getaway, Air fees and Accommodation for $1000 + drinks and food you can enjoy the winds, warm weather and friendly people.
Last group from WA review
Hi, I have just come back from a week at Gelebara kite camp. I have travelled to many places with and without my kite gear-Spain, morocco, Africa, SE Asia etc. Go to Gelebara! We were two mates on a casual (budget) trip with the aim of taking in some kiting, snorkelling and getting into some local seafood. The time spent at Galebara exceeded both of our expectations ten fold. Firstly the kiting setup- I'm from wa and I would describe it as the best kiting playground I have seen. It's got something for every kiter and keeps changing throughout the day with the tide. The wind kicked in at around 9am until sunset and it howled for a week! Warm water, flat water, small boosting ramps what else do you need?! Secondly the people - the camp is run by locals with support from an expat Aussie. You will feel like part of the family after the first campfire cook up. If you are prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved then a bounty of amazing experiences is ready and waiting. Finally the accommodation - it's beachside bungalows with decking, couches, showers etc. it's basic yet it's exactly how it should be. You sleep, eat, drink beer literally metres from the water. I'm planning on posting some pics in the coming weeks. Go to Galebara with a relaxed attitude and open mind and you'll not be disappointed. Enjoy!
One of our new kiters mastering the back roll, this would have been his 10 th outing not bad, must be the great conditions!