Hi there, I am new to kiting and just started, had a few lessons and wanted to find out the following:
1. What are the best places in and around Sydney to start kiting ( as far as Newcastle and down south)
2. Are there any newbies, keen to hook up and learn together.
Thanks
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G'day mate, Welcome to kiting. 
There are a few good spots to learn. I learnt at dolls and Wanda, Dolls is probably not the best spot to learn as there is a bit of a current that can take your board and wanda has waves. If you head a bit further north to Sans Susi then that would probably be the best flat water spot around sydney. It gets crowded so try to find a quiet spot where there is not as many kiters.
Hope this helps.
Cheers mate.
