Wellington Point in Brisbane/ Redland Bay is perfect in all wind directions, has shallow, flat, calm water and on the perfect tide, you can kite all day. Just ask the local crew when u get there about water depth and they will point some things out for you Be careful of the Council for you will be fined if you set your kites or any gear up above the "high tide water mark" - therefore, stick to the sandy areas for setting up.

Brighton on the North side is fairly choppy, but is still a great place to kite if you want to venture out to slightly more deep water and some chop. Excellent for boosting, but not too much area for setting up at Brighton - No fines or restrictions here.

Wello by far is my fav. spot because of the shallow smooth water, but if you are looking out for some small waves or chop, head up to brighton/ the pool for a change... Both are great spots, and I am sure there are heaps more spots other people love!

All the best, and hope for wind! It's gone lately...

Elizabeth

wello is fine for beginners. if you cant stay upwind you should stay on the upwind side of the spit when its blowing easterly or north easterly, that way you wont get pushed out into the bay towards manly.

south easterlies are perfect for beginners cause you can just walk straight back up the spit.

yep, booties are required if you're doing alot of walking. i wear them all the time anyway, i have had some really bad cuts from walking through the mud on the SE side.

Thanks bondo and elizabeth.

Brighton can still be pretty dodge on the feet. I had a chunk taken out of my toenail last week and the week before someone cut their foot on a shell and had to get three stitches. Also hear stories of stingrays etc. Bought booties. Might wait a little before I go the boosts and the rolls

Well I guess I will be seeing you at Wello when the S-SE starts blowing (where the frig are they?). I reserved this Friday arvo/Sat and Sun for the kite but it isn't looking that great. Went to the cable park first time last week...that place rocks and improved my board skills out of sight.

Hey brisbane people have yous heard of a band called Transporter..theyre from brisbane and im tryen to track there CD down..hear them on triple J all the time but cant get a cd..is there any places in brissy that might sell it?
thanks

Yeah thanks, ive been on ther site but im paranoid about buying **** over the net so i was wondering what shops have it..JB-HI FI dont so i thought i would try with you brissy people to see what you know...so you aint heard of them around brisbane elizabeth?

try rocking horse records in the city.

Thanks Guys

Gonna try Wello asap just waiting for sum dicent wind..
Didn't bring any shoes with me. Is it worth a try without or shoul i sac my old fav sneekers .

//cheers Rick

hi rich,
goat island and the sandbank next to it (bird island), has been kited in northerlies and southerlies by one of my friends with a cruiser. he said it was not bad if a little gusty from the big straddie hills and if you get into trouble you will find yourself wallowing in the middle of the murky southern bay.
the large sandbanks opposite amity on the western side fondly known as kite island is a fantastic spot if your boat is up to it.
it sometimes covers during king tides, but it also works a treat in winter westerlies.
regards ian.