QLD
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Kitesurfing Mission Beach, Qld?
Any good kitesurfing spots Mission Beach, Qld or coastline between Cairns and Townsville (not including). Thanks.
QLD
144 posts
Mission's (actually south mission's) position makes it not as great as one would first expect. Too much easterlie in the wind makes it directly onshore, and at a high tide, it's a pretty technical launch. Dunk Island can also caust a bit of disturbance. Having said that, the times I have been to Mission, there hasn't been enough wind to get going. But I am really looking forward to checking it out in a SE at low tide. Dunk Island looks pretty good too, but I would suggest catching a water taxi out there rather than trying to make a crossing.
Heading north from Mission I would highly reccomend Kurrimine Beach and Cowley Beach. I've kited in both and they're great fun. If you're in a camper or motorhome, there are plenty of spots/parks to stop overnight in.
Bramston also looks good, though I haven't kited there.
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