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Triton730

6 posts

Triton730

6 posts

21 Oct 2007 6:16pm

I just wanted to know if anyone could list some good kiting beaches in cairns and townsville, im headed up that way soon and dont really have time to scout beaches. Good winds to you

koma

VIC

760 posts

koma

VIC, 760 posts

22 Oct 2007 1:49am

Given i'm not a local i'm sure there's heaps more beaches up there, but the one that stood out to me last i was up there was Yorkies Knob. It's just north of Cairns and i'll definitely be checking it out next time i'm up there with my kites.

jjake

1 posts

jjake

1 posts

22 Oct 2007 2:29pm

rowes bay/pallaranda townsville

Saffer

VIC

4501 posts

Saffer

VIC, 4501 posts

22 Oct 2007 4:55pm

Also worth checking out Cungolla and Alva Beach near Townsville. Superb spots

Skid

QLD

1499 posts

Skid

QLD, 1499 posts

23 Oct 2007 6:28pm

Triton,
Might be worth checking out an earlier post...
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11686
BTW, the TKA site is no longer online.

You should find the local crew at Pallaranda friendly, just remember to give the powerlines the respect they deserve. There has been a few kites hit the lines and cause blackouts. When this happens, some people start to use the B word

Tvillegus

QLD

98 posts

Tvillegus

QLD, 98 posts

23 Oct 2007 7:17pm

Make sure you stop by Alva just outside of Ayr (100km south of townsville) it is an awesome spot with flat water lagoons and waves out the back. Cungulla (about 40mins south of townsville) is a flatwater spot. Pallarenda in townsville is our local spot and is choppy in good wind. If you get the tide right, Pallarenda has shallow flat water.

nuker

QLD

48 posts

nuker

QLD, 48 posts

23 Oct 2007 8:11pm

I'll be there tomorrow and Thursday. Given the tides and forecast, should I be driving to Alva, or just head to Pal? I have good light wind gear so if there's enough for the kite to fly properly I'll be hitting the water one way or another. Chrs, Warren

Triton730

6 posts

Triton730

6 posts

23 Oct 2007 7:56pm

Thanks for the tips. ill be coming through around 12/11, just found out my riding buddy can't come, would any locals be willing to show me around a bit or does any body know of any shops or instructors who run tours or trips? Good Winds to everyone.

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