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JohnyMc

QLD

60 posts

JohnyMc

QLD, 60 posts

6 Nov 2013 11:44pm

Heading that way March/April 2014 and looking for any info.

Kuanui

QLD

37 posts

Kuanui

QLD, 37 posts

7 Nov 2013 9:41am

I went Papatura up in the north, Santa Isabelle province in April/May but we had no wind. In fact it was like the doldrums. But the flip side was that the surf was great. I highly recommend it. The previous trip we went to the Marovo lagoon in the Western province. Had a few days of good wind but I didn't have a kite with me. It's hard to find a spot to launch as trees grow right to the edge of the water and some very sharp coral rocks around. The people are great and it's very off the beaten track, we really loved it. What part are you off to?

JohnyMc

QLD

60 posts

JohnyMc

QLD, 60 posts

7 Nov 2013 10:13pm

Roviana Lagoon, near Munda

Kuanui

QLD

37 posts

Kuanui

QLD, 37 posts

8 Nov 2013 11:25am

Munda itself is a bit of a hole but all around is great and fantastic diving. It's easy to have a boat take you to where ever you want (in fact its the only transport). Check out gotours.com.au for some more info, they seem to know the area well. Buy some duty free booze when you go as it's hard to find over there. Remember there are no shops so take what you need. Also take a few gifts for the village kids. Have fun!

Coral Sea

QLD

476 posts

Coral Sea

QLD, 476 posts

9 Nov 2013 8:58am

I spent 3 months there March-May this year, around Kolombangara and Gizo, Western Province. Surf was good, didn't see much wind above 12-15 knots. Apparently it does get trades but only in the peak winter months June-August. If you are going to be at Roviana, take a surfboard, spare everything, good first aid kit, (can't have too much bacteroban!). Skulls righthander is not far from Munda, and if you are going to be up at Gizo, call in and see Ben Livah at Ben's Surf Camp (www.facebook.com/BensSurfCamp), he's right on the beach at Pailongge which is arguably the best and most consistent right hand barrel in the Sols. Enjoy!

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