I'm coming back to Australia for a mate's wedding at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke in the first week of October. I was wondering if any of you guys have any tips on where to kite on North Straddie (preferably near Point Lookout) and anything I should watch out for.

I've got about three years experience kiting, so waves up to 2m and everything that goes with it is not a problem. I won't have a 4WD.

Thanks greenleader - you've saved me a heap of trouble figuring it all out. Here's hoping for good northerlies for that week. With all that good news I might auction a kidney so I can afford to stay a few extra days there.

Yep Greenleader's right on the wind. I used to stay there at least once a month at one stage, back then you could do almost anything.... i remember you could drive on any beach. We drive from cylinder all the way to amity, we used to tie a real long skirope to the car then surf the little waves all the way along. Then they got all restrictive, they brought in 4x4 permits & camping permits cuz there were to many tourists (it ruined it big time). surfwise i reckon Frenchmans 'most of the time' has the biggest swells due to the direction the beach faces, but often isn't a good break. Cylinder is always playfull, when its big it goes off, but the currents can be quite strong. Main beach is often good. ive surfed there when theres been shark feeding frenzies from schools of bait fish..... we just walked down the beach 200m no probs.

North Straddie I love the place. Great for surfing and kiteing. I also went up for a mates wedding the last time i went and did not take my kite gear I got lots of waves surfing and watched a few guys out in the afternoon at cylinders doing the business on kites. The best way to enjoy the island is to hire a 4x4 at Brisbane and go accross on the ferry. Not that expensive but will open up so much more of the island for you to play on. We got a Hilux twin cab from a place near the Brisbane airport and a couple of months after returning the car sent them photos of an airbourne Hilux on Straddie
Some nice lakes up their for relaxing in and most of the locals are frendly and will give you advise on where to go. Exploring is certainly the best way to go with an adventure around every corner. Surfing at frenchmans in the morning usually means you have to share the waves with dolphins Although their are lots of rumors about sharks i believe the hype far outways the truth. Good way of keeping the kooks out of the water.

Sukluded places, hot weather and great scenery. Enjoy. Im jealous