Where is the best wind at the moment, and in general where is the best wind in winter.
The more consistent the wind and the more kiting days the better.
I heard a while ago it may be Port Douglas... ? I understand that WA is probably not the place to go at this time of year.
Any pointers.
Cheers

I reckon south east qld gets a lot of south easterlies at this time of year. In winter its far nth qld for trades, or tassie for 5m frontal stuff.

SE QLD drops off from now. FNQ, Port Douglas like you said, is a safeish bet. The farther north the better.

coldshot said...
Bennie does anyone snow kite in winter ova on the east coast?

Lachy seems to have done it a bit...dunno about recently tho.

If you had say 24th of June to 19th of July free and you lived in Vic with no fear of cold and keen surfer but prefer wind, would you:
a) stay in vic and chase the wind around the coast/bay
b)go to South Oz
c)go up NSW coast

my gut feeling on limited research and experience is Vic will be best?

FNQ..... nuff said.

Lizard Island unbeatable for wind during trade wind season. Look at
Probably one of the most wind consistent places in the world.
You can check the Cape Flattery bom wind reader and add about 5-10knts.
Lizards surrounding sand caves on the low tides got some amazing flatwater.

If you want to stay on the coast Alva is windy, got flatwater and waves and is always in for 5-10knots more in the late arvo ;)
One of the best locations i have seen in Australia no doubt.

www.intheloopkiteboarding.com/locations/lizard-island
Enjoy the vid we did in 2009 training with Andy Yates on his journey to become World Champ.

bennie said...
I reckon south east qld gets a lot of south easterlies at this time of year. In winter its far nth qld for trades, or tassie for 5m frontal stuff.

I forgot to add I keep hearing good things about lord howe island in winter/spring. Plenty of wind and waves.

Deff not victoria!

bennie said...

bennie said...
I reckon south east qld gets a lot of south easterlies at this time of year. In winter its far nth qld for trades, or tassie for 5m frontal stuff.

I forgot to add I keep hearing good things about lord howe island in winter/spring. Plenty of wind and waves.

Your right about Lord Howe Bennie, a real good winter option with plenty of wind & swell. Blowing 20 to 30kts as we speak. Real good package on offer this year through Kitepower or Oxely Travel. Quite a few guys coming over already!

Cluffy said...
How's the croc and box jelly situation in FNQ during winter?

jellies are only a worry in the wet season (summer, autumn), and crocs are always around but more aggressive and mobile in breeding season (also wet season)

Crocodiles have been found as far down as the Gold Coast

www.couriermail.com.au/nocookies?a=A.flavipes


Mackay is really the start of the winter trade wind. Plenty days of consistent 15-20 knots. Big kites are the go and the water clears up real nice. Here's a quick vid from last winter season.




Joe

Thanks for all of the info!!! It seems the further north on the east coast the better.
Cheers