I have been trying to plan a trip up there for my partner and I in September for a couple of weeks now. I love Australia...especially WA but I have come to the conclusion that travelling in our country is sadly a huge rip off.

We are staying 2 nights in Coral Bay, hopefully 1 night in the Yardie Creek homestead (if I can ever get in touch with them), then 2 nights in Exmouth.

Not sure what Coral Bay is like for kiting but 2 days there to keep other half happy doing touristy stuff. Then spend 2 days at sandy bay then next 2 days kiting around other beaches near Exmouth.

Was advised that we don’t need a 4wd so got the cheapest car I could. Would have loved to drive up there but only had a short time and didn’t want to be rushed.

for 2 of us at $3.5k each its a little $$.

I have never had an issue with luggage allowances on planes. If you pack all your kite gear + 20kg of clothes then you may have an issue.

2xkites, 1xboard, 1x harness,2x pump, 2x boardies,2x shirts 1x spares kit = about 19-21kg in my golf bag. That and the clothes I wear onto the plane will last me a week.

jsk did u go allens car hire, what did you pay

the gibbo said...

thinking of heading to exmouth for a week in august, fly/drive thing.
Is this good time for wind/whats best time ?
Whats the go with luggage allowace etc never had to travel with boards/kites ?

Hows about a dedicated holidays page, deals, shops, spots etc

August is probably a bit too early but you may jag it and get some kiteable conditions. Mid/late Sept onwards is a much better time. By the start of Oct it is well and truely ON!

Flying is expensive and driving there is teadeous. If driving up, best to go for 10-12 days minimum. Can recommend Yardie Creek Homestead Caravan Park which is close to Graveyards. www.visitningaloo.com.au

What airhead said.

Do a search for Exmouth Expo - its on first week of Oct.

August in Exmouth offers predominant SE winds with a hint of SW some days.
Most kiting on a SE is in front if our Exy Yacht Club (town side) and the SW on the West side (Ningaloo side).
If you plan to stay @ Yardie Homestead C/van park at least you can hit the beach for a kite as soon as the SE swings to a SW. Sandy Bay in Cape Range N.P is the perfect kiting destination...
No wind = Snorkelling and fishing...
Regular sea breezes are from Sept/Oct through until March.
You should be able to get cheaper flights with Skywest. I booked one the other day for $150 one way. Will give you more beer money!
Check their web site for info on excess luggage, as they are pretty strict.
We hire Camper Vans and Camper Trailers in Exmouth. This could be another alternative to go self sufficient camp out in Cape Range right next to Sandy Bay. www.exmouthcamperhire.com.au
Scott and I also own the Kite Shop in town, Ningaloo Kite & Board and sponsor the Exmouth expo, Demo Week. The event dates for 2010 are 3/10 - 8/10. Sooo many options!

At about $5 per person per night, paying to camp in the Cape Range National Park isn't an expensive option.

Weta said...

dusta said...
don't worry weta i'll be thinking of you
hehehehehe

M8 i'll be on the road heading North to Exmouth

Sandy Bay to Graveyards, sounds sweet

cocos still sounds better