heys guys

we are wanting to get away over summer, somewhere up the coast to kite and camp. where do you guys recomend??
keen to camp near flat water but a few waves would be sweet also!
only looking to go for a few days but would be sweet to find somewhere we could go every couple of weeks for something diff

how lomg would it take to drive there from scarbs??

ningarloo looks beautiful!!!
wat is geraldton like for flat water and camping??

Gday Graceful,

Geraldton is great but it depends on what you mean by camping.....

If you want a powered site then there's a caravan park right near Point Moore, good for some flat water and surf.

If you head about 30k's further north, you've got Coronation Beach. Same wind as Gero (obviously), massive area of flat water with some good surf on the outer reef. Camping is more basic but right on the beach, I think there's long drop toilets (or maybe flushing) and someone there to collect your money. You could camp further up the beach for free with no toilets but the rangers might get cranky.

Both spots can get crowded during the season but Coro's is better with more room and if you've got all day to wait for the crowds to thin out you're laughing.

Yup Lano is a fantastic spot and not to be missed. You have flatwater, waves, beach break and open water reefs.

You will have to deal with some of the Windsurfers out on the peak but you should go alright with a bit of respect and caution.

Good luck in your hunt.

graceful said...

thx for the replys guys,i reckon lano will be the go!!!
wat would be the most used size kite thu summer up there???
how much windyer dose it get than here??

Hey Graceful,

Usually add 5 knots to the Perth windspeed to get a rough idea of Lano wind. I reckon a 9m is good for most wind for an average sized rider on a twinny. You could do it easy on a surfboard with a 7m.

There are better waves than the main peak which usually swarms with Euros poleys, have a look at the left hander on the edge of the channel upwind of the reef directly upwind of Lano Island. Just be careful of the slab reef if you get caught a bit deep on the wave.

Lots of other good waves on back beach and other areas. Do a downwinder from Ledge and explore.

Have fun!