Hi,

I'm in Perth and planning to move over to Melbourne next year after I finish my Physiotherapy program. I plan on living somewhere around the city.

I'm trying to brainstorm options of places to live in, I'm 25 and do miss the city living of my home town (Toronto), I would like to experience the city life and KS at the same time. I'm hoping Melbourne will allow that.

I have a couple questions. Where are the best areas to live in to maximize kite surfing time. After work surf and such. Also, if I plan to kite surf in Melbourne will i still need my car or can I manage without it.

Any advice or resources will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Daniel

Summer daylight till 9pm

Thanks.

The south Melbourne is very attractive to me. Sounds like reality is I would have to keep my car if I plan on kitesurfing.

In the city, where is the launching/landing area. Is it along beaconsfield parade? or more in the st.kilda area?

If you are wanting night life along with close to the kiting - St Kilda is your best bet.

danw said...

Altona is quite close, I think it'd be just about as far as my drive at the moment!

The region from Port Melbourne to St. Kilda looks good. I sure like south melbourne and st. kilda from the things I've read. All the other things like rent, work, restaurants, bars comes into play. Thanks for the tips, at least I now where I should be to get some reasonable chances to kitesurf.

Let me know when you arrive and I'm happy to show you some of the local kitespots.

The other advantage of St Kilda/Port Melbourne/South Melbourne is the access to foreshore parking permits. Not sure what other areas get access to it, but for about $20/year it gives you free parking on the beach front anywhere from Port Melbourne up to Elwood which is pretty helpful. I know more than a fair share of people that have been stung with parking tickets while out kiting.

Dont forget to bring plenty of rubber...4/3 wetsuit that is.