Hi all Australians,

I am on top, from Canada, and I am going to make a visit under in two weeks. I am actually at an exact 12hrs time difference with Perth. I could probably dig a hole and end up in Perth (if I had time of course).

During my first week or two, I would like to stay 'somewhere', for four persons, where I can windsurf in front of the houses/hotel/condo/camping/etc. Is there a place along the coast where this is available. I would only have a vehicule to get to the place but no vehicule afterward.

The other option, would be to stay at a very cheap place in a small cottage for example and rent a cheap car to travel a little.

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. The place to stay can be South to Maragaret River or up North.

HERE ARE SOME PRECISION. I LOVE WAVE SAILING AND BUMP AND JUMP. BUT MY WIFE WOULD PREFER FLAT OR BUMP AND JUMP. I DON'T WANT PURE FLAT. MY PREFERENCE AT THIS POINT IS TO PICK A COTTAGE OR A SMALL ROOM AND RENT A SMALL CAR OR VAN. IDEALLY I WOULD FIND A PLACE ALONG A BEACH THAT FOR THE FIRST WEEK AT LEAST I DON'T HAVE TO USE A CAR AND WINDSURF IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. AFTER A GOOD REST I WOULD HAVE ENEERGY TO TRAVEL ALONG THE COAST. YOU GUYS SEEMS TO SAY THAT THIS IS EASY TO FIND BUT FROM THE NET I CAN'T TELL IF LOCATION ARE GREAT FOR WINDSURFING.

Thanks to all the crocodile Dundees and dundettes,


Roch.

THNAK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ANSWERS!!!!

What sort of windsurfing are you interested in?

Avalon Beach Mandurah, has a variety of winds, occassionally down the line wavesailing, an estuary is 1 km away with a variety of flat water sailing.

Plenty of accommodation, need more info?

Prez

I would certainly appreciate some info. My wife is already in Perth and we would like to make a decision by this weekend.

Thanks again,


Roch.

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Originally posted by Josephp

What sort of windsurfing are you interested in?

Avalon Beach Mandurah, has a variety of winds, occassionally down the line wavesailing, an estuary is 1 km away with a variety of flat water sailing.

Plenty of accommodation, need more info?

Prez

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Go with the Flow,

Rock n Roll

Rock & Roll

Cervantes is about 2.5 hours North of Perth - mainly flat water, bump & jump - some waves offshore. They get Thermal winds between the desert & the sea, which are generally a little stronger & more consistent than Perth.

Pinnacles Beach Backpackers ([email protected]) is about 200 metres from the beach, but I wouldn't personally like to drag all my gear that far every day. You can have traditional backpackers, or your own room and ensuite for very reasonable prices. The facilities are modern & clean. Suggest you hire or consider buying an old car - public transport around W.A. is pretty poor and you will enjoy the freedom if you intend chasing the wind around.

Hope you catch some good wind. Bring your sunscreen.

Dear Mr Roll,

Based on what you have said,

1. Lancellin (1 hr 20 mins from Perth) Both Flat and Waves in same area, can get accomm right next to best spot! Bit isolated, not much to do, but hard to beat for all types of windsurfing.

The rest is dependent on what you like.

2. For me Mandurah, (50 mins from Perth)I wave sail, Wife's into flat and Bump and Jump, though not quite as convenient as Lancellin, but closer to Perth, more beautiful, more to see and do.

3. Point Moore, Geralton, (5/6 hrs from Perth)(Both flat and waves) or Sunset Beach, Caravan Park,(Waves and Bump n Jump) Geralton, though this can get a bit heavy when very windy, wife may not like.
More to do in Geralton than Lancellin, big wsurf community, but bit isolated.

4. Esperance, ( 9 hrs from Perth) again great waves and a variety of flat but not all conveniently located like Lancellin. Very Spectacular Coast line, quite stunning, big enough town to do things, but very isolated.

Prez

Port Headland/Karratha is the place to be now - plenty of wind there in the next couple of days.

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Radmac

>>Avalon is crap

thanks for restoring the truth Prez!!!!

leski