That is crazy...
Nuts...
Insane.
That is what a lot of people say when they see kite boarders doing stunts.
But kite boarding is not just about stunts and unreal aerobatics.
It is also about visiting places and mingling with a kite boarding community.
You need a friendly shore, good wind but also a good group of kite boarders to swap stories and improve your skills.
Here are the top kiteboarding locations in Australia that have all of these.
1.
Scarborough Beach, Perth WA.
Kiteboarding is very popular in this area since it is frequented by a young crowd.
Aside from kiteboarding launches, the powdery white sand is also perfect for swimming, picnics and good old sunbathing.
Kiteboard and surfing communities usually hit this beach in the afternoon in anticipation of the sea breeze that comes in at the latter part of the day.
2.
Coffs Harbour, NSW.
This is an awesome spot for kiteboarding.
Choose from different spots to kite from, a flat top set up south of Woolgoolga, Park Beach and Southside of Emerald beach to name a few.
Sea winds are fantastic in these locations and the waves are something to look forward too.
3.
Port Douglas, QLD.
Kiteboarding locations at its best where there is always something for everyone.
The area can accommodate all kiters amateur and experts alike.
Shallow waters on long and wide beaches for newbies and sand bars with flat waters and sand bars for advanced kiters.
You will have access for off shore kiting to Low Isles.
By the cays of the Great Barrier Reef.
4.
Safety Bay, West Australia.
Is an all level location for kiteboarding that is best for free styling and speed.
Soft sand shores with a sparse crowd, this spot has facilities such as a launch area, gear rental, restaurants, shopping and an option to rough it up or go for style when it comes to accommodation.
5.
Sandy Point, VIC.
The progressive sport of kiteboarding is at home in Sandy Point.
You can nail your fears in learn to kiteboard classes for beginners orimprove your kiting skills with advanced courses.
This location is well known for its reliable winds, kiteable in all directions.
Kiteboarding packages include IKO certified instructors, beach house accommodation and meals.
Gear needs are supplied from rentals to sales.
6.
Tannum Sands, QLD.
Give way to your kiteboarding whims as you hit this extraordinary location!A well monitored beach with access to the Great Barrier Reef.
The sport of kiteboarding has boosted Tannum Sands as a premier location for the activity.
Summertime is the best for kiters as Tannum Sands are all flat water and waves, a kiteboarders dream.
7.
Inverloch, VIC.
The winds are high and the waves are all set for a kiteboarder to explore this great location in Victoria.
Best winds are from September to March and options for a launch can either be inthe inlet for a Clearwater run or go more adventurous out of the inlet to hit some waves with your wind speed.
8.
Margaret River, WA.
This great location offers an extensive kiteboarding course that covers equipment details, weather assessment, site condition setup, and self and re-launching of kites.
Get to try the latest kiteboarding equipment and have a feel of what suits you before you purchase your own.
Oh, and they give fantastic markdowns on equipment when you sign up for lessons with them.
9.
Whyalla, SA.
You would run out of time before you run out of things to do in this spot.
Kiteboarding here is 100% worth it!The foreshore is just the perfect setting for a perfect launch; no wonder kite boarding competitions are popular here.
Are you looking for a kite boarding community?One that you can come back to every week to kiteboard with and compare your own gusts and swells with?Then you have come to the right place.
10.
Woodman Point, WA.
The "woodies" as it is fondly called by locals is a peninsula that is protected from swells by Garden Island.
This known fact makes it a perfect spot for kiteboarding.
Water conditions range from shallow to flat to choppy but all good for kiteboarding.
No worries in sharing the open space, there's plenty of room to rig on several beaches fronting 3 locations.
The ideal time of the year to kite is from November to March as warm sea breezes dominate most of the entire day.
Nuts...
Insane.
That is what a lot of people say when they see kite boarders doing stunts.
But kite boarding is not just about stunts and unreal aerobatics.
It is also about visiting places and mingling with a kite boarding community.
You need a friendly shore, good wind but also a good group of kite boarders to swap stories and improve your skills.
Here are the top kiteboarding locations in Australia that have all of these.
1.
Scarborough Beach, Perth WA.
Kiteboarding is very popular in this area since it is frequented by a young crowd.
Aside from kiteboarding launches, the powdery white sand is also perfect for swimming, picnics and good old sunbathing.
Kiteboard and surfing communities usually hit this beach in the afternoon in anticipation of the sea breeze that comes in at the latter part of the day.
2.
Coffs Harbour, NSW.
This is an awesome spot for kiteboarding.
Choose from different spots to kite from, a flat top set up south of Woolgoolga, Park Beach and Southside of Emerald beach to name a few.
Sea winds are fantastic in these locations and the waves are something to look forward too.
3.
Port Douglas, QLD.
Kiteboarding locations at its best where there is always something for everyone.
The area can accommodate all kiters amateur and experts alike.
Shallow waters on long and wide beaches for newbies and sand bars with flat waters and sand bars for advanced kiters.
You will have access for off shore kiting to Low Isles.
By the cays of the Great Barrier Reef.
4.
Safety Bay, West Australia.
Is an all level location for kiteboarding that is best for free styling and speed.
Soft sand shores with a sparse crowd, this spot has facilities such as a launch area, gear rental, restaurants, shopping and an option to rough it up or go for style when it comes to accommodation.
5.
Sandy Point, VIC.
The progressive sport of kiteboarding is at home in Sandy Point.
You can nail your fears in learn to kiteboard classes for beginners orimprove your kiting skills with advanced courses.
This location is well known for its reliable winds, kiteable in all directions.
Kiteboarding packages include IKO certified instructors, beach house accommodation and meals.
Gear needs are supplied from rentals to sales.
6.
Tannum Sands, QLD.
Give way to your kiteboarding whims as you hit this extraordinary location!A well monitored beach with access to the Great Barrier Reef.
The sport of kiteboarding has boosted Tannum Sands as a premier location for the activity.
Summertime is the best for kiters as Tannum Sands are all flat water and waves, a kiteboarders dream.
7.
Inverloch, VIC.
The winds are high and the waves are all set for a kiteboarder to explore this great location in Victoria.
Best winds are from September to March and options for a launch can either be inthe inlet for a Clearwater run or go more adventurous out of the inlet to hit some waves with your wind speed.
8.
Margaret River, WA.
This great location offers an extensive kiteboarding course that covers equipment details, weather assessment, site condition setup, and self and re-launching of kites.
Get to try the latest kiteboarding equipment and have a feel of what suits you before you purchase your own.
Oh, and they give fantastic markdowns on equipment when you sign up for lessons with them.
9.
Whyalla, SA.
You would run out of time before you run out of things to do in this spot.
Kiteboarding here is 100% worth it!The foreshore is just the perfect setting for a perfect launch; no wonder kite boarding competitions are popular here.
Are you looking for a kite boarding community?One that you can come back to every week to kiteboard with and compare your own gusts and swells with?Then you have come to the right place.
10.
Woodman Point, WA.
The "woodies" as it is fondly called by locals is a peninsula that is protected from swells by Garden Island.
This known fact makes it a perfect spot for kiteboarding.
Water conditions range from shallow to flat to choppy but all good for kiteboarding.
No worries in sharing the open space, there's plenty of room to rig on several beaches fronting 3 locations.
The ideal time of the year to kite is from November to March as warm sea breezes dominate most of the entire day.
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