Pari Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 I think the last time I had a holiday in Australia was the last time i went to Yeppoon the the EK guys and gals. A few years ago, 2012 I think. I got away over New Year, went up to Hervey Bay to stay and look specifically for good flat water conditions that I could practice getting going on the foil board. Thanks to some Seabreeze forum advice I had a couple of days at Elliot Heads and one day at Woodgate. I loved these two spots, especially Woodgate. The wind was crap for two of the three sessions, maybe 10-12 knots, but the Soul did itself proud and I was still able to practice my foil board starts and ride along, until inevitable I'd crash. Not enough wind for a twin tip or for any other LEI kiters to bother trying. The Soul saved my trip, otherwise it would have been a long way to travel and only get one decent session in. You do have to time it right for the tides as the lagoons can get to shallow for the foil mast when tide is low. Lovely spots to kite. If EK ever decided to organize some trip up that way for foiling about (pun intended), could be good fun. andy666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy666 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 sounds good. Have you got any pictures mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pari Posted January 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Hi Andy, no I didn't taken any pictures unfortunately. I wish i had especially of Woodgate as it's very beautiful there. Here's something from Google Northern Kites Au 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pari Posted October 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I'm planning another few days up at these locations again- Need to get away, been in Kingy to much. I'll try to get some pics this time. andy666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy666 Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 @Pari when are you looking at going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pari Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 I got to Bundaberg, yesterday, Wednesday, evening. I’m staying at a backpackers as it’s only 20km to Elliot Heads. Another session saved by the Soul 12m. Very light wind, maybe 8-10kn. But still really easy to get up on the board and planing along. Having Some food, then try the twin tip, but wind is still a bit low. Should be better tomorrow. Day 1 pics: Northern Kites Au and bakersdozen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pari Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 So I got back from my Kitesurfing trip last night. Five days of great kiting and a few aches and pains. The last day was an unexpected gift as I only drove to Thoedolite Creek, Woodgate, to say my farewells and have one more look at what’s got to be one of my favourite kite spots to date. But the wind gods were on my side despite what the forecast was showing and I had the best session of the trip before the drive home. I spent the first day at Elliot heads and the rest at Thoedolite, driving there and back from Bundy. It really is a beautiful kite spot. For anyone wanting to learn on flat water, learning to foil, freestyle tricks or just wanting to kite in an isolated beauty spot I can’t recommend it enough. I will definitely be making more trips up there. bakersdozen and Northern Kites Au 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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