hi everybody, me and a friend both kiters, both from austria will land in perth on the 26th dec. 2011! we stay for 6 weeks! we would like to kite around the coast in WA from perth up to coral bay! is there a train or bus going there - and should we bring our own gear? or is ist better to buy or rent cheap stuff there? thanks for your help! [email protected] Facebook: Alex Dole
Hi
Best bring your own gear. Not many places rent, but check out these links: http://westozkiteboarding.com.au/kite/hire
www.elementalkiteboarding.com/kitesurfing-kites-hire-perth.html
www.sossurf.com.au/SOS/Home.html
But like spot1 said - its the wild west out there. Nothing between Perth and Coral Bay but beaches. Sounds nice but remember the "nothing" bit. Most people that do these sort of trips will go in convoy with proper off road cars & gear, prepared for everything and anything.
Good luck,
DR
For inspiration, google benwilsonsurf and filthywest.
Register to watch the whole video. Awesome!! Makes me want to drop everything and do proper kite/road trip again.
Ha ha ha, I understand coming from Austria why,d ya ask about public transport and renting gear, but there is 1200 km or so between Perth and coral bay, with only probably 1.5 ish million people within this area and even less as you are just on the coast. Hence not feasible for public transport worth using. You could use buses To the main centers and hire a car.
Better to hire a van in Perth. You don't need 4wd unless you are seeking certain places. Plenty of places accessible via 2wd. Bring own gear or sell and buy here, some good retailers in Perth and Gero and even in exmouth. Depends how much money your have. The lack of people and the many beaches is why it is so good. But you will pay for this privilege.
Also when at spots, especially in Perth get local knowledge and abide by the council rules. Don't spoil it for the locals. Kiting is huge here and pressure on the water in mounting. Good luck guys and please take seriously this last paragraph.
Do us all a favour buddy.
When you and your Euro mates come out here to WA respect the rules of every place you go to.
We are all sick and tired of hearing about stupid Euros doing stupid stuff on the water or in areas where you shouldn't kite. Then you all go home and we are left to clean up the mess with the councils and governments.
So if your unsure think about it, ask a local, go to a kite shop and ask the rules of the area then everything will be sweet.
Spread the word to your Euro kite mates and enjoy.
yo alexd6 come on up to dongara,not too many rules up here mate,youll be made welcome by the local crew 20 kms of great kiting and 3 or 4 max kiters.super relaxed,you can get to most major town by coach ,but id rent a camper 4wd gets you into places a coach cant,bring your own gear travel light its summer enjoy, see you out there cauncy
Hahahah your all soft. Just telling it how it is and what we all hear out there. Oh please let's not offend anyone.
