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Looking for Wind in April

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Created by greenhead > 9 months ago, 18 Feb 2012
greenhead
WA, 51 posts
18 Feb 2012 1:02PM
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Currently based in Perth and I have been looking for some where to travel where there is wind in April... Basically I would like some where that I can get to in less than 12 hours of flights and 3 hours of car/bus/... .

Looked at Mui Ne but I have been told that the season is finished by April.
The latest place I have come up with is Hua Hin Thailand. It has some markets etc to keep my wife happy.

I don't know anyone that has been so I hope someone here has.

cheers

Coral Sea
QLD, 476 posts
20 Feb 2012 12:08PM
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North Queensland or PNG.

Steady SE trade winds most of the time, which get more reliable as you go further north.

There is an unwritten rule in NQ, never plan a reef trip over easter, as it will invariably be bowing 25-30knots.

matto
VIC, 210 posts
20 Feb 2012 1:22PM
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When do the trade winds start blowing in NE Qld? How far north do you need to go?

BurkeyBoy
QLD, 549 posts
20 Feb 2012 2:15PM
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Get in touch with Bretto at Windswell, Port Douglas. When he told me I'd need a stinger suit and to stay out of the river mouth due to crocs, I re-thought my travel plans I hear the trips out to Lizard Island are amazing.

INTHELOOP
QLD, 1855 posts
20 Feb 2012 5:04PM
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matto said...

When do the trade winds start blowing in NE Qld? How far north do you need to go?


start in April and end in Dec.
heaps of stuff you can do in NQ.lots of kiting.its worth a good road trip

pueter66
QLD, 205 posts
20 Feb 2012 5:23PM
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matto said...

When do the trade winds start blowing in NE Qld? How far north do you need to go?


From Central queensland Keppel bay north is a good start Bowen is also a good spot. Trust me I know I try to fish this time of year but always just end up sailing more instead. Right through the year. Buggers me why I even keep the boat.

stabber
NSW, 1114 posts
21 Feb 2012 6:46PM
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Good luck...I'm looking for wind now.

slyfox
VIC, 324 posts
22 Feb 2012 10:25AM
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I'm interested to hear what your verdict on Hua Hin is. I'm looking for somewhere reliable at the end of March.



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