Am looking to plan an 8 to 10 day getaway on a Pacific (ideally) island . Can anyone suggest an island that caters for kite boarding enthusiasts and want to be enthusiasts? Thanks.
Plenty of places to go kiting in the pacific......
there are specialist tours/resorts in:
Fiji
Cooks
New Cal
PNG
Hawaii
Philippines
Vietnam
a forum search will get you answers on all of the above options
and you can catch up with local kiters in
NZ
Samoa
Tonga
Guam
Northern Marianas
Vanuatu
Tahiti
all depends on what style of accommodation you are looking for, what kind of riding you like, what time of year you can go & how much you want to spend.
I can help you out with answers to PNG kiting, PM me for more info.
As JayP said, do a forum search and there are a few threads on this subject, personally I'm off to the Cook Islands. Looking for cheap accomm, fresh trade winds, flat water, sunshine, good friends and to eat a bucket load of fresh seafood.
actually i know a place in the pacific where I and my friends can go for 10 days for 1 k each including airfares and everything else and still watch the footy
actually i know a place in the pacific where I and my friends can go for 10 days for 1 k each including airfares and everything else and still watch the footy
Just brilliant team. Thanks for the kick start. I am now leaning towards the Cook islands. PNG sounds exquisite so have tucked that one away for future reference.
I am a learner so I am also seeking out tuition whilst whereever. If any of you have someone or some organisation on any of the many mentioned islands above I'd also love to hear about them.
Thanks again for all your help thus far.
I reckon the wind would be more consistant in the cocos
And these guys will have you dialed in no time if you want to learn quicker
www.zephyrkitetours.com/
actually i know a place in the pacific where I and my friends can go for 10 days for 1 k each including airfares and everything else and still watch the footy
Searching the net Tonga looks and sounds pretty special. I have done a forum search but come up blank.
Can anyone offer any insight into their experiences kite boarding in Tonga?
hey BM I learnt to kite in Sandy Pt Vic from Tony of RALinnovations. I see you mention some instruction, I could windsurf but I still needed to learn a lot! Tony was a great instructor, kept it simple, no fuss but really helped me to learn right the first time.
From that experience I'd say he knows the good spots to go and I know he runs a Figi trip.
I'm not sure of details but he has a website and jumps on these forums sometimes too. there was some mention of (safe) at sea launch from a boat and massive down winders which does sound pretty good I must admit :) and he's mates with some locals so can give you the inside info on exploring if it's not windy.
Ps found this linkhttp://www.ralkiteboarding.com/?page_id=76
For sure if you have any questions on Fiji, just PM me.
I'll be happy to answer them.
ive been to Aitutaki on the cook islands.
place is awesome.
majic island life just sitting around or crusing around on scooters, and then a short trip by boat out to a couple of islands in the atoll to kite, in the most fabulous water.
people there are terrific.
cheap place to stay.
plenty of hotels
i recommend you get in touch with a dude from NZ, Dean from Auckland Kitesurf Centre
I also recomend Deane from Auckland Kitesurf Centre.
Last year during winter i spent 10 days with Deane and a group of other kiters on Aitutaki (Cook Islands). Fabulous location with a beautiful turquoise logoon. Great kiting for all levels, shallow bays for beginners and big downwinders for the more experienced and good conditions to practice new moves. I went in August when the trade winds blow.
I travelled with a conmpany called Auckland Kitesurf Centre. They run 10 day or 2 week holidays. The accomodation was ideally situated for swimming and chilling by the resort and spa.
Water taxis took you to the outer islands on the windy days and your scooter was included . BBQ meals where shared as a group keeping the meal costs down.
Deane also organised other activities when there was no wind, beach volley ball , sup etc.
The scuba diving is also very good as well.
I've been working over in New Caledonia for a few years. Kite surfing is very popular over there. Some of the guys I work with are keen kite surfers. They reckon that New Cal has some of the best places for kitesurfing. A lot of the island is very much untouched with crystal clear waters.
Unfortunately New Caledonia is horrendously expensive compared to Aus. Surprisingly, kite surfing gear is about the only thing that is the same price as Aus. Lessons seem cheaper. I think due to the huge popularity of the sport over there.
The guys at work told me that September - December are the best months. There is constant breeze everyday.
Only 44 days until we head to the Cook islands, anyone on here going on the 15th July trip?
