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Where to go in September, Indo, Hawaii, elsewhere?

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Created by tmiddled > 9 months ago, 26 Jan 2011
tmiddled
NSW, 253 posts
26 Jan 2011 1:12PM
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Hi all,

I know it's far off, but looking at doing a trip for 10 days or so in September, and wondering what my options are.

Criteria...wind wind wind, waves waves waves :-) Location not important, although if out of Aus, I don't want more than an 8 hour flight or so. I want this to be a designated wave kiting/surfing trip, so not looking for flat water locations. Reliability is a must, and if there is paragliding in the area that would be a bonus, but not mandatory as have a couple of dedicated flying holidays lined up :-)))

I don't get to do much wave kiting in Sydney (although am comfortable strapless), but have surfed since I was a kid so comfortable in the waves. Maybe though, a super gnarly/crowded wave kiting spot I would be out of my element.

I've been looking, Hawaii, Sumbawa, Geraldton so far and am looking at more options, so any hints would be excellent.

Also, I don't want to spend more than about $1500 for the trip with flights, so maybe Hawaii is out. But I don't mind camping, seeping out of my car (if in Aus), drinking beer outside 7/11, supermarket for all meals etc.

Is there anywhere on the East Coast that is reliable conditions at the time, cause Sydney sux?!?!

Tom

AKSonline
WA, 925 posts
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26 Jan 2011 10:32AM
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GERO!

tmiddled
NSW, 253 posts
26 Jan 2011 3:28PM
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Yeah, Gero looks awesome!! But $880 return from Sydney, jeeze!!!!! Same price as going to Hawaii.

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
26 Jan 2011 12:34PM
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For some reason we often get a few gero windsurfers up this way in September

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
26 Jan 2011 12:43PM
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Quantas and virgin will also start doing deals from Melbourne and Sydney soon

AKSonline
WA, 925 posts
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26 Jan 2011 2:39PM
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tmiddled said...

Yeah, Gero looks awesome!! But $880 return from Sydney, jeeze!!!!! Same price as going to Hawaii.


Yes but there isn't any wind in Hawaii in September. :-( Windy season in Hawaii is start of May to end of August. Trades just stop blowing, remember it isn't like a seabreeze, the trades blow night and day for about 4 months and just start and then end. The islands aren't big enough of land mass to generate a proper sea breeze, especially not Oahu.

Cheers,

DM

bennie
ACT, 1258 posts
26 Jan 2011 7:41PM
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fiji should still be good in september. There is no better place for wind and waves when it's on there! cheap too

tmiddled
NSW, 253 posts
27 Jan 2011 12:13PM
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Hmm. Fiji, didn't really think of that. From what I have read, my impression was that the only really "established" island for kiting is quite expensive and designed for all inclusive family type holidays. Definately do some more research into some wave kiting locations there though, cheers.

Exmouth seems good, I'll keep my eye on the budget airlines for route additions :-)

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
27 Jan 2011 8:38PM
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^^^^^^^^Dont forget my names on the list for 1,maybe 2 trips, Mr float.
Cant wait

INTHELOOP
QLD, 1855 posts
27 Jan 2011 8:33PM
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PNG, wind, waves, culture, adventure and just an amazing boat ride through the reef.



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