Norwegian kitesurfer, travelling Melbourne-Sydney-Brisbane

[Nicolai]

I'm arriving in Melbourne this saturday and hope to be kiteing my way up to Brisbane over three weeks (well, some kiteing and some by car...).

Since I know absolutely nothing about kiteing in Australia I was hoping that some of you guys could help me get started.

Where are the best spots on my route, which ones should I avoid, where can I meet fellow kite-buddies (perhaps on this forum??) and not the least, where should I look to but my self the equipment I need, new and used. Since I'm starting in Melbourne this is where I hope to get my gear.

Hope you're up for the challenge and can help me out! Post it here or send me an e-mail!

[kaboom]

sorry i didnt quite get that. Do you already kitesurf? or do you just plan to learn that on your way up the coast?

Otherwise, if you want to buy gear goto:

When in melbourne check out:

I would highly recommend :D Kite Power http://www.kitepower.com.au
If you like foils, Airborne Kites http://www.airbornekites.com.au/
Theres also, some non kite shops :? :?
Repeat Performance :? :( http://www.rpstheboardstore.com/
Sailboard Headquarters :? :( http://www.shq.com.au/
Kite Surf Direct http://www.kitesurfdirect.com/

As your traveling up the coast there are some more shops, in Jervis Bay, Sydney, New Castle, Cofs Habour, Brisbane. I can can put more details of them up if you want but i dont have the time right now.

plus other forums to checkout:
Kiting Australia http://www.kitingaustralia.com/
http://www.kiteboard.com.au

[Nicolai]

I have been kitesurfing for little more than half a year but I have'nt brought my equipment with me and wanted to by new gear anyway.

It seems like I'll be spending most of my time in Sydney and then between Sydney and Brisbane so if you (or others) have more information about kiteing and shops in this area, please post it here!

I'll mostlikely spend at least a good week in Sydney so I'm particulery interested in spots in or around the city.

[schultzie]

talk to the guys at kite power, and or kite works in newcastle (they sell Arc's they are lots of fun)
dunno bout brissie...

[mcrofty]

Hi Nicolai,

Sorry I have nothing to help you with.
However, I am following your footsteps in about 6 weeks ! (a 3 week holiday).

I would love to know how you get on and what spots are cool.

Pitty the times/dates clash, we could have hooked up.

can I email you ?

matt C

[Nicolai]

Of course, Matt. Send me a mail and I'll keep you posted on my discoverys! I am in Sydney now, until around 9th of february, then driving to Brisbane and staying there until july.