Kiteboarding in Australia: No Worries Mate!
29 Sep 2012
G'day…Australia is the world's largest island with over 35,877 kms (22,292 miles) of coastline. No wonder it’s a water sports paradise. With seemingly endless sandy beaches, you can follow the crowds or find your own stretch of beach. Australia is surrounded by water -- the Indian and Pacific oceans along with the Arafura, Timor, Coral and Tasman seas. The beach climates range from tropical and subtropical to temperate. The varieties of wind speeds make kitesurfing ideal. The people are super friendly, and they even speak English.
IKO DOWN UNDER
The IKO has a strong representation from one end of Australia to the other with 10Affiliated Kite Centers to choose from. IKO Centers offer lessons and services for kiteboarders. Have a look at the list below (not listed in any particular order). If you are thinking about kiteboarding in Australia, do yourself a favor and check out one of these excellent IKO Centers.
West OZ Kite & SUP – Safety Bay, Western Australia
“With crystal clear flat water sheltered by the surrounding islands, cross shore breezes and no boats, swimmers or obstacles, Shoal Water Bay really is the best location in Perth for your kiteboarding lessons.” Read More
Kite Muddies – Old Bar, New South Wales
“A silky-smooth, crystal-clear flat water location that opens to the ocean with lots of sand flats and riding areas.” Read More
GoKite – St. Kilda, Victoria
“St. Kilda's central location and flat water conditions make West Beach ideal for learning and a hotspot for advanced riders.” Read More
Adventure Sports Kitesurf Australia – Noosaville, Queensland
“Noosa is on the Sunshine Coast with white sandy beaches, warm water, waves, butter smooth flat-water and consistent winds nearly all year around. What more could you ask for from a kiting destination?” Read More
Kite Republic Schools – St Kilda, Victoria
“St Kilda is great for flat-water enthusiasts and has bred many Australia's top freestyle kiters. Within 2 hours of Melbourne, we have world-class waves, flat-water perfection for all wind directions and plenty of great kiting adventures for all budgets and accommodation styles.” Read More
Kite Power – Contarf, Queensland
“Brighton beach is the perfect location for learning to kiteboard. The shallow water depth and massive size make learning not only easybut also completely safe. With winds from 10-20 knots through the summer months of September to April, there's always a fellow kiteboarder on hand to assist you for a launch or land!” Read More
Margaret River Kitesurfing & Windsurfing–Margaret River, WA
Ranked in 2010 as 10th Best Town in Australia, Margaret Rivers is “Picturesque, un-spoiled wilderness of beaches, forest and wine country. From the smooth, flat water behind the sandbar at Augusta where the wind blows dawn to dusk, to the waves and reefs, there is something for every kitesurfer seeking adventure, excitement and relaxing times with friends, new and old.” Read More
Windswell Kitesurfing, Port Douglas, QLD
“Ahoy Kiter Crew from Brett at WindSwell Kitesurfing in Port Douglas! Give us ‘ahoy’ if you’re coming down under to Queensland (QLD).” Port Douglas was ranked as the 3rd Best Town in Australia in 2010. It is near the Great Barrier Reef with a tropical climate and annual average wind speed of 13.5 knots. Peak kitesurf season is during dry winter months (May-Oct).” Read More
The Zu Boardsports, St Kilda, Victoria
“The Zu is St.Kildas newest kiteboarding center. We have a range of facilities to suit beginner to advanced kitersincluding a shop, shower and expert tuition from out of qualified IKO Instructors.” Read More
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