Sunshine Coast (QLD, Australia)

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Sunshine Coast (QLD, Australia) - At a Glance

Sunshine Coast (QLD, Australia)

The Queensland Sunshine Coast runs from Caloundra in the south to Tewantin (near Noosa Heads) in the north situated on the Noosa River. The coastline is some 65 km (40 miles) comprising of spectacular beaches with turquoise blue water, bays and inlets. It is a very popular area for wind sports all year round due to its warm tropical climate with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees C. Combine this with sea water temperatures of 26 to 28 deg C during summer & 20 to 22 deg C in winter (and even warmer in its coastal lakes), it is very comfortable for sailing. Wetsuits are optional.

The Windy Season

The best time for wind sports such as kitesurfing, wing foiling & windsurfing typically fall during the Aussie spring & summer months (October to March). During this period the region experiences predictable & consistent wind conditions. The predominant sea breeze is typically SE to S or  N to NE.

The Hot Spots

There are numerous great spots along the Sunshine Coast for all disciplines of wind sports. Starting from the south, Caloundra is a favourite with its fabulous flat-water kiteing at Golden Beach and wing dinging plus flat water windsurfing at Ayliffe Park and wave riding and down-winders at its surf beaches. Just a little further north near Noosa Heads you will find Lake Cootharaba which is a safe shallow lake for beginners and up and Lake Weyba which works in a S/SE/E and also in a Northerly. Noosa River Mouth is a great spot for more advanced kiters & wingdingers.

Where To Stay

Caloundra is a great base for accessing all of the spots in the Sunshine Coast with a great variety of hotels, apartments and camping grounds. A favourite is the Golden Beach Holiday Park which is just a short stroll to Golden Beach and its fabulous kiting, windsurfing & winging spots. If you like a little luxury, there are plenty of options on Noosa Heads, however if you are a camper you might like the Boreen Point Camping Ground which is right on the Lake Cootharaba. This page is still being developed so please feel free to email us any information about the area here>>

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Caloundra (QLD Australia)

Caloundra on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia has been renowned as a fabulous place for windsurfing, wingfoiling & kitesurfing. It is approx 94 km (1:15 drive) north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast and consists of beautiful golden sandy surf beaches and a spectacular broadwater river with crystal clear blue water

Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast (QLD Australia)

Noosa Heads located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a mecca for tourists with a superb sub-tropical climate, warm turquoise-blue water and an array of services to cater for all kinds of tourists needs. There are some great windsurfing, wing foiling & kitesurfing spots in and around Noosa such as the

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Caloundra – Ayliffe Park (QLD, Australia)

Ayliffe Park is along Golden Beach in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and is a great spot for windsurfing, wingfoiling & kitesurfing. In recent times a huge storm ripped a huge hole in Bribie Island about 700m long creating a second entrance into the Caloundra estuary. Talking to locals this

Happy Valley, Caloundra (QLD Australia)

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Happy Valley, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast works best in a S or SE breeze as the headland blocks the northerly winds. Due to the strong current it is best on an outgoing tide as it gets very choppy on the inbound tide. Golden beach is

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