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Fort King Island Paynesville (Victoria, Australia)

Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, and Wing Foiling
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Fort King Island Paynesville (Victoria, Australia) - At a Glance

Fort King Island Paynesville (Victoria, Australia)

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing at Fort King Island Paynesville

Fort King Island is located at Paynesville at the northern end of town and the northern entrance to the straights between Paynesville and Raymond Island.

This spot is great for both windsurfing and kitesurfing and works best in an E but also works in W, NW, N.

The water is good for flat water blasting and bump-and-jump and is a good safe area for learning.

The spot can get a bit weedy and muddy.

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You can access this spot from the Marina Drive Car Park.

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Fort King Island Paynesville (Victoria, Australia) - Location

Address: 24 View St Paynesville Victoria 3880 Australia

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Metung Holiday Villas

The Metung Holiday Villas are located only 15 mins walk to the village of Metung where you will find the pub and a few cafe/restaurants. They are set amongst lovely bushland and native gardens. You will awake to the sound of native birds chirping in the morning. The self-cater villas

Lakescapes Cottage

Lakescapes Cottage is located on the western-side of the Metung Peninsula and offers unobstructed views across Lake King and access to the lake via a short pathway. This holiday house (which is an original beach cottage) looks like a bit of a shack from the outside however it is modern

Akora Flats

The Akora Flats are simple 2-bedroom apartments located just a few minutes walk to Metung Village. There are 2-bedrooms one with a double bed and the other with bunks & a single bed. The apartments can accommodate up to 5 guests but they are affordable for a single or couple

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