Australian Kite Surfari (Queensland)

A rugged 4x4 journey to the untouched kiting paradise of Australia's remote far north Queensland coast

Australian Kite Surfari (Queensland) - At a Glance

  • Duration: Customisable,7,10 Nights
  • Trip is: Kitesurfing
  • Ability: Intermediate,Advanced
  • Group size: Small Group 2-4,Medium Group 5-7,Large Group 8+
  • Traveller type: Solo Male Traveler,Solo Female Traveler,Couple,Male Group,Female Group,Mixed Group
  • Cost of your Australia Trip AUD $3,300 Per Person

Australian Kite Surfari (Queensland)

Kitesurfing Adventure Holiday

Australian Kite Surfari runs kitesurfing holidays in a remote part of northern Queensland, this is a true adventure, which starts from your collection in Cairns from May to October each year. The beach is only accessible by 4WD vehicle and at low tide only!

This season they are offering not only their usual 7 night package, but also some 10 night options on their adventure surfaris. Prices, inclusions and details are below. You’ll need to act quickly though as these do book up.

All bookings include pick-up from Cairns, departures are by 1030am, in order to beat the tides. The location of the lagoon you’ll be staying at, is only accessible at low tide and is truely isolated, being around a 5 hour journey from Cairns, timely departure is crucial to hit the tide window to access the beach! Kiting here is as exclusive as it gets, as permission is granted only for the guests of Australian Kite Surfari by the Elders of the local indigenous community.

For those who are after a little less time on the road after arriving at Cairns, there is the option to dump your gear in Cairns to be collected by the Australian Kite Surfari crew, and then hop on a small regional aircraft to fly from Cairns to Cooktown, where you will be collected and your journey will only be another 1.5 hours to the exclusive location!

Upon arrival you’ll be at a place where dreams are made, the wind always blows on this exclusive kite surfing lagoon – where you’ll enjoy uninterrupted days of big winds, and kite surfing action.

Spots Visited

Suited To

All ability levels intermediate and above can kite at this location, the team are on hand for a few tips too. Please let us know your ability level on arrival to our camp

Accommodation

Your accomodation is the mighty shire of Tank Town and it is located in that magic space between coastal scrub and waters edge. You’ll find yourself on an isolated beach between Cape Bedford and Cape Flattery, where there’s no crowds, just consistently strong winds and warm waters. Tank Town provides guests with comfortable eco-style cabin accommodation, which are furnished to provide a more luxurious kiting holiday.

What can you expect?

Enclosed cabins with thatched roof, louvered windows with absolute beachfront views, comfortable beds, rugs and even artwork. The cabins offer a combination of double and twin share accommodation and are solar-powered, providing an all-weather retreat for our guests. The cabin accommodation provides all weather protection and comfortable beds, with louvered windows providing beach views. The wind blows you to sleep. There’s everything required to deliver a premium kitesurfing holiday from eskies to fridges, cook pots, fishing rods, sand surfing boards, furnished cabins and toilet facilities. At the end of the day, enjoy a hot or cold shower and kick back in front of a beach bonfire. Dinner will recharge your tanks and could be fresh fish, prawns or even a roast meal. At night it’s nice to just kick back and check out the stars up here.

Getting There

All you need to do is get yourself to Cairns. All bookings include pick-up from Cairns, departures are by 1000am, in order to beat the tides. The location of the lagoon you’ll be staying at is only accessible at low tide and is truely isolated. If you would prefer to spend less time travelling by road, then there is the option to fly between Cairns and Cooktown with Hinterland Aviation. They have scheduled flights every day of the week. If you choose this option, leave your gear in Cairns and pick-up will be arranged and enjoy some chill time in Cooktown. You will collect you from this historic seaport at 5.30pm, tide dependant. There’s even a courtesy bus operating between Cooktown airport and the Sovereign Hotel.

Itinerary

7 Night / 8 day packages: pick-ups are from Cairns with a 10.30am departure time at the latest. You will be taken to a place where the wind always blows – an exclusive kite surfing lagoon – where you’ll enjoy uninterrupted days of massive big wind, kite surfing action. You will be brought back to Cairns on the last day of your surfari, arriving back into the city at 6pm. There is also plenty of time for relaxing, hiking the nearby sand dunes and exploring this beautiful part of the world. 10 Night / 11 day packages are equally awesome: and just that little bit longer! pick-ups are from Cairns with a 10.30am departure time at the latest. You will be taken to a place where the wind always blows – an exclusive kite surfing lagoon – where you’ll enjoy uninterrupted days of massive big wind, kite surfing action. You will be brought back to Cairns on the last day of your surfari, arriving back into the city at 6pm.

Price and Inclusions

Main Inclusions

  • Pick-ups, drops-offs and transfers to your exclusive Australian Kite Surfari location about 5 hours north of Cairns, or option to be collected from Cooktown, to reduce travel time.
  • All meals and drinks (non-alcoholic* – see below for more info)
  • All amenities incl: hot showers, eskies, fridge and toilet
  • Cabin accommodation
  • Fishing rods
* The Australian Kite Surfari destination is located on traditional grounds and alcohol restrictions apply. Please ask for more information at the time of booking.

Optional Extras

If you would prefer to spend less time travelling by road, then there is the option to fly between Cairns and Cooktown with Hinterland Aviation. They have scheduled flights every day of the week. If you choose this option, leave your gear in Cairns and pick-up will be arranged and enjoy some chill time in Cooktown. You will collect you from this historic seaport at 5.30pm, tide dependant. There’s even a courtesy bus operating between Cooktown airport and the Sovereign Hotel.

Gear Rental Options

For the most part you can just rock up to this tour. Equipment is not included and there are limited options to rent gear by prior arrangement, so you’ll have to bring your own gear. We would recommend you bring the following:
  • Kite gear
  • Kite repair kit
  • Ensure your kite gear is in safe working order
  • Life jacket that is correctly fitted for your weight and is Australian standed
  • Helmet
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Swimwear, Beach towel / bath towel
  • Toiletries (biodegradable), Sunscreen / hat / sunglasses, Insect repellent
  • Clothes, including long-sleeved shirt and pants for evening
  • Shoes, including covered shoes, thongs and sandals
  • Torch, Camera and extra batteries
  • First Aid Kit

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Australian Kite Surfari was established to provide experienced kite surfers with the ultimate adventure they believe you can only progress with your kiting, when you are surrounded by like-minded people. They are always there to give advice and lend a hand.

Australian Kite Surfari also deliver a unique, remote, pristine environment to practice and hone your skills, or just enjoy kitesurfing the way you like it. One thing is guaranteed – there’s never a dull moment on an Australian Kite Surfari!

Australian Kite Surfari has been running tours for over 13 years. During this time, the Australian Kite Surfari camp has evolved to become a permanent, off the grid, self-sustaining environment.

Your Hosts

Ant Hadleigh and Paulette Smith are your hosts at Australian Kite Surfari . Ant has been coming to the area for over 20 years and knows the coastal creeks, the tides, the wind and where to find the best freshwater coastal springs, right on the beach. Paulette is his partner in life and kiting. They’ve followed their dreams in creating Australian Kite Surfari and a truly sustainable, off the grid lifestyle for their family.

They are constantly making amends to the camp, affectionately known as “Tank Town”, the facilities and equipment, to deliver a truly unique and memorable kitesurfing adventure for you and your mates.

Where You'll Be - Queensland, Australia

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