Kite Surfari, Cooktown
Kite Surfari has been on my radar for a number of years. My off-season visit
was in no way short-changed for wind and experience. Why keep it a secret ?
Because I want it all to myself !
Kite Surfari is a kitesurfing specific resort located a bit north of Cooktown
on Aboriginal land. It is a great location due to its consistent winds, sandy
beaches, large areas of buttery flat water despite strong wind and low crowds.
Oh, and its dreamy sunrise and sunsets.
Even if it is wet, it doesn't seem to last long, that's time for a some much
needed rest ! Respite is soon available and the kiting is on. The
amphibious creatures amongst us don't mind one iota about a little bit of
moisture every now and again. It is the tropics after all.
The road to the resort is on beach sand. I was able to drive on it with my 4x4
VW van. The resort owners also can provide transport. This adds a fun
dimension, no need for an island.
Being subject to cyclones, there was a need to build robust dwellings.
Inspirational thinking. By using water tanks they were able to get a wind
proof, strong structure, easily transportable and relatively cheap to
build. The resort isn't luxury, nor delapidated, it is just right for us
kiteboarders who want to have a good time and not go broke in the process.
Cooktown, a little ways south by perhaps an hour is full of early history
because Captain Cook and his shipmates decided to do a bit of maintenance
there. Later settlement history was quite sad and the outcome for the local
people devastating, as a lot of early colonisation stories were. It is worth
visiting for a day or more to learn.
If kitesurfing is wearing thin or a distraction is needed, the bowling club
has top notch facilities.
The parks along the river foreshore are well maintained and are situated on a
rocky embankment. Did anyone think about croc's when they built this ?
On that topic, they seem to keep those lovely reptiles distant at the resort
too - the local aboriginal community has an interest in keeping the area free
of them.
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