Just returned from Europe with my Red Paddle 12'6 inflatable race board. Enjoyed paddling on rivers and ocean. Never previously owned an inflatable but more than did the job and got me on the water.
Got frequent flyer points I need to use. Looking for suggestions for somewhere where I can paddle daily. River, ocean, lakes anything. Not surf although happily jump on a small swell and ankle biters. November onwards.
Seen posts on here of Tassie and Noosa. Any info on those and others greatly appreciated.
Select to expand quoteFreogeezer said..
Just returned from Europe with my Red Paddle 12'6 inflatable race board. Enjoyed paddling on rivers and ocean. Never previously owned an inflatable but more than did the job and got me on the water.
Got frequent flyer points I need to use. Looking for suggestions for somewhere where I can paddle daily. River, ocean, lakes anything. Not surf although happily jump on a small swell and ankle biters. November onwards.
Seen posts on here of Tassie and Noosa. Any info on those and others greatly appreciated.
Snowy mountains in November, eucumbene, jindabyne, Tumut pond and a couple of other big lakes and 3 mile dam for something different
Just choose areas away from the fisherfolk in big boats
Wow, that's such a wide open question. Going by your name, you are a Pommie and from Freo?
Holy shiite, do you want warm, cold, near the coast, inland, access to a big city, love the peace and quiet of the country and so on.
Every one can chime in and tell you about the virtues of where they live and why, but in the end I would throw a dart, google it up and go there, or throw another dart and maybe another.
But best of luck and enjoy your time where ever you end up!
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Wow, that's such a wide open question. Going by your name, you are a Pommie and from Freo?
Holy shiite, do you want warm, cold, near the coast, inland, access to a big city, love the peace and quiet of the country and so on.
Every one can chime in and tell you about the virtues of where they live and why, but in the end I would throw a dart, google it up and go there, or throw another dart and maybe another.
But best of luck and enjoy your time where ever you end up!
Hi Bob, Yes from Freo and hardly get the opportunity to get over east which is a shame. I never get much joy when I 'google' about SUP destinations or opportunities. You more often or not get the local rental company (if there is one.)
Probably warmer over cooler and open to all possibilities. (As long as there's a pub 
.)
Never considered the 'Snowy Mountains. Thanks malas. Will definitely check it out. Be great to get other tips or suggestions. Thanks in advance.
If you want a beautiful location with warmth and not busy with tourists, it would be hard to beat the mid north coast NSW, around Elizabeth beach near Forster you have the Great Lakes surrounded by the ocean on one side and hills on the other, Elizabeth beach lends itself to easy paddling ( unless the swell is large) there are of course many other lakes in that area as well as rivers and beaches. Worth a look
I Reckon it's hard to beat the Central Coast NSW.
Though I am biased.Its surrounded by lakes, rivers, lagoons and beaches. All beautiful and easily accessible.Only 1.5 hrs from Sydney CBD by train or car or 30 mins to the Northern Beaches by ferry to Palm Beach.
Accomodation is well priced with plenty of options.
Nowhere is too crowded comparatively speaking.
November is a good time to visit.
Google Umina, Terrigal, Avoca, Woy Woy, Patonga, Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lakes, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach, Copacabana to get an idea.
Sydney Harbour. Not what you would expect from a "city". Heaps of National Parks and stunning beaches along the shoreline. So much to explore. Walk over from the harbourside to beginner friendly surf at Manly......,,,,,,
Same again less than 30 km up the coast at Pittwater - Broken Bay - Hawkesbury River. In this case a lot more secluded National Park.
