Australia in May

gogglefog · Post by **gogglefog** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:37 pm

I'll be in Australia the last three weeks of May. Have some friends in Maroughbra (sp?) and Woolongong. Probably stay a few days in each of those.

Other than that can anyone give me some advice on where else to go? I think i'll want to stay south of Sydney as I think it will be less crowded but am open to any suggestions.

thanks

john - · Post by **john -** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 4:17 pm

a very good time to surf in victoria, particulaly in the Bells Beach region and further along the Great Ocean Road

Stay at the Rookery Nook Hotel at Wye River....or at least have lunch there....you will see what I mean....losts of surf possibilities close by including Kennet River

the weather will/should be autumnal....clear skies, light offshores

of course a low could come sreaming up the southern ocean.... but that would bring swell and there are many protected reefs that show themselves on fresh new swells and otherwise dodgy winds

also Lorne is a pleasent seaside town as is Apollo Bay

the last of the summer warmth is in the water so it is quite pleasent but a sealed 3/2 is recommended....by mid June 3/4s

look up the area on the net...the Great Ocean Rd is just that!

good hunting

Steeno · Post by **Steeno** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:28 pm

no waves in Wollongong

keep driving to bells its only 11 hours

slats · Post by **slats** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:41 pm

and definatly don't stop in the Jervis Bay Region....there's no waves here either...

john - · Post by **john -** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:42 pm

hey

its a big country!

slats · Post by **slats** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:44 pm

your right!!,,,

Steeno · Post by **Steeno** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:49 pm

so keep driving....something will pop up

Gareth 2 · Post by **Gareth 2** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:54 pm

The west is the place to be

in May only a short drive few hours at the most

john - · Post by **john -** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:08 pm

Hey Steen

Ive heard you only hit PI for the lovely drive!

gogglefog · Post by **gogglefog** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:08 pm

thanks for the info boys. i'm thinking with the non-surf you guys have the pics are the best frickin photo shop edits i've seen.

oh well, i guess if there aren't any waves i can sample this VB i've heard so much about. hope it tastes better than vegemite.

dorje, thanks for the vic info. may have to save that for another trip.
john

Gareth 2 · Post by **Gareth 2** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:18 pm

Lots of places to find check coastalwatch etc

Steeno · Post by **Steeno** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:21 pm

dam right dorje, and too see alot of old mates

gogglefog · Post by **gogglefog** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:25 pm

i see that the aussie dollar is at a ten year high today...this may cost me more than i thought

weirdo · Post by **weirdo** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:34 pm

Bra Boys are looking for a kneelo to shoot in there next movie?...

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:16 pm

I heard of a place called Alice Springs that cranks. I bet some of you boys are from around there