Here are 7 great kitesurfing spots in the Bundaberg region.
- Moore Park Beach
- Burnett Heads Marina
- Nielson Beach, Bargara
- Elliot Heads
- Theodolite Creek, Woodgate
- Woodgate Beach, Woodgate
- Burrum Heads
Map of Kitesurfing Spots in the Bundaberg Region
Moore Park Beach
| Wind direction | NW, N, NE, E, SE |
| Hazards | Unpatrolled beach |
| Kiter experience | Beginner to advanced |
| Driving directions | Moore Park Beach |
Located 22 kilometres (20-minute drive) north of Bundaberg is Moore Beach. Chances are you will be the lone kiter on this beach so you will need to be confident enough with your self launching and landing abilities, at least there is a lot of space so you won’t have to setup near anyone.
There is plenty of free parking and it is an easy walk down to the beach with your gear.
Wind Forecast for Moore Park Beach
Historical Wind Data for Moore Park Beach
Burnett Heads Marina
| Wind direction | NW, N, NE |
| Hazards | Boat traffic, rock walls |
| Kiter experience | Beginner to advanced |
| Other comments | Best at high tide, great for flat water. At 1/2 low tide go to Nielson Beach. |
| Driving directions | Burnett Heads Marina |
Burnett Heads Marina is an ideal kitesurfing spot in northerly winds when the tide is high. The water is glassy smooth as it is protected from the wind from behind the rock wall.
If you are heading here are want to get some local advice, join this Facebook group to learn more. The launch spot is hard to find and it’s best to ask for local advice if you are unsure.
If the tide is below halfway and going down, head to the next best and closest beach, Nielson Beach, Bagara.
Wind Forecast for Burnett Heads Marina
Nielson Beach, Bargara
| Wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Hazards | Flagged swimming area, people |
| Kiter experience | Beginner to advanced |
| Driving directions | Nielson Beach, Bargara |
Nielson Beach is a good beach when the winds are blowing from almost NW to SE. The beach can sometimes be very crowded so only self-launch and land if you feel confident with your abilities.
There is plenty of free parking out the front of the beach or on the grass outside the caravan park.
Wind Forecast for Nielson Beach, Bargara
Historical Wind Data for Nielson Beach, Bargara
Elliot Heads
| Wind direction | N, NE, E, S, SE, S, SW (gusty) |
| Hazards | Outgoing tide if kiting in the river mouth, boating markers |
| Kiter experience | Beginner to advanced |
| Driving directions | Elliot Heads |
There is lots of space at this kitesurfing spot for settings up, launching and landing. There is free parking located just up on the hill which is an easy walk down to any of the kitesurfing spots on offer.
This spot is a must kitesurf spot, it has the reputation as being on of the best in Queensland and Australia. They may even be able to hold the Olympic kitesurfing foiling events in 2032.
There are several different spots that can be kited at Elliot Heads, there are:
Elliot Heads – Lagoon
An ideal spot for beginners as it is not affected by tidal flow and is best on an S, SE or E wind.
Elliot Heads – River
The river tidal flow can be up to 5 knots, which is why this spot is only suitable for intermediate to advanced kiters. There are a few small islands in the middle of the river which create a few glassy water spots.
Elliot Heads – Open Beach
If there isn’t enough room or there isn’t suitable wind to kite in the river, then you can kite in the open ocean. Suitable in any cross to onshore wind condition.
Wind Forecast for Bundaberg Airport (Closest Weather Station)
Historical Wind Data for Bundaberg Airport (Closest Weather Station)
Theodolite Creek, Woodgate
| Wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Hazards | Reduced launching area at high tide, shallow sand bars at low tide, fast-moving tide out of river mouth. |
| Kiter experience | Intermediate to advanced |
| Driving directions | Theodolite Creek, Woodgate |
A short 5 minute drive / 4.5 kilometres north of Woodgate is Theodolite Creek. A great spot that is never crowded. There are plenty of opportunities for flat water with several sand bars here, depending on the tide level.
You can even do a downwinder to Woodgate if you can get dropped off with your gear.
Wind Forecast for Woodgate Beach
Woodgate Beach, Woodgate
| Wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Hazards | Flagged swimming area and people. |
| Kiter experience | Beginner to advanced |
| Driving directions | Woodgate Beach, Woodgate |
If you are staying at Woodgate and the tides are not ideal at Theodolite Creek, just stay at the main beach.
There is lots of room for you to choose from so you won’t be near swimmers or the flagged swimming area.
Wind Forecast for Woodgate Beach
Burrum Heads
| Wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Hazards | Boats, outgoing tide, and a small launching area at high tide. |
| Kiter experience | Beginner to advanced |
| Driving directions | Burrum Heads |
According to locals the best time to kite here is the last two hours before low tide, sand bars get exposed and some great flat water kitesurfing spots on the north side of the river mouth are created.
Wind Forecast for Burrum Heads
Kitesurfing Lessons in the Bundaberg Region
If you are wanting to learn how to kitesurf in or around the Bundaberg region, Undertow Surf is as of today the only kitesurfing instructor in the region. Contact them on their website or Facebook group.