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Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand
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Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand
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Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of
Any Level
.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Leeston drive south towards Lakeside. Then to Timber and get onto Timber Yard Road which takes you to the lake.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
1015km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
50km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
440km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Leeston drive south towards Lakeside. Then to Timber and get onto Timber Yard Road which takes you to the lake.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
1015km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
50km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
440km from spot
Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand, next to Leeston, Christchurch, New Zealand
Discover also...
Wind Voyager - Mediterranean
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TheKiteMag Clinics
in Fortaleza / Cumbuco
Best Schools in New Zealand
#1: Airzone Kitesurf School
5/5 (1)
#2: Blue Adventures
5/5 (16)
#3: Kitescool
4.8/5 (21)
Riding Conditions in Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Full wetsuit October and November, shorty after that. Winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Full wetsuit October and November, shorty after that. Winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Meadow to rig and launch from.
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area. Look out for stakes close to shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Meadow to rig and launch from.
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area. Look out for stakes close to shore.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Stakes .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Stakes .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in New Zealand
#1: Airzone Kitesurf School
5/5 (1)
#2: Blue Adventures
5/5 (16)
#3: Kitescool
4.8/5 (21)
Additional information
A parking is available at Lake Ellesmere / Timber, New Zealand.
Free camping.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are
3 kitesurf schools
and
104 kitesurf spots
in New Zealand.
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Best months: January February March April May September October November December
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