Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08 7889 7308, 08 1684 8902;
www.phuketsurf.com
)
On Hat Kata Yai 's southern
cove; offers surf lessons starting at 1500B for a half-day, as well as board rentals
for 100/300B per hour/day.
PHUKET SURFING
( 0 7628 4183;
www.phuketsurfing.com
)
Just in front of Phuket Surf and sharing a
roof with Nautilus dive, it rents boards by the hour for 100B to 150B.
KITEBOARDING
One of the world's fastest growing sports is also one of Phuket's coming fads. The
three best spots are Hat Nai Yang, Karon (in the low season) and Rawai (ideal con-
ditions for beginners in the high season).
KITE BOARDING ASIA
( 08 1591 4594;
www.kiteboardingasia.com
;
lessons from 4000B)
Its main office is
on Hat Nai Yang, but it has a kiosk on the south end of Hat Karon that's open in the
low season.
Kiteboarding
If You Like...
Wild Phuket
If you like the natural-side of Phuket, check out these animal and forest attractions.
1 PHUKET AQUARIUM
( 0 7639 1126;
www.phuketaquarium.org
;
Laem Phanwa; adult/child 100/50B;
8.30am-4.30pm)
Located on a scenic cape, Phuket Aquarium displays a var-
ied collection of tropical fish and other marine life. Experience it with a stroll
along the walk-through tunnel. Afterwards head to the waterfront seafood res-
taurants, a great place to hang out and watch the pleasure skiffs and painted
fishing boats.
2 PHUKET GIBBON REHABILITATION CENTRE
( 0 7626 0492;
www.gibbonproject.org
; donations encouraged; 9am-4pm)
In
the royal forest reserve, this small wildlife centre adopts and rehabilitates gib-
bons that have been kept in captivity.
