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Magic Sea Weed Surf Guide says:
The perfect righthander at Lagundri Bay on the island of Nias was the first world class wave discovered in the Sumatra region. Nias was first surfed in 1975, by Aussie surf pioneers Peter Troy, Kevin Lovett and John Giesel. They put up with swarms of malarial mosquitoes and the most primitive of living conditions to ride absolute perfection in the jungle. More recently discoveries have been made on a group of little islands called the Hinako's. The two excellent, big wave spots are super consistent and have reduced crowd pressure in Lagundri. These days, it's much easier to get to Nias Island, but it still retains a feeling of being at the edge of the world. The perfect righthander at Lagundri Bay on the island of Nias was the first world class wave discovered in the Sumatra region. Nias was first surfed in 1975, by Aussie surf pioneers Peter Troy, Kevin Lovett and John Giesel. They put up with swarms of malarial mosquitoes and the most primitive of living conditions to ride absolute perfection in the jungle. More recently discoveries have been made on a group of little islands called the Hinako's. The two excellent, big wave spots are super consistent and have reduced crowd pressure in Lagundri. These days, it's much easier to get to Nias Island, but it still retains a feeling of being at the edge of the world. The perfect righthander at Lagundri Bay on the island of Nias was the first world class wave discovered in the Sumatra region. Nias was first surfed in 1975, by Aussie surf pioneers Peter Troy, Kevin Lovett and John Giesel. They put up with swarms of malarial mosquitoes and the most primitive of living conditions to ride absolute perfection in the jungle. More recently discoveries have been made on a group of little islands called the Hinako's. The two excellent, big wave spots are super consistent and have reduced crowd pressure in Lagundri. These days, it's much easier to get to Nias Island, but it still retains a feeling of being at the edge of the world.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Magic Sea Weed website.
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Direct Surf Access
On small days (inside section usually low season) you can access the waves by walking our private path across the reef to the inside waves right in front of the property.
When the point is firing the safest, fastest and most efficient way to access the point wave, is walk or jog from our front yard main gate along the Sorake Beach village road +/- 150 meters and walk across the reef via the keyhole crack in the reef. This crack in the reef allows you a safe entry from behind the wave and a dry hair easy paddle from the Keyhole to the main point, take off zone. It really is very easy and even on the bigger days it’s very easy access to the break.
To exit the surf, you just catch a wave and prone in across the top of the flat reef to our step stone walk and our private beach path into our property. KabuNohi Sorake is a private resort with a unique view looking up the point at all the 3 sections of the wave.
Main Break: The Point (Keyhole)
The iconic wave is Nias is nicknamed ‘the keyhole section’ as when it’s working you paddle out a Keyhole in the reef at the back of the wave. From the keyhole, it is a 50-meter paddle to the take off. Here you can surf from 4 to 15 foot waves that break consistently, with predictable sections. The water depth is even and the reef is relatively flat. Current is nil most of the time and tidal variance is very slight apart from full moon. The wave is fast and powerful and offers a perfectly formed high tubing wave. Our KabuNohi local guides will give you a personalised introduction to the Point and take you out through the Keyhole and then give you the vital landmark pointers (Coconut trees etc.) so you know if you are sitting too deep or not out far enough to avoid the clean up sets. Our guides will give you some vital pointers on the wave itself and the best way to approach it.
Local surfers in general are very friendly if you have a chat with them and don’t be greedy and wait your turn. They will call you into set waves if you are cool in the water.
Your turn arrives and you’re in prime spot for a set wave! Put in that extra stroke and enter with speed and you’ll be set for the ride of your life. Often you should take the high line rather than do a deep bottom turn. This high-line could set you up for an exciting barrel or you might be racing to get through to the next section where you’ve got some time to drop down and draw out a nice bottom turn and smack the lip before launching into the end section which will often throw out a nice almond barrel that spits you out into the channel.
On smaller days it may not barrel as much however it becomes a very rippable high performance wave and you may even be able to milk it and fade back to connect with Kiddies corner and take another 100m of skate park through to the rice bowl…now that’s a big paddle back to the Point but well worth it.
Unlike other Indo breaks, The Point breaks in deep water and it would be very rare to touch the bottom even if launched over the falls. If caught in the impact zone you can change direction rather than try and paddle through it and head for the deep water of the channel and back out to the point, being careful not to cut it too fine and cop a wide set on the head.
Once again, The Point is so easy to enter the surf zone via the Keyhole and exit the surf by a prone out on a wave and heading high up the reef to head in the direction of KabuNohi private walkway back into the resort. There is a fresh water shower at the top of the steps. You are likely to get the barrel of your life here and more than likely have a photo to prove it as we have local photographers lined up to shoot your sessions and offer you a photo package at a very reasonable price.
Kiddies Corner
The grommet and older guy’s paradise! Here is a small wave that runs perfectly down the line, hugging the reef and if linked it can serve up long rip-able walls of fun with rides over 100 meters long. For the short board rippers, this little wave machine is one of the most rip-able and air-able waves anywhere. For older mellow surfers who travel with a fun board, they will have hours of fun trying to link the sections together. KabuNohi Sorake founder, Mark Flint says “besides the name Kiddies Corner I have personally nick-named this section of the wave as the “exercise machine”, as it keeps me fit, is super fun and my daily exercise!” It’s so easy to access/exit with a very short walk up or down our private beach track at KabuNohi Sorake. * It is a perfect funboard wave and Mark will have a small quiver of longboards for rent for anyone wishing to try. Unfortunately, the domestic airlines will not uplift board bags over 6’8” in length. A fat fishy funboard is a great option for older guys wanting to have a ball at Kiddies corner.
Rice Bowl Section
This is a small right and left peak right at the end of Kiddies corner, short shallow and tubing. When this starts breaking the up and coming mini grommets locals are on. Rice bowls is a good sign that there is movement in the swell. It breaks directly out the front of KabuNohi Sorake and provides great late afternoon entertainment from the surf deck whilst enjoying a cold Bintang.
Indicators-Outside Lagundri Bay
The picture-perfect wave that peels down the outside point letting you know that the sets are focused on the point! Paddle and take a right turn out of the main break “Keyhole” before and watch this mesmerizing wave peel down the shallow reef. It is advised to best watch the locals here because if they are paddling out it’s a good sign that the swell angle is good. Indicators breaks perfectly on a shallow reef edge (we have local guides that can advise you and surf with you here).
Sobatu: Deep Jungle right.
(The venue for O’Neil Deep Jungle Open WQS event 2000)
A walk up around the point to this challenging wave for experienced surfers only, usually a mission here’s well planned and documented. We have a speed boat available for strike/photography missions to Nias’s heaviest and most challenging wave. Surprisingly on smaller days, it can be a user friendly wave too. When it’s BIG and if you’re not a big wave charger, it’s worth heading round the point with a few Bintangs and a camera to watch the action go down at close range!
Other surf options accessible from KabuNohi Sorake:
Guided surf trips to breaks within 1 hours drive of KabuNohi Sorake are included in the surfer package. Boat trips to are Payable directly to resort for boat trips and Mark has intimate knowledge of the right conditions for these breaks and if it’s worth getting off the beaten track for a day
Lagundri Beach River Mouth:
Learning to surf is easy and cheap in Nias. The Lagundri Beach river mouth has a perfect small wave where you can quickly learn the basics of surfing in safety. Lagundri has a board hire and instructor boards are “Soft Tops” especially for learning on. The Lagundri Beach river mouth can also offer a cracking right-hand beach-break if Main Break is big. This keeps intermediate surfers happy when the “point” is firing and too big.
Rockstars right:
With the right direction in the swell and favourable winds, our guides can arrange a car and take you to Rockstars right for a session. A 45-min drive along the east coast will get you there. An easy paddle out through the bay to a mechanical righthander that will throw you a few barrels and have you grinning from ear to hear.
Secret Beach (1/2-day Car /motorbike river crossing beach walk)
West Coast Surf Hunt (Car trip min 1 day)
West Coast Afulu and secrets (car trip extended overnight in Local accommodation)
East coast Surf Hunt (Car or motor bike ½- 1 day)
Hinako Islands (Dive fish Surf) Day trips by speed boat or overnight extended trips as required and weather permits
- Guiding
- Spot-Transfer
- Flughafen Transfer
Deine Unterkunft
- Familien
- Paare
- Alleinreisende
- Gruppen
Location
The name Sorake (Zorake), in Nias language means ‘broken coral rocks’. KabuNohi Sorake is absolute beachfront and the coral sands are pushed up our beach to our retaining wall by the breaking waves, The KabuNohi, Oceanfront garden area has a large and private viewing deck that is a great camera spot covering the view directly up the length of the point, and the 3 wave sections with the Rice Bowl Peak, directly out the front), Kiddies Corner, and the Main Nias Break. This deck is the ultimate place to hang out in between surfs or relax on Sunset with a cold beverage. Non-surfers will enjoy this relaxation area as much as the surfers with some shaded areas to relax in a deck chair with a good book whilst catching the sea breeze and checking out the surf action beyond.
Accommodation
As you enter the front gate, you will arrive directly to The ‘KabuNohi Surf House’, built in the traditional south Nias style. The open plan ground floor houses the reception area, office, large and well equipped kitchen, an impressive bar and an impressive locally carved dining room table overlooking tropical gardens. Meals are served in this relaxing garden area although deluxe bungalow guests can opt to dine in the deluxe area.
The first floor of KabuNohi Surf House is split between the owner’s private room on one side and a large guest room on the other side, with a large open plan living room as the centre-piece and a fantastic place for Surf house guests to relax.
The KabuNohi Sorake property is 100 meters deep in length from the front gate (Sorake road) through to the ocean front. A perfect Feng Shui design/layout of the resort ensures the breezeway from Ocean to road. A cooling breeze most of the time. KabuNohi is aesthetically pleasing with the design of the gardens and buildings flowing with the natural surrounds and instilling a relaxed mood.
Rooms
KabuNohi Sorake Resort accommodation is currently offered in 3 categories, catering to most budgets. Deluxe Bungalows, Standard Bungalows and the KabuNohi Surf House. All bungalows are connected via wooden deck walkways on one elevation, wheel chairs can access all the property. Bungalows are spread throughout the property and built to within 30 meters from our beach viewing platform. This is maintaining a privacy barrier and green buffer zone, here we have a walk way through our small garden of banana pineapples, root potato tropical trees and coconuts to the front surf view area at KabuNohi Sorake. “We pride ourselves on maintaining guest privacy”.
Our air-conditioned bungalows are in hexagonal in shape, with attached private bathrooms: Bungalows are constructed with solid foundations and the strongest fixtures. Architecturally designed to with-stand the strongest winds and earth tremors. The unique thatched rooves with large overhangs were modelled off a traditional Nias hat and delicate hand carved features ornate throughout the buildings. KabuNohi Sorake is indeed a unique ‘handmade resort’ and has provided employment for local builders, wood carvers and clever craftsmen during the construction and will continue to do so in the maintenance. Mark and Debi are very committed to providing employment and opportunities for the local community of South Nias.
Deluxe Bungalows
Our 2 Deluxe bungalows offer panoramic views over the gardens and the bay beyond (Rice bowl section of the wave). The Air-Conditioned Deluxe bedrooms are 25m2 with an attached private indoor/outdoor tropical bathroom. The handmade timber furnishings, decor and original artworks compliment the natural environment and you are instantly immersed in your own tropical hideaway as you enter the private and Deluxe zone of the resort. A gate divides the deluxe zone from the standard bungalow area and there is a private kitchen area with fridge, drinking water, dispensing and tea/coffee making facilities for use by deluxe guests. Fruit and other snacks will be replenished daily for Deluxe package guests.
Standard Bungalows
The 2 Standard bungalows are almost identical to the deluxe bungalows however slightly smaller with 19m2 Air-Conditioned bedrooms. Standard bungalows enjoy the same luxury tropical indoor/outdoor bathroom of the deluxe bungalows. These bungalows overlook the gardens and are in close proximity to the main bar/dining/kitchen/reception area where guests can help themselves to fruit, drinking water and tea & coffee
Surf House
On the first floor of the main house is a large room that will sleep up to 4 guests in fan cooled comfort and features a 4 x single beds or configured otherwise for families who like to stay together. Guests in KabuNohi Surf House have their own private bathroom with hot water and another dressing room area for luggage/clothes storage. This is very comfortable for single surfers or families looking to stay together, rather than having to book several bungalows. Those on a budget can still enjoy the KabuNohi Sorake experience at very reasonable rates. The centrepiece upstairs is a huge relaxing lounge area for use of KabuNohi Surf House guests to kick back and enjoy the ambiance of this traditional wooden building. This is a fantastic space to relax. Guests can walk downstairs for drinking water, fruit, tea & coffee.
Was dich erwartet
3 Gründe KabuNohi Sorake zu buchen:
- Das einzige Resort in Nias
- Erstklassige Lage am bekanntesten Surfspot
- All inclusive Surfpaket mit Surfguide
Das einzige Surfresort in Nias
Direkt am weltberühmte Keyhole Surfspot findest du das beachfront Resort KabuNohi. Verwöhne dich mit einem Aufenthalt im einzigen Resort Nias, komfortable und nah an einem der bekanntestens Wellen der Welt. Genieße von der privaten Terrasse den Ausblick auf das Meer und Surfspots wie Rice Bowl und Kiddies Corner und halte den Ausblick mit deiner Kamera fest. Oder genieße einfach ein kühles Bier zwischen deinen Surf sessions oder zum Sonnenuntergang - der perfekte Ausklang für den Tag.
Bring die ganze Familie
Kabunohi ist nicht nur der perfekte Ort für Surfer, auch Familien und Urlauber die nur entspannen wollen, sind hier bestens aufgehoben. Perfekte Voraussetzungen für einen entspannten Urlaub (auch ohne surfen) bilden hohe Qualität und Komfort der Anlage, das überragende Essen sowie die Lage direkt am Meer. Fühle dich wie auf einer Zeitreise, wenn du traditionelle Dörfer erkundest, alte einheimischen Märkte besuchst und in die Kultur der Insel eintauchst.
Surfe jeden Tag die perfekte Welle
Die Deluxe und Standard Bungalows, wie auch die Mehrbettzimmer sind “all inclusive”, es sind dir keine Grenzen setzt. Das Surf Paket beinhaltet nicht nur die Erkundung der Surfspots vor der Tür sondern auch begleitete Touren zu weiteren einmaligen Surfspots. Perfekt für jeden, der nach dem ultimativen Surfabenteuer sucht!
Botohili Village: In our immediate and within walking distance we have 2 traditional villages 500 meters up the back of the hill from KabuNohi Sorake is the village of Botohilitano, this is the village that assimilated/facilitated the first surfers onto being the traditional owners of the coconut plantations that grow on “the Point”.
Hiliametaniha Village: A 40 min walk down the point along Lagundri beach and up the hill (alternatively 10 mins on motorbike) takes you to the traditional village of ‘Hiliametaniha’. This village is distant from the influence of tourists and is still very traditional. You will literally feel like you’re walking back in time. Hiliametaniha village also gives you a fantastic view over Lagundri bay “the Point” up to Indicator reef and further to Sobatu bay.
Bowamataluo Village: (Sun Hill) this is where the biggest king’s house, that is said to be 200 yeas + old exists. This massive slab wooden building sits atop huge wooden poles. Bowamataluo Village is renowned for its cultural displays of war dancing and the famous stone jumping sport and the sun hill sunset.
Town and Village Market Days: The Local Town of Teluk Dalam (Deep Harbor) has shops open every day except Sunday. Indonesian Banks with ATM machines that accept Visa Card. A trip to this town is interesting and if you need to buy things there is a traditional market as well as a small supermarket, prices in the shops are cheaper than what you find around Sorake.
Traditional Markets, (Hari Hambala): A 30-min drive from Sorake is the village of Amadaya, here every Thursday there is a traditional roadside market that is very busy, produce from the surrounding mountain villages is spread along the side of the main road and sellers and buyers bargain for goods. Here you can get a great perspective of Nias village life and the Nias people, these markets the scenery of Plantations Mountains and rice paddies in route to Amadaya is full of great photo opportunities
Treks and Jungle walk,: Villages, Markets, Waterfalls, Rice paddies Rubber coconut and cassava plantations. Walk or motor bike trek hill and dale from village to village on the old farm plantation tracks, these treks can be for a trip to the waterfall (1/2 day) or overnight staying in the village, we have experience local guides that can take you there!
Chill spots
- Sobatu Bay rock pools and coral channel swim spot (10-15 min leisurely coconut plantation and reef walk)
- Alawasa Rocks and sand beach (40 mins reef and coconut plantation walk)
- Waterfall (1/2-day Car /Motorbike and walking trail)
A typical day’s dining at KabuNohi Sorake Resort, could consist of:
- Breakfast: Pre-Surf early morning -bowl of cereal with fruit and drink
- Post surf: Omelette or Eggs or local style breakfast , toast, fruit juice, tea/coffee etc.
- Lunch: A variety of options from day to day. Could be gourmet sandwiches, salads, noodles etc.
- Dinner: A variety of hot and cold dishes, Fresh fish, Pasta, Vegies, Chicken, Salads etc.
Food will be of the highest standard and will definitely be a highlight of your trip.No-where in Nias will you find food of such high quality.
Base rate inclusions
- Accommodation at KabuNohi Sorake Resort
- Full breakfast daily
- Filtered drinking water & Tea/Coffee
- Surfers receive service from local surfer guide for introduction to Lagundri Bay
Exclusions (Unless Meal-Plan &/or Airport transfers pre-booked/prepaid)
- Lunches, Dinners, snacks, fresh fruit/juices (Included in Meal Plan)
- Airport transfers (Guningsitoli/KabuNohi/Guningsitoli)
- Alcohol – Beer and Wine available (BYO duty free spirits)
- Soft drinks/Mixers
- Sightseeing tours (arranged directly at resort)
- Surf trips by car/boat to other breaks (arranged directly and payable to resort)
- Surf photos by local photographers. Local photographers will shoot your trip and generally charge around RP1,000,000 (AU$100) per person per week for a professional photo package with excellent images of every surf.
Deluxe Bungalow Package Surfer package
Our 2 Deluxe bungalows offer panoramic views over the gardens and the bay beyond (Rice bowl section of the wave). The Air-Conditioned Deluxe bedrooms are 25m2 with an attached private indoor/outdoor tropical bathroom. The handmade timber furnishings, decor and original artworks compliment the natural environment and you are instantly immersed in your own tropical hideaway as you enter the private and Deluxe zone of the resort. A gate divides the deluxe zone from the standard bungalow area and there is a private kitchen area with fridge, drinking water, dispensing and tea/coffee making facilities for use by deluxe guests. Fruit and other snacks will be replenished daily for Deluxe package guests.
Standard Bungalow Package Surfer package
The 2 Standard bungalows are almost identical to the deluxe bungalows however slightly smaller with 19m2 Air-Conditioned bedrooms. Standard bungalows enjoy the same luxury tropical indoor/outdoor bathroom of the deluxe bungalows. These bungalows overlook the gardens and are in close proximity to the main bar/dining/kitchen/reception area where guests can help themselves to fruit, drinking water and tea & coffee.
KabuNohi Surf House package Surfer package
On the first floor of the main house is a large room that will sleep up to 4 guests in fan cooled comfort and features a 4 x single beds or configured otherwise for families who like to stay together. Guests in KabuNohi Surf House have their own private bathroom with hot water and another dressing room area for luggage/clothes storage. This is very comfortable for single surfers or families looking to stay together, rather than having to book several bungalows. Those on a budget can still enjoy the KabuNohi Sorake experience at very reasonable rates. The centrepiece upstairs is a huge relaxing lounge area for use of KabuNohi Surf House guests to kick back and enjoy the ambiance of this traditional wooden building. This is a fantastic space to relax. Guests can walk downstairs for drinking water, fruit, tea & coffee.
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The Traveller/Group leader shall pay attention to the special visa, passport and travel regulations for the Travellers and their country of destination. LUEX makes every effort to inform customers as comprehensively and accurately as possible. To the extent that LUEX draws attention to particular details, this can only be considered as non-binding information. Considering the high number and frequency of possible amendments to regulations, Travellers/Group leaders are requested to contact the relevant embassy/consulate for the particular destination. In this respect LUEX can assume no responsibility whatsoever for any assurance, guarantee, currency or accuracy of the information. The information provided by Travellers’ ministries of foreign affairs are a reliable source with respect to many travel destinations.
It is the sole responsibility of the Traveller/Group leader to ensure that all Travellers are in possession of all requisite travel documents (passport, Visa, etc.) at the commencement of travel and that all Travellers fulfil the health requirements.
9. Insurance
To the extent that it is not expressly offered, insurance cover does not constitute part of the travel-related products and services offered. LUEX recommends that customers take out travel insurance, in particular travel cancellation cost insurance and in certain circumstances overseas travel insurance, including an overseas health cover component. LUEX names a reliable partner offering the relevant insurance policies to its customers at: http://www.luex.com/info/insurances.html.
10. Liability, responsibility
LUEX depends on the information provided to it by the Service providers with respect to the details of the travel-related goods and services. LUEX has only extremely limited opportunities to check such information with respect to their accuracy and completeness. Consequently, LUEX is unable to provide any guarantees or assurances with respect to the completeness, accuracy or currency of such information. The same applies for any other information made available by third parties.
LUEX is not liable for the availability of the travel-related product or service at the time of booking or for the performance of the booked travel-related product or service by the Service provider.
Within the scope of its performance obligations, LUEX is only liable for any losses that may result in the following cases, irrespective of legal grounds: The statutory regulations shall apply with the following restriction: Liability or minor negligence on the part of LUEX or its vicarious agents is excluded, provided that neither an essential contractual obligation was breached nor is there a case of initial incapacity, impossibility or default on the part of LUEX. Otherwise liability is limited to the value of the travel-related products and services booked, in any case however to predictable and typical losses. The exclusions of liability or facilitation shall apply in the same manner to the executive bodies of LUEX, as well as to their vicarious agents.
Travellers and Group leaders shall be liable to LUEX for each and every reservation/booking that is made in bad faith or with deceitful intent or with erroneous or incomplete personal data. The opportunity to book travel-related goods and services may only be utilised in order to make legal bookings as a Traveller or as a Group leader for a third party. At the same time, in utilising the offerings the Group leader guarantees that they are authorised and are permitted to act in the name of fellow travellers. In the event that there is a breach of these guarantee, the Group leader is liable without limitation to LUEX and their respective Service providers for the losses resulting from the aforesaid person’s actions.
In many countries there are safety standards that differ from those generally found in Europe, Australia or the USA. Travelers/Group leaders are strongly encouraged, also in their own interest, to access information once again immediately before commencing travel in accessible sources, such as the internet pages of the Foreign Office, with respect to changes in the travel regulations and safety warnings for the country of destination.
11. Final provisions
Should business terms and conditions or parts of the agreement be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining parts of the agreements shall not be affected.
Amendments or additions to all agreements, including a divergence from these general terms and conditions, are only possible in text form (written, by fax or e-mail). Oral agreements require written confirmation to be valid.
All communication between LUEX and a Traveller/Group leader is to be undertaken by e-mail if possible. The Traveller/Group leader therefore promises to receive and read e-mails and implement the information/instructions from LUEX accordingly. LUEX must be informed immediately of changes in contact details.
All contractual relations between LUEX, its customers and Service providers are subject exclusively to German law - with the exception of the UN Contract for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) convention. Köln shall be the mutually agreed place of jurisdiction for non-German Travellers.
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