After a four-month period in which it seemed that their feud was finally subsiding, tensions between the two began to rise again from mid-September as a result of two pieces of government legislation: the Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unity Bill and the Qoliqoli Bill (qoliqoli are traditional rights to beach, reef and lagoons).

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The surf of Western Australia's Margaret River is often described as "epic" while the other 12, 500km of the Indian Ocean coast has surreally un-peopled reef, point and beach breaks giving way to shimmering 10m tides up north.

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During big south swells the beach area in view of the Teahupoo reef monster produces some fine waves, also great for beginners who can simultaneously watch the pros surf the big waves on the reef in the distance.

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Plus there are luxury accommodations aplenty, such as Coconuts Beach Club, Resort and Spa and the Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa.

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