Jet Ski Rides in the Gold Coast: 10 Days Out With the Prices Attached

1.1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $214Our pick

Ride a jet ski from Main Beach through islands, beaches, sandbars, and mangroves to South Stradbroke Island. You get 90 minutes on the water, plus a short stop at Tipplers, a water-access-only bar and cafe. Guides such as Tom and Harry support mixed abilities, with safety gear supplied. Weekend breakfast safaris are also available.

“Amazing experience loved the island we stopped. Big thanks to the people came with us educate us and kept us safe . Loved it”

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2.1hr Jet Ski Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $164

You’ll meet Jet Ski Safaris at Main Beach, complete a safety induction and practice ride, then follow a guide north along the Gold Coast Broadwater toward South Stradbroke Island. Expect about an hour of high-speed riding, wildlife spotting, skyline views, safety gear, and optional professional photos. Drivers must be 16 or older to ride alone.

“Went with my dad on the 1hr tour. Was the best experience I’ve had thus far. We could go as fast as you can handle as long as you followed at a safe distance. The tour guides were pretty epic also.”

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3.1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 2 hours

Take a self-drive jet ski from Paradise Point on a guided 35-kilometre run toward Wavebreak and South Stradbroke Island. You get a full hour on the water, a stop at Tipplers Bar, free photos, and no slow zones on the safari. Guides including Andrew, David, Ian, and Jaxon have helped beginners and experienced riders find a comfortable pace.

“It was amazing. An exhilarating experience that I’d love to do again. Highly recommended.”

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4.2.5 hr Jet Ski Safaris tour – Ultimate Adventure + island stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $286

Follow guides such as Jake and Benny through 80 kilometers of Gold Coast waterways on a fast-paced jet ski safari. You will practice turns, ride beneath mangroves, stop at South Stradbroke Island, and return to Main Beach. The tour lasts about four hours, with lunch and drinks extra.

“Wow! What an absolute blast. We did the 2 1/2 hour jet ski tour and had the most fun. Our guides were awesome and we were at full speed almost the whole time. Stopping at a little island for a bite to eat really was cool. I definitely recommend it for Everyone. This is a must do bucket list item.”

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5.30 min Jet Ski Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $93Best value

Start at Main Beach with a safety briefing, practice ride, and 30 minutes on the water. A guide leads you past Wave Break Island, Crab Island, Sovereign Island, and South Stradbroke Island. Safety gear, life jackets, wind jackets, and waterproof containers are supplied. Drivers must be 16 or older to ride alone.

“Fantastic experience and the crew was amazing. So it was a great experience overall. I totally recommend this.”

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6.30-Minute Jet Ski – No Slow Zones – Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m

Take the controls of your own jet ski on a 30-minute guided ride from Paradise Point. You can ride solo or share with one passenger, following an English-speaking guide past waterfront mansions, white beaches, and yachts. The 90-minute booking includes check-in, safety briefing, gear, and the ride, with no slow zones.

“The activity was fun way more happy than expected .. and the guide was so good with his way around and pretty helpful with everything..”

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7.1-Hour Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll spend an hour driving a jet ski through Surfers Paradise waterways and the Broadwater, after a 30-minute safety briefing. Set your own pace, from an easy cruise to full-throttle turns. The tour suits beginners and experienced riders, with storage, sunscreen, an English-speaking instructor, and room for two per booking.

“Well guided, friendly guides and polite respectful to the potential of each customer.”

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8.1-hour Jet-Ski Safari -No Slow Zones + Free Pics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours

Ride a modern Seadoo GTS with an English-speaking guide along South Stradbroke Island. Your two-hour session includes safety training, roughly one hour on the water, life jacket, sunscreen, secure storage, and free photos. Head 15 kilometers north past beaches, islands, sandbars, and mangroves before returning to the Gold Coast.

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9.30-Minute Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet Odyssey Jet Ski Tours behind the JW Marriott Marina for a 30-minute guided ride through Surfers Paradise canals, mangrove passages, island beaches, and the Broadwater. You can ride solo from age 16 or share with an adult from age 12. The $77 price covers one jet ski for up to two people, plus safety gear and a professional guide.

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10.30 min Jet Ski Hire – No Slow Zones

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m

Take one jet ski for up to two people around the Gold Coast’s largest circuit. You receive a safety induction, life jacket, sunscreen, and waterproof box before riding. No experience is needed, but drivers must read, write, and speak English. Solo riders must be at least 16.

“During the safety training, we had to listen to the instructor and fill in the blanks in sentences. The instructor, who had one leg missing, mumbled as he read the sentences. I asked if he could speak more slowly. The instructor suddenly snatched my paper away and repeatedly asked in English what would happen if I died while jet skiing. He then told me I couldn't ride a jet ski. There were five of us, including myself, who had attended the safety training, and I was the only Asian from Korea. My friend and I had purchased this tour to create wonderful memories during our holiday, but I felt it…”

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