15 Jet Skis Tours in Australia to Plan a Day Around

1.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92Our pick

Guided Sea-doo jet ski tour from Airlie Beach through the Whitsundays Marine Park, with safety gear, wildlife spotting, and small-group pacing.

“Although you complete their paperwork confirm if you have or have not been before. Tell you what to do and not do. We ended in a group with everyone that had done it begore. Initialky we were behind the guide, but once he saw we were new and so therefore slowing the rest down. Wete moved to the back, which we understood, as kind of unfair for them. However, they then spead off at top spead leaving us behind. Told us to not follow the trail, like we were told to do in the safety brief!!! Just cut across direct. He said he was watching, but I personally did not…”

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2.Jet Ski Safari Hour of Power and Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 481 reviews · 1 hour · from $139

Ride eco-friendly Yamaha jet skis for 1 hour around Airlie Beach bays, with marine life sightings and winter humpback whale chances. From $139.

“I had a great time! Thanks so much to our wonderful guide for a fun experience.”

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3.Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 257 reviews · from $141

A guided 1-hour jet ski safari in Airlie Beach on Sea-Doo skis, with safety briefing, big bay views, and a chance to spot marine life.

“Perfect tour! Perfect amount of time. Loved it! Checked in directly under Boathouse Apartments which was so easy given we were staying there. Definitely recommend. We didn’t want to go for hours. This tour was just right. Would do again.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 2 hours · from $155

Jet ski the Gold Coast with a nonstop 1-hour ride, no slow zones, South Stradbroke Island stop, and free photos from Surfers Paradise.

“Absolutely fantastic experience for our 1st time on a jet ski. Our guides were friendly and helpful and accommodated all levels of experience. Highly recommended!”

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5.Airlie Adventure Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 194 reviews · 2h 30m · from $183

Jet ski Airlie Beach for 1.5 hours in Whitsundays Marine Park, with turtle and dugong chances, English guides, gear, and free photos.

“The activity was amazing, a little bit too adventurous. It's not really a tour, is more of an actual radical experience. Ned our guide was absolutely the best, super patient and fun!”

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6.Guided Jetski Tour 30 or 60 min

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $77Best value

Guided self-drive jet ski tours in Cairns, 30 or 60 minutes on Trinity Inlet, with shipwrecks, mangroves, and wildlife spotting.

“Excellente prestation. L'équipe géniale. Je recommande sans modération.”

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7.Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $133

Jet ski Darwin waterfront with a guide, wildlife spotting, and a thrill past Mindil Beach Casino. 1 to 90 minutes, $133.

“Probably the best Jetski safari I’ve been on and I’ve been on a few. Magical ride through the mangroves at sunset in the calmest waters, as the sun set on the horizon. Amazing guide Helena shared her knowledge and experience of the region. Highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92

A guided 30-minute, self-drive Gold Coast jet ski safari with No Slow Zones, waterfront mansions views, and included safety gear.

“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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9.Surfers Paradise: 1-Hour Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Ride a jet ski through Surfers Paradise waterways and out to the Broadwater, with a long safety briefing and a pace you control.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $147

Ride your own Seadoo GTS for an hour around South Stradbroke Island. Guided, safety-first, no slow zones, plus free photos.

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11.Surfers Paradise: 30-Minute Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $77

Ride a jet ski through Surfers Paradise canals and the Broadwater, with wildlife spotting and solo or twin-share options from $77.

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12.Magnetic Island: 5 Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Ride your own jet ski from Horseshoe Bay to Five Bays on Magnetic Island, with wildlife spotting and marine park lessons.

“Was perfect weather. Lots of fun with my daughter. Life is all about making memories.”

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13.1 hour Jet Ski Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $197

No-licence Sydney jet ski safari on the Hawkesbury River, with a practice track, scenic stops, and a waterproof phone glovebox.

“It's a really great experience. Guides are great. Super chill and helpful. Just be aware that if you book for 2, you still only get one jetski and about 30 minutes each. If you want an hour of jetski-ing, you literally have to book twice I suppose.”

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14.30 min Jet Ski Hire – No Slow Zones

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92

Gold Coast jet ski hire with no slow zones, 90-minute session. Includes safety briefing, life jacket, waterproof phone box, and a fast circuit.

“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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15.Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1h 10m · from $187

70 minutes on a modern jet ski along the Brisbane River, gliding under Story Bridge and past icons from Breakfast Creek to South Bank.

“Excellent and well run tour on a modern JetSki. Visited many of the major Brisbane river landmarks. The JetSki was easy to drive even for a beginner. Thoroughly recommend it for the exciting experience.”

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