Top 15 Island Jet Ski Tours in Australia

1.1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

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

Ride for 90 minutes from Main Beach toward South Stradbroke Island, passing beaches, sandbars, islands, and mangroves. Guides such as Harry and Tom are praised for patient safety support. Stop at Tipplers for an optional drink or snack before returning to the marina.

“Tom was a great guide. He was very kind to me even though I was the slowest one at the back of the line! My teenagers LOVED it.”

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

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

Follow a guide through 80 kilometers of Gold Coast waterways on a fast, guided jet ski ride. Expect a safety briefing, tight bends, mangrove-lined passages, a South Stradbroke Island break, and a return to Main Beach. Jake and Benny are among the guides praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“Was a amazing adventure we all really thoroughly enjoyed our selfs with Jake and Benny they where awesome guides”

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3.Magnetic Island: 5 Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours

Captain a two-person jet ski from Horseshoe Bay to eight Magnetic Island bays, including seven reached only by water. A trained guide such as Josh leads the 90-minute ride, points out wildlife and coastal features, and takes photos. Swimming, safety gear, and marine park fees are included.

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

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4.Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Captain a jet ski from Horseshoe Bay with guides such as Josh or Andrew, following Magnetic Island’s rugged coast to eight bays, including the famous Five Bays. Expect 90 minutes on the water, swimming stops, wildlife viewing, safety tuition, and free tour photos. Two people can share one ski.

“Two tours, two absolute wins. We did two separate jet ski tours with Magnetic Island Jet Skis and both were fantastic — a really family-friendly experience from start to finish.”

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5.Magnetic Island Snorkel Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours

Join Poseidon Jet Ski Tours for a two-hour ride and snorkeling trip around Magnetic Island. Guide Helios is praised for personal service, local wildlife knowledge, and taking photos while you ride. Expect small groups, gear, water, and a choice of Florence, Arthur, or Nelly Bay.

“Fabulous day around Maggie, magnetic island. Stopped at all the bays, photos taken by my guide Helios are included. No upselling. I did the trip solo at 65 yrs young. Great guide, gorgeous location. What are you waiting for?”

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6.Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 hours

Drive your own jet ski on a two-hour circuit of Magnetic Island with an English-speaking guide. From Townsville, you’ll pass Castle Hill, the SS Adelaide shipwreck, 23 bays, sandy beaches, granite boulders, and secluded coves. Each ski carries up to two people.

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7.5 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $219

Join Trident Jetskis for a small-group Sea-Doo trip from Murarrie through Brisbane’s waterfront and Moreton Bay. Guide Devon is praised for his patient, friendly approach. You’ll pass Story Bridge, visit island waters, stop for lunch, and return after about four hours.

“Our last day on the other side of the world was spent jet skiing on the Brisbane River with Devon as our guide through to Moreton Bay!! Devon was amazing, fun, patient, and so personable! We even stopped for lunch and got to know him! (ThRead more”

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8.Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Meet Poseidon Jet Ski Tours at 26 Mariners Dr in Townsville for a guided two-hour ride around Magnetic Island. Share a Jet Ski with one other person, see beaches, granite boulders, and coral reefs, and watch for turtles, dolphins, and dugongs.

“Awesome time out on the water. Great tour operator. The day before another operator ghosted me but like(I hope I got that right ) was on top of it when we had a few people run late. He was super patient. Small group. He took us out to the island and around. We were able to do a quick dip and he took photos for us. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks.”

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9.1.5-Hour Jet Ski Safari to Stradbroke Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll receive a safety briefing and practice session before following an English-speaking guide along Gold Coast waterways to South Stradbroke Island. The route covers beaches, sandbars, mangroves, and island channels, with a planned café stop. Allow about four hours in total, including check-in, training, and the safari.

“We've had tried jetski before with another company, but this company was much better. On the way to the island they found who has more experience and can ride faster, so they sort us based on that which made the experience more fun(fast is fun on jetski). Something that could be considered as an improvement would be offering a beverage in the the tour.”

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10.Magnetic Island 60-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 8 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m

At Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island Jet Skis gives you a safety briefing, practice run, life jacket, and 60 minutes in a 2-square-kilometre hire area. Share one ski with up to eight people using 15-minute beach swaps. No licence is required, but swimming skills and English are essential.

“Best in the bizz! Worth it Thanks for having us 🔥”

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11.Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Tropical Island Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes

Ride from the JW Marriott Watersports Marina through Surfers Paradise canals and the Broadwater, then head north to Tipplers Cafe on South Stradbroke Island. You get a clear safety briefing, two guided riding sessions, and time for refreshments before returning by jet ski.

“Great activity! Went on the two hour tour, guides were amazing!”

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12.2.5-Hour Ultimate Jet Ski Safari to North Stradbroke Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m

Ride your own jet ski from the Gold Coast toward North Stradbroke Island, following tidal mangrove channels, beaches and sandbars with an English-speaking guide. After the 80km route, stop at South Stradbroke Island for refreshments, a swim and time at its beachfront pub.

“Well organised adventure had a lot of fun with my family as we hired 2 skis and enjoyed the 2.5 hour tour to Stradbroke Island. Highly recommended.”

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13.Stradbroke Island Jetski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride a modern Sea-Doo from Masthead Way through Gold Coast waterways to Stradbroke Island, with a 30-minute safety briefing, a Jumpinpin dune stop, and 45 minutes at Tipplers Café. An English-speaking guide leads this private trip for up to two people.

“Value for money Non-stop adrenaline rush Good guide Very impressive”

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14.Half-Day Jetski Adventure to Moreton Bay Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours

Take a five-hour guided Sea-Doo ride from Rivergate Marina through Moreton Bay Marine Park. You will pass St Helena Island, stop at Peel Island, cross to North Stradbroke Island for lunch, and return with guides such as Luke or Devon. Previous jetski experience is strongly recommended.

“It was the best experience on our east coast trip so far! Luke was a very nice person and the tour was amazing. I can highly recommend it to anyone who loves action and adventure”

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15.Magnetic Island 60-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 8 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

At Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island Jet Skis gives you a 60-minute self-drive session across 2 km² of open water. Andrew, Ash, and the team handle the briefing and safety rules while your group rotates riders from the beach. Ages 6 and up can join, with strict weight, swimming, and age limits.

“Andrew & Ash were easy to get along with making the process run smoothly. I did a 60 minute hire, the skis were a little underpowered for my liking however coming from a hire background I understand they have to be. All in all, my son and I Read more”

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