The 15 Australia Adrenaline Activities That Earn Their Price

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes - The best part: skilled captains and big reactions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $42Our pick

Review of the 55-minute Surfers Paradise jet boat ride, with spins, splashes, Broadwater sights, safety details, price, and booking tips.

“We got soaked but it was so much fun. Wanted to do it again straight away but will need to be patient. This 60+ will definitely do again. Hamish the boat driver was knowledgeable about his boat and wonderful with a little lad who got motion sickness.”

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

2.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 841 reviews · from $60

Thunder Jet’s 30-minute Sydney Harbour ride packs spins, speed, splashes, and Opera House views into a fun, practical city adventure.

“Had a great Jetboat ride on the harbour. Would certainly go again next time we're in Sydney. Cheers to the crew”

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Cairns Jet Boat Ride

3.Cairns Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · from $63

Review of Cairns’ 35-minute Bad Fishy jet boat ride, with Trinity Inlet spins, crocodile sightings, wet-weather tips, price, and booking advice.

“So much fun, zig zagging and spinning..adrenaline pumping..about 40 minutes so left time to do other attractions . Boat captain was also quite funny.”

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

4.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $51

Review of Sydney’s 30-minute jet boat ride, with Opera House views, 270-degree spins, practical tips, price advice, and what to expect.

“This was good fun but you do get absolutely soaked, even with wearing the poncho! Most of the ride I had to keep the hood on and could barely see with all the sea spray in my eyes! We all had to buy dry clothes afterwards for our meal reservation, bear this in mind and take a change of clothes!! Kids enjoyed it though, it was a thrill ride with lots of giggles!”

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Gold Coast: 55-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

5.55-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 403 reviews · 55 min · from $63

Gold Coast jet boat review covering the 55-minute ride, spins, scenery, price, safety, wet-weather tips, accessibility, and who should book.

“The best driver, so experienced and interacted with us! Such a fun experience”

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Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

6.Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 372 reviews · 30 min · from $41

Sydney’s Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride delivers 360-degree spins, harbour views, speeds up to 75 km/h, and a very wet 30-minute adventure.

“We had a great time and the guide who drove the boar was just amazing!!”

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Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

7.Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $92

Review of AJ Hackett’s Giant Swing Skypark Cairns, with prices, safety rules, wait times, views, jump options, and booking advice.

“This was an awesome experience! I went three times instead of the one! Great staff just made it all seem so easy.”

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Behana Canyoning Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

8.Behana Canyoning Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $200

Review of Cairns’ Behana Canyoning Tour, with cliff jumps, rock slides, abseiling, swimming, guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“Luke and Page were great guides that lead us on an exceptional excursion. My son said it was better than snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef and that was pretty spectacular as well. Anyone thinking about doing something fun while in cairns, you will not regret giving this tour group a try!”

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Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

9.Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $63

Review the Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride, with Pioneer Bay views, wild spins, practical tips, safety details, and honest value advice.

“My son and I had a great time on the fast boat! Would thoroughly recommend it! Scott the driver of the boat was awesome”

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Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride

10.Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $42

Gold Coast jet boat review covering spins, sightseeing, wet-weather tips, value, safety, itinerary, and who should book this fast Broadwater ride.

“I last minute booked this because my other planned event did not go ahead, I’m really glad I did as it was super fun. Really lovely people and I’d highly recommend to anyone”

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Cairns: Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour

11.Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 210 reviews · 5h 30m · from $176

Review of Cairns Canyoning’s Behana Gorge adventure, with waterfalls, jumps, rock slides, abseiling, costs, tips, and suitability.

“Dom and Paige was my guides. They're brilliant. They have extensive knowledge and go beyond my expectations. This is one of the best tour in Cairns and MUST do when you visit Cairns”

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45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

12.45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $85

Thunder Jet Boat Sydney review: a 45-minute high-speed harbour ride with spins, wet-weather tips, landmarks, pricing, and practical advice.

“Highly recommend with kids. Way more exciting than the conventional site seeing tour. Did get slightly wet. Note, kids ponchos are only half length so pack spare clothes.”

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Sydney: Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

13.Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 30 min · from $40Best value

See Sydney Harbour at full throttle on a 30-minute jet boat ride past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with spins, slides, and sea spray.

“It was a great experience, adrenaline rush and fab views of the harbour. You do get wet when the breaks are slammed on x very amusing, well worth it”

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