Top 15 Jet Boat Rides in Australia

1.Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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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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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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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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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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.360-Degree High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 45 - 90 minutes · from $41

Review of Gold Coast’s 360-degree jet boat ride, with high-speed spins, optional Surfers Paradise shuttle, practical tips, price, and safety details.

“Absolutely loved this! Nathan made the whole experience great, could not recommend more! Such a fantastic experience”

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11.Airlie Beach: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 149 reviews · 30 min · from $63

Airlie Beach jet boat review covering price, thrills, views, wet-weather tips, meeting point, family suitability, and free GoPro photos.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 – Highly Recommend! Great driver – very knowledgeable and professional, funny & great play list! One of my sons was unwell at the end of the trip, and the driver was so kind and understanding about it. We also loved the free photos provided – such a bonus! Overall, an excellent experience.”

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12.35-Minute Jet Boating Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · 35 min · from $50

Review of Cairns’ 35-minute Bad Fishy jet boat ride, with spins, splashes, Trinity Inlet views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We were 2nd guessing this activity after a rocky boat ride to an island the day before, but SO SO SO happy we did this!! It was a super fun, casual afternoon on the water. Music pumping, jokes and laughs had by all. We felt completely in control the whole time thanks to the driver giving us warning before spinning. We also got some great photos and video footage to look back on. Can definitely tell the guys love their job!! Who wouldn't?!”

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13.Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1h 30m · from $148

Review of the Gold Coast jet boat and helicopter tour, with 55 minutes of spins, coastal views, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.

“It was amazing!!!! So much fun and our guide kept us entertained the whole trip. Thank you”

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14.45-Minute Gold Coast High Speed Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $42

Review of the Gold Coast’s 45-minute Arro Jet Boat ride, with spins, spray, Broadwater views, pricing, safety tips, and booking advice.

“The experience was amazing, thrilling and loved our driver magic Mike, he was friendly and the overall experience was full of fun and excitement”

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15.1-Hour Extreme Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 1 hour · from $60

Race across Gold Coast waterways on a 1-hour jet boat ride with 360-degree spins, wildlife views, luxury homes, and free digital photos.

“Absolutely amazing, Josh was great, lots of spins, water and sun.”

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