Gold Coast

15 Best Gold Coast Adventure Rides

The adrenaline menu: extreme jet boat spins on the Broadwater, jet ski safaris to South Stradbroke, tandem skydives over the surf and dawn balloons over the hinterland. The skyline-to-sea backdrop upgrades every format.

1.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience breathtaking views of Gold Coast from a hot air balloon, with professional guides, doorless baskets, and a memorable photo package.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Must-have experience! The crew was incredibly friendly, and the pilot was a true professional. The views were absolutely breathtaking. There was no better way to see the beautiful scenery, and everything was perfectly organized!”

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2.Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

Experience the thrill of tandem skydiving over the Gold Coast. Enjoy stunning coast and city views, professional guides, and a safe, unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“It was absolutely incredible. Bit of delay the day before because of the weather, no one’s fault, easy to reschedule though. I felt safe and enjoyed the experience wholly. Adam was amazing. The videos and photos were absolutely beautiful! I’ll definitely do it again.”

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4.1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

Experience 1.5 hours of jet skiing around South Stradbroke Island on the Gold Coast. Enjoy wildlife spotting, waterbar stops, and stunning ocean views—perfect for adventure lovers.

★ 5.0

“Second time on the jet ski. Great experience with this longer session. Saw a kangaroo and a cute duck during the rest break on the island. The water here is much more pleasant than on open sea. Less bumping so you can actually go full…”

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5.1hr Jet Ski Safari

Experience the thrill of a 1-hour jet ski safari on the Gold Coast, including wildlife spotting, scenic views, and expert guides for memorable adventures.

★ 5.0

“First time for us and we both had such an incredible high. Loved all of it. Even when you are launched out of the water when you hit a wave or rough water and you hope you land okay. When you do it really gets…”

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6.Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

Experience a 1-hour self-driven jet ski ride along Gold Coast's stunning beaches, guided by pros, with free photos and no slow zones for ultimate thrills.

★ 4.8

“This tour was pure adrenaline. First we drove in the calm canal, then we sped across the sea at 60 km/h. We even got close to dolphins. I had the best time of my life. Jaxon our tour guide did a great job.”

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

Experience an exhilarating 4-hour Jet Ski safari on the Gold Coast, including island stop, scenic waterways, and expert guides for memorable adventure.

★ 5.0

“This trip was fantastic, it was just pure fun and the jet skis were fast and easy to use, it was great to take the jet skis their paces and the surrounding scenery was fantastic, the tour guide's were great and very informative.”

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8.30 min Jet Ski Safari

Experience the thrill of a 30-minute jet ski safari on the Gold Coast, ideal for beginners with stunning water views and friendly guides.

★ 5.0

“It was the best !!! Had a female young lady ohh boy she could ride a jetski she was cool as & everyone else”

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9.Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

Experience the Gold Coast from above and below with this 1.5-hour combo tour featuring a thrilling jet boat ride and scenic helicopter flight for $139.

★ 4.7

“Great activity with fantastic staff! The gent doing the Jet Boat ride had a great sense of humour, you could tell that he loved doing his job! The ride itself was great pretty exhilarating and gets you soaked. The helicopter ride gave us some spectacular…”

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15.Gold Coast V8 Jet Boat Rapid Ride

Experience the thrill of a 30-minute V8 jet boat ride on Gold Coast’s Broadwater, with spins, scenic stops, and friendly guides—all for just $46.78.

★ 5.0

“Such a fun morning on the jet boat. The kids and I had a blast. Jamie looked after us well, as did the ladies in the office. Thank you all.”

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