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

“I love it. Murray is flying the ballon and he is awesome professional and funny! The view is very nice. They change the booking due to weather, it's a very considerate and understanding company:)”

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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 fantastic experience for my 18 year old daughter as a birthday surprise!!! She loved it!!! Thank you all friendly and professional team for making her day!!! Big thank you to instructor - Germain - Frenchy!!! You were just fantastic!!! You made the experience…”

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3.Gold Coast: 55-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Experience the thrill of Gold Coast with a 55-minute jet boat ride. See stunning waterways, speed up to 80 km/h, and enjoy expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Toby was an awesome host!!! Funny, quick witted, and clearly very capable of what he does. Apart from him going overboard and having a 10y old (The Devonator) drive the boat (kidding) it was a super fun experience! Be prepared to get very wet, although…”

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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

“It was really a memorable experience. I’m definitely going again. And thanks to Harry and the team they were really supportive and were with us at all times Thanks for the adventures experience”

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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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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

“Fantastic experience and the crew was amazing. So it was a great experience overall. I totally recommend this.”

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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

“Great family experience, I took my two younger teenagers and we all had lots of fun. Really good way to see a little bit of the coast from the water”

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