Water Sports on the Broadwater

Choosing a Day Out on the Water

Broadwater water sports divide into three bases, and each favours a different crowd. Paradise Point leans towards guided jet skis and parasailing, Southport mixes an aqua park with longer safaris, and Main Beach has big jet boats. Decide who will be on board before you choose.

A suburb-by-suburb way to choose:

Paradise Point suits riders and flyers, with Surfers Jetski Tours from $44.50 per person and Surfers Parasailing from $95 per person.
Southport suits kids' parties and big groups at GC Aqua Park, from $29 per person, with group rates to 450.
Southport also suits longer rides, with Jet Ski Safaris from $114.50 per person and trips up to 4 hours.
Main Beach suits people who'd rather be a passenger, on Arro Jet Boating Gold Coast's 28-seat boats from $49 per person.
Surfers Paradise Watersports at Paradise Point suits bucks crews and sports clubs after a jet ski and parasail combo.

Bucks and hens: Jet Ski Safaris and Surfers Jetski Tours name both; Surfers Parasailing names bucks.
Kids' birthdays: GC Aqua Park and Arro Jet Boating Gold Coast both run hosted packages.
Work teams: Paradise Point operators shape team days, while GC Aqua Park runs as a shared session.
No licence: guided jet ski tours at Paradise Point don't need one.

Dry, wet and in between on the Broadwater

Everyone gets wet on the Main Beach jet boats, so towels are worth packing.
Parasail flyers at Paradise Point can stay dry, with take-off and landing on the deck.
Aqua park guests are in the water, wearing a supplied lifejacket and, on party packages, aqua socks.
Jet ski riders at either base can stop on South Stradbroke Island on longer tours.

Common Questions Before You Paddle Out

Which Broadwater suburb suits a first-time jet ski group?

Paradise Point's Surfers Jetski Tours has a 15-minute intro, and Southport's Jet Ski Safaris starts its 1-hour tour with a practice run.

Where should a kids' water birthday go on the Broadwater?

GC Aqua Park in Southport has hosted party packages, while Arro Jet Boating Gold Coast at Main Beach has a birthday package with a VIP area.

What suits non-swimmers among these Broadwater activities?

Ask each operator, as swimming ability isn't listed. Parasail flights launch from the deck, and the aqua park supplies a lifejacket.

Can one Broadwater trip combine parasailing and jet skis?

Yes. Surfers Paradise Watersports combos pair a tandem parasail with a ride, and Jet Ski Safaris packages can add parasailing.

Water Sports in Broadwater

Compare Broadwater Water Sports Operators