Water Sports in Southport

Paddling, Surfing and Jet Skis for Groups

Weigh up your options for water sports, then enquire – free.

Category: Water SportsLocation: SouthportListings: 2

Compare Southport Water Sports Operators

GC Aqua Park - water sports on the Gold Coast

From $29pp

Inflatable water park on the Broadwater at Southport, with hosted kids' birthday packages and group rates for clubs and work teams.

Jet Ski Safaris - water sports on the Gold Coast

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Jet Ski Safaris (Southport)4.9 (3496)

From $114.50pp

Ride your own ski past islands, sandbars and mangroves, with first-timers warming up on a short practice loop.

Choosing a Day Out on the Water

Both Southport operators work on Marine Parade, but they're at opposite ends of the adrenaline scale. GC Aqua Park is a floating inflatable obstacle course for climbers and splashers. Jet Ski Safaris sends guided riders across the Broadwater and around South Stradbroke Island.

Pick between them by group type:

Kids' birthdays: GC Aqua Park's Party Package and Deluxe include a party host and aqua socks.
Bucks and hens: Jet Ski Safaris offers private tours for both, shaped around your plans.
Big groups: GC Aqua Park's group rates run from 25 people up to 450.
Corporate days: both suit, though the aqua park is a shared session, and Jet Ski Safaris can tailor a private tour.
Long days: Jet Ski Safaris packages add parasailing, a jet boat ride, a hot air balloon or a helicopter ride.

Sessions come in 50-minute, 100-minute and all-day options.
A staff briefing and a supplied lifejacket come before anyone starts.
The Deluxe doubles the water time and holds your undercover table for three hours.
Free barbecues and playgrounds sit beside the park, so bring your own food or stop at the café.

Riding with Jet Ski Safaris

Tours range from 30-minute runs to a 4-hour trip.
The 1-hour non-stop safari starts with a practice ride on a looped track for first-time riders.
The 1.5-hour tour pauses at Tipplers Cafe for a cool drink and a chance to meet native wallabies.
A full day out pairs a morning tour with a three-stop tour of local craft breweries from Thursday to Sunday.

Common Questions Before You Paddle Out

How far ahead must a GC Aqua Park party be booked?

Party tickets need booking 48 hours ahead, with at least 10 regular party tickets.

Can first-timers keep up on a Jet Ski Safaris tour?

The 1-hour safari starts with a practice ride, and riders can open it up or take a gentler pace.

Does a Southport work outing get the aqua park to itself?

No. It's a shared park session rather than exclusive hire, so treat it as a relaxed team day.

Which Marine Parade operator suits a hens group?

Jet Ski Safaris lists hens groups and offers private tours for them.