Water Sports in Surfers & Broadbeach

Choosing a Day Out on the Water

The split in this region is river against ocean. Surfers Paradise operators mostly head out on the Nerang River and Broadwater, while surf lessons happen on the sand at Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

A group's appetite for speed or effort will narrow the list quickly.

Separating the region's water outings:

Broadbeach Surf School teaches small groups from a van by the beach, From $55 per person.
Cheyne Horan School of Surf has a two-hour team clinic for five or more at Surfers Paradise, From $60 per person.
Paradise Jet Boating and Jetboat Extreme both run fast spins from Surfers Paradise, From $79 per person and From $89 per person.
GoBoat Gold Coast lets a group of 8 self-drive an electric picnic boat, From $149 per group.
Australian Kayaking Adventures runs guided paddles from Surfers Paradise, From $45 per person, for 15 to 28.

Aquaduck Gold Coast is the one for mixed ages, a road-and-canal hour aboard an amphibious vehicle from Cavill and Ferny Avenues.

Broadbeach Surf School takes hens, bucks and birthdays as larger bookings handled directly with the team.
Cheyne Horan School of Surf aims at workplaces, covering ocean awareness, paddling and standing up.
Waist-deep water and soft boards are standard for first lessons in Surfers Paradise.
Broadbeach Surf School suggests you can comfortably swim a 25 metre pool length.

On the Nerang River and Broadwater from Surfers Paradise

Jet boat trips run 50 to 55 minutes, and everyone gets wet.
A private jet boat seats 14 or 26 with Jetboat Extreme.
GoBoat Gold Coast leaves from Isle of Capri and needs no licence.
The kayak sunset format loops the Surfers Paradise waterways for up to 22.

Common Questions Before You Paddle Out

Which water activity in this region suits a hens party?

Jet boats, kayaks, Aquaduck Gold Coast and Broadbeach Surf School all name hens groups. It comes down to thrills, effort or a laid-back ride.

Is surfing at Broadbeach or Surfers Paradise more suited to a work team?

Cheyne Horan School of Surf has a clinic built for team building. Broadbeach Surf School also takes corporate events by enquiry.

What if a large group wants to cruise the Surfers Paradise canals?

Aquaduck Gold Coast can carry up to 90 on a departure, or 60 privately across two vessels. GoBoat groups of 16 or more should enquire to coordinate boats.

Can non-swimmers join a river outing from Surfers Paradise?

Life jackets are carried on the jet boats and Aquaduck Gold Coast, with no fitness requirement on the latter. Raise any concern with the operator first.

Water Sports in Surfers & Broadbeach

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