50 Minute Jet Boat Adventure Ride & 5min Helicopter - SAVE $9
Get ready for an unforgettable day of excitement and breathtaking sights with the Paradise Jet Boating and Surfers Paradise Helicopters Combo. Begin your adventure with the Premium 50-minute Jet Boat Adventure that combines adrenaline-pumping speed, spins, and slides with the serene beauty of the Gold Coast’s waterways. As you cruise through the Broadwater, take in the stunning sights of luxury waterfront homes, pristine beaches, and untouched islands, while enjoying the thrill of fast-paced maneuvers and wave riding.
After your exhilarating Jet Boat experience, the adventure continues as you head to Surfers Paradise Helicopters for a spectacular 5-minute scenic flight. Take off from Sea World Helicopters’ terminal and climb over the Broadwater, crossing the coast for unforgettable views of the city’s towering high-rises, including the iconic Q1 Building. Journey north along the coastline, flying over Porpoise Point before banking left at South Stradbroke Island, then return down the Broadwater with breathtaking views of the city skyline and rolling hinterland.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a sightseer, this combo experience delivers the best of both worlds—an action-packed day filled with excitement and unforgettable views, both on water and in the sky. Perfect for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts, this tour offers a unique way to explore the Gold Coast from every angle.
Surfers Paradise Helicopters: 5 minutes (total experience time including on-ground time approx. 20 minutes, check-in 20 minutes prior)
Paradise Jet Boating: 50 minutes (Check-in 15 minutes prior)
Tours can be enjoyed in any order, either on the same day or across separate days, giving you the flexibility to plan your experience your way.
Please allow approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the combo experience.
Get set for an adventure that combines an exhilarating adrenaline rush with world-class sightseeing.
Your experience begins in central Surfers Paradise, where our premium New Zealand-built jet boat cruises along the Nerang River before reaching the Gold Coast Broadwater freestyle zone.
Once you're out in open water, hold on as your experienced skipper performs a series of high-speed 360° spins, slides, drifting and exciting jet boat manoeuvres.
The adventure then continues through Moreton Bay Marine Park, passing Wave Break Island and travelling along the southern coastline of South Stradbroke Island.
Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea birds and even wallabies along the shoreline as you explore more than 30 kilometres of spectacular Gold Coast waterways.
With music playing onboard and entertaining local commentary from your skipper, the energy stays high throughout the entire experience.
Paradise Jet Boating has been the Gold Coast's original jet boating operator for over 20 years. Our experienced local skippers combine thrilling high-speed action with entertaining commentary and an unforgettable Gold Coast adventure – and with over 600,000 happy customers and a 4.9-star rating behind us, we've earned a reputation built on two decades of delivering five-star experiences. Don't just take our word for it – check out the reviews.
When we say 50 minutes, we mean 50 genuine minutes on the water. Your safety briefing and lifejacket fitting are completed separately before you step aboard.
Just a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels, this is a must-do Gold Coast experience suitable for kids from 4 years of age. Be prepared for some splashes along the way, it's all part of the fun of a real jet boat adventure!
Whether you're chasing thrills, travelling with friends, or looking for an unforgettable Gold Coast experience, this ride delivers the ultimate combination of adrenaline, scenery and fun.
Ready to book? No fees. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.
See the Gold Coast from a new perspective on a scenic helicopter ride aboard the Airbus Helicopter. This exhilarating experience will take you on a tour that showcases the endless golden beaches, striking city skyline and lush hinterland. Departing from the Sea World helipad you will soar over the Broadwater, Sea World, south Stradbroke Island and northern beaches. When you arrive back on land, make sure to check out Sea World theme park next door or try out one of their whale watching tours.
50 minutes
Please allow approximately 65-minutes for the complete experience, including safety briefing and lifejacket fitting.
5 minutes
Total experience time including on-ground time approx. 20 minutes (Check-in 20 minutes prior)
Tours depart daily between 9am and 4pm (Closed 25th December)
Helicopter Flights take place daily between 9am and 5pm
Passengers must be in suitable health to participate. Guests who are pregnant or who have existing back, neck, heart or other medical conditions that may be aggravated by high-speed boating should seek medical advice before booking.
Important information
Paradise Jet Boating
58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
Paradise Jet Boating's ride is 50 minutes of actual time on the water. Safety briefing and lifejacket fitting happen separately before departure and are not counted in the 50 minutes.
Paradise Jet Boating departs from Cavill Avenue in central Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels. View on Google Maps
The minimum age to ride is 4 years old. There is no height restriction.
Paradise Jet Boating operates premium New Zealand-built jet boats, purpose-designed for performance, safety and excitement.
Yes. Alongside the high-speed spins, slides and drifting in the Broadwater freestyle zone, the ride includes sightseeing through Moreton Bay Marine Park, past Wave Break Island and the coastline at the southern end of South Stradbroke Island, with entertaining local commentary from your skipper throughout.
The 50-minute route travels along the Nerang River and out onto the Gold Coast Broadwater, where the high-speed manoeuvres take place, before continuing into Moreton Bay Marine Park past Wave Break Island and along the coastline at the southern end of South Stradbroke Island – covering over 30 kilometres in total.
Yes. Bookings made direct with Paradise Jet Boating have no booking fees and free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the ride.
Yes. Riders as young as 4 years old can ride, with no height restriction, making it a family-friendly Gold Coast activity.
Nothing can be taken onboard – no bags, phones, cameras or GoPros. Free locked storage is provided at the departure point.
Yes. Digital photos and onboard video of your ride are available to purchase after your Paradise Jet Boating experience, along with a range of Paradise Jet Boating merchandise.
Yes. Group discounts are available – call +61 7 5526 3089 or email bookings@paradisejetboating.com.au to arrange your group booking.
Yes. The jet boat can be chartered exclusively for your group – call +61 7 5526 3089 or email bookings@paradisejetboating.com.au to arrange a private charter.
No minimum age is required to fly with Surfers Paradise Helicopters.
You can change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience, and late arrivals or no-shows may result in forfeiting the experience.
In the case of windy, wet or foggy weather, the helicopter flight may be cancelled at the pilot's discretion.
Yes. DSLR and phone cameras are welcome onboard, so you can take your own photos and videos at your own leisure.
Please allow approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the combo experience.
*Please note this tour requires minimum numbers to operate.
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